Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Sylvaine published the official full stream for the new EP “Eg Er Framand” out on March 22, 2024 via Season Of Mist. Stream the whole release through the YouTube player below:
On her new EP, Sylvaine traces back to her roots in Norwegian folk music. “Eg Er Framand” was recorded at the Kampen Church in Oslo, where she performed while studying music in high school.
When Sylvaine first heard the title track, it hit her like no other song had before. Since then, she’s shared this song with rapturous audiences everywhere. Today, she’s releasing a new recording of “Eg Er Framand” that finds her searching for a higher, lonely power.
“Eg Er Framand” is out March 22, 2024 on Season of Mist.
Purchase: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/sylvaine-eg-er-framand
Stream: https://orcd.co/egerframand
Kathrine Shepard has grown into a guiding light for Post-Metal. As Sylvaine, her white-hot tremolo picking can ignite the coldest and blackest of hearts. She plays every instrument on “Eg Er Framand,” but the title-track has no enchanting synths or eerie organ hums. Instead, the EP’s emotional centerpiece is solely powered by her otherworldly voice.
“Kjaere Herre (Dear being of light)
om eitt eg ber deg (With this I beg of you)
Fylg og lei meg (Take my hand)
fylg og le meg alltid du (Show me the way always you)“
Sylvaine holds each note with soft restraint, as if cupped into the palm of her hand, like an offering. Close your eyes and envision her reaching through the trees, into the shadows, as her feet slowly lift off the ground.
“In the spring of 2023, when I had the idea to base this EP around Norwegian Folk music, I knew this song would be its center piece,” Kathrine says. “This song has taken a place deep within my soul. My first meeting with ‘Eg Er Framand’ truly shook me to my core. Immediately, I knew that I wanted to share this incredibly beautiful piece. I have performed ‘Eg Er Framand’ on stages all around the world. Very often, I’ve been met with the exact same intense, emotional response from the audience. I have no idea who wrote this song, but it speaks to the exact same feelings I’ve spent the last 10 years trying to capture with Sylvaine.”
The visualizer for “Eg Er Framand” was created by William Lacalmontie
The lead single off “Eg Er Framand comes” from similarly mysterious origins.
The lyrics to “Dagsens Augo Sloknar Ut” were written in 1891 by Elias Blix, a professor-turned-politician, who also wrote hymns. Staying true to the original’s delicate, reverent melody, Sylvaine sings in a breathy, elongated whisper that’s both haunting and soothing.
Watch as Kathrine dances across a magnificent tapestry of poetic landscapes in the song’s official video, which was directed and produced by William Lacalmontie.
Sylvaine is embarking on her first-ever solo tour this summer. She’ll be performing songs from “Eg Er Framand” on stages across Europe with her new Season of Mist labelmate Eivør.
“I’m so very excited to be heading out on my first-ever solo tour supporting none other than the wonderfully talented Eivør!” Kathrine says. “I’m honored to be sharing the stage with her and her musicians, and can’t wait to showcase my music in a different format. It will be an intimate, emotionally heavy ride. October can’t come soon enough!“
Get tickets at eivor.com
Eivør 2024 European Tour:
October 2 – Hamburg, DE @ Markthalle
October 3 – Utrecht, NL @ Tivolivredenburg
October 4 – Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique
October 5 – Cologne, DE @ Live Music Hall
October 7 – London, UK @ Electric Ballroom
October 9 – Dublin, UK @ Opium
October 10 – Glasgow, UK @ The Garage
October 11 – Manchester, UK @ Club Academy
October 12 – Bristol, ENG @ Thekla
October 13 – Paris, FR @ Le Trianon
October 15 – Lyon, FR @ CCO
October 16 – Lucerne, CH @ Schuur
October 17 – Vienna, AT @ Szene
October 18 – Budapest, HU @ Durer Kert
October 19 – Warsaw, DE @ Progresja
October 21 – Berlin, DE @ Metropol
October 22 – Aarhus, DK @ Train
October 23 – Copenhagen, DK @ Store Vega
October 24 – Gothenburg, SE @ Pustervik
October 25 – Oslo, NO @ Rockefeller
October 26 – Stockholm, SE @ Kägelbanan
In preparation for their tour together, Eivør and Sylvaine put together a playlist of their favorite songs. Get in the mood with some of the choice cuts off Nova and the soundtracks to The Last Kingdom and God of War Ragnarök.
Stream: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7k4ImSEttiL9O6gOQ1tmrn
Tracklist:
1. Dagsens Auga Sloknar Ut (4:36) [WATCH]
2. Arvestykker (4:36)
3. Eg Veit I Himmelrik Ei Borg (4:47)
4. Livets Dans (6:09)
5. Tussmørke (3:15)
6. Eg Er Framand (4:46) [WATCH]
Total runtime: 28:12
Kathrine Shepard, the visionary artist behind the evocative musical project Sylvaine, weaves an intricate tapestry of emotions through the language of music. A transcendental bridge between worlds, a mesmerizing duality that encapsulates the beautiful and the harsh, light and darkness, serenity and chaos, and the delicate balance between the external world and the inner sanctum of the soul. It is a symphony that harmonizes the human experience with its spiritual origins – a resonance of something beyond the tangible.
Sylvaine’s compositions are a visceral journey through the vast spectrum of emotions that the complexities of the human experience have to offer. They encapsulate the inherent struggle of being an entity in this world, yet not entirely of it. Katherine’s music serves as a conduit for her innermost feelings, a cathartic expression of the eternal longing that resides within the very core of her melodies.
Akin to a fairytale spun from the threads of Norwegian Folklore, a narrative that resonates with the spirits of ancient woods and the whispers of long forgotten creatures. With every ethereal note and haunting melody, she conjures images of untamed forests, of misty clearings inhabited by mystical beings. In this artistry, there is an undeniable sense of transcendence, where listeners are transported beyond the confines of the ordinary into a dreamscape where reality and fantasy converge. A profound sense of wonder and allure creates a unique musical alchemy – with a touch of enchantment that lingers long after the music has ceased.
With four albums and one split-EP released to date, Sylvaine’s ethereal soundscapes have been taken to stages across Europe, North America and South America, leaving audiences mesmerized by the transcendent power of the band’s live performances. Two of these albums have been nominated for the Norwegian Grammy Awards Spellemannprisen in the category of metal. The ability to transport listeners to otherworldly realm through her music is a manifestation of the artistry & profound impact the band can bring.
As Sylvaine prepares to unveil her upcoming EP, “Eg Er Framand,” she embarks on a deeply introspective and serene journey through the rich tapestry of Norwegian heritage and tradition. Folk tales of old are brought to life in this new chapter of her musical odyssey, offering a glimpse into the depths of her creative spirit and an exploration of the roots that anchor her artistry. A reflection of myths is embraced through exquisite sonic realms.
Lineup:
Sylvaine / Vocals, Church Organ, Guitars, Synthesizers & Percussion
