Thurnin - Harmr (2025) [Hi-Res]

The transition from thunderous doom metal to serene acoustic folk is a surprisingly common path, exemplified by artists like Jurre Timmer (Thurnin), who moved from operatic and harsh metal projects into primeval chamber folk on his third album, *Harmr*. Unlike British or American folk, Thurnin's music draws inspiration from medieval and Renaissance Europe, avoiding blues-influenced grit. The songs, steeped in Norse mythology, evoke melancholy and natural beauty, marked by intricate guitar patterns and plaintive woodwinds. Tracks like "Folkvangr" and "Eitr" are characterized by ghostly elegance and clarity. The album's centerpiece, "Gefera," unfolds slowly, weaving lush guitar and violin melodies into an immersive, atmospheric journey. Overall, the music transports listeners to an idyllic, timeless realm, almost too beautiful to be real, yet warmly inviting.



Tracklist:
01-01 Thurnin - Mana [5:38]
01-02 Thurnin - Gefera [10:42]
01-03 Thurnin - Arcturus [5:41]
01-04 Thurnin - Heortece [3:03]
01-05 Thurnin - Eitr [5:49]
01-06 Thurnin - Fylgja [6:58]
01-07 Thurnin - Folkvangr [4:30]