Bran Barr - Les Chroniques de Naerg

[JayKeeley]

Listened to this album last night....shitty production, which is a shame because this album would be a real corker otherwise.

Musically, it's outstanding: bagpipes, tin whistles, lots of folky stuff.....and RIFFS! Lot's of Cobbet type riffs (many similarities to the vibe of "The Bastard", no shit), all grim vocals.

Anyone else heard this? I'll try and get a yousendit out at some point.

 

[J.]

Love it. Especially the juke and jiveyness of the last song. it just sounds cool 'cause it seems all the band members get a shot at vocals.

Production never really bothers me. THe album was self-released so.......

 

[MadeInNewJersey]

Haven't gotten to this one yet....in due time of course.

 

[JayKeeley]

So two people have heard Bran Barr. 'Kin hell, try to venture beyond 3 albums people.

 

[J.]

Yep, 'tis a shame. ANy fan of Cruachan's classic debut should love Bran Barr. I definitely prefer the Bran Barr album to Waylander's debut.

 

[JayKeeley]

I think the production must hold it back from getting wider recognition. I'm not a production elitist or anything, but this one just sounds like the master tape was dropped in a cow dung or something. It just sounds 'faulty'.

 

[Ellestin]

Bran Barr are good and funny but hardly my cup of ale when it comes to French pagan metal with old instruments. I'm more into Aes Dana or Heol Telwen.

I assume everyone on this thread (at least J.) knows that Richard Loudins of Bran Barr is also the leader of Nydvind (viking metal) and Despond (doom), two highly deserving acts in their respective niche.

 

[MadeInNewJersey]

Bran Barr are good and funny but hardly my cup of ale when it comes to French pagan metal with old instruments. I'm more into Aes Dana or Heol Telwen.

I assume everyone on this thread (at least J.) knows that Richard Loudins of Bran Barr is also the leader of Nydvind (viking metal) and Despond (doom), two highly deserving acts in their respective niche.

This is an A+ thread response, I mean, it's got everything. A comparative statement with regards to 2 other highly regarded acts, and and informative statement about 2 other acts that ties directly into the thread's topic!

(in other words, I found it helpful, lol)

 

[Ellestin]

May I hug you manly against my very chest?

 

[MadeInNewJersey]

May I hug you manly against my very chest?

Oh, please do! [/gay]

 

[JayKeeley]

HAMMERHEART HAMMERHEART HAMMERHEART

Heh, ok exception granted.

Now, this "Heol Telwen" band has been discussed lately, right?

 

[MadeInNewJersey]

Heh, ok exception granted.

Now, this "Heol Telwen" band has been discussed lately, right?

Yes, search for it. There might still be a yousendit MP3 to download too. It's REAL good.

 

[MFJ]

Yes, search for it. There might still be a yousendit MP3 to download too. It's REAL good.

I posted the link to their website, there's two good songs up.

 

[J.]

Bran Barr still rules. listened to it now. totally rad

 

[Demilich]

Wtf I totally missed this one

 

[JayKeeley]

Goddamn, this thread inspired me to listen to this again...but it's not on my iPUD!!

And then there's mention of other bands like Heol Telwen and Nydvind which I've yet to hear :zombie:

MAKE THE MADNESS STOP!!

 

[J.]

i can upload some Nydvind. let me get cleaned up and ill upload belenos and nydvind

 

[JayKeeley]

Bran Barr would be a good fit for Heathen Crusade.