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Ethereal Kingdoms
12+ albums
denmarksymphonic metalFemale fronted metal
about
Ethereal Kingdoms was formed in 2017 by Christian Rasmussen (The Vision Ablaze, Fall of Pantheon) and Sofia Schmidt (Blaze of Barbaroid), drawing inspirations from acts such as Wintersun, Kamelot, Amorphis, Sonata Arctica, following the nordic sound. With contrasts as the keyword, the music explores the field of tension between catchy melodies, nostalgic vibes, headbangable riffs and the at times odd harmonic language and aggressive emotions. Rendered in soundscapes ranging from wispy and frail to massive and overpowering, the different aspects of the compositions collide, dance and flow to create the sound which is Ethereal Kingdoms. Schmidt’s musical-theatre inspired vocals span from emotive frailty over intense high notes to aggressive growls. The vocal lines entwine the simple and clean with the odd and unpredictable to explore the dark lyrical themes of human emotion. Elegant and intricate orchestrations, drawing inspiration from the classical tradition, strive towards giving each instrument their own unique identity with dancing woodwinds, theatrical strings and bombastic percussion. Recordings featuring real choir voices and solo violin lifts the arrangements and creates a larger-than-life presence within the musical product. Rasmussens distinct, energetic guitar style sets a solid backbone in the musical structures, driving the auditive storm forward with speed, force and feeling. Ethereal Kingdoms’ debut EP contains the four tracks ‘Storm’, ‘Fejlens Cirkel’, ‘Paper
