As we draw closer to the release of Förbundet, due out on November 6th via Season of Mist, the Swedish folk rock cornerstone Garmarna has given us another tale of betrayal and revenge, but they have not done so alone. Maria Franz of Heilung and Euzen has lent her vocal talents to this new song, entitled “Två Systrar.” The single is the second to come from the forthcoming record, after the epic tale “Ramunder” was released last month.
Says the band of the new single:
"This one goes deep.
"We’ve been playing around with this classic tale of betrayal and revenge before but it was always put on hold. Not this time. The poetry is breathtaking, it doesn’t get much starker than this.
"Musically, for us, this is one of the most satisfying songs we’ve done. With Garmarna, there is always a riddle. An escape room. We’re trapped until we solve the puzzle. Here, it started with an original idea of ours blended with a traditional melody and in an hour we transformed a whole bunch of ideas into a melody that just flows.
"Stefan was playing around with the amazing Elektron Octatrack, preparing a soundpack of Nordic sounds (keep your eyes open for that). So a Mouth harp, treated in a million ways, created a set of harmonies we could play on the keyboard. The strange harmonies seemed to be the key so we followed.
"There has been some moments where creating music is expanding ones soul and mind in ways words cannot describe and personally, the creation of 'Två Systrar' is one of the most powerful examples of this.
"We’re so proud to present 'Två Systrar.'
"Enjoy!"
For one, I can’t get enough of Emma Härdelin’s vocals. Her voice fits folk music in general well enough, but with the ominous edge that Garmarna has perfected over time, it works that much better. The harmonies with Franz’ voice help make this track stand out with an ethereal and otherworldly note to it. In all, “Två Systrar” is an intoxicating listen, a song that demands several replays. Between “Två Systrar” and “Ramunder,” I’m sold. November 6th and Förbundet can’t come fast enough.
Pre-orders for Förbundet can be found at the Season of Mist online store.
Listen to the new single “Två Systrar” below:
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