Daoine Sidhe - Daoine Sidhe demo 1995
1) Tir Na Nog
2) La Vassalerie d'Unseelie
3) Gwaenardel
4) Bryn Yr Ellyllon
5) Gwyn-Ap-Nudd
6) Douar Nevez
Mediafire / Zippyshare
Time for some non-metal material again and this is another contribution, thanks for the rip and scan! Unfortunately both the sender and I know next to nothing about this band/project, except that it's French and apparently a solo project by a person called also Daoine Sidhe and it was recorded in the Nazgul studio which might mean it's by the same person who ran the label Nazgul Productions. Looking at the cover and based on what (little) I know about the other releases I'd date this to either '95 or '96. The cover's style is closer to that of Isildur's Bane (there's a typo on the cover, it's supposed to be Isildur's not Isildur'!) demo released in 1995 than Drunemeton one dated '96 (I could really use a better rip of that one, by the way). Please get in touch if you have any further information and/or more releases by the label.
UPDATE: I only noticed today (23rd January '17 that is) that this was reviewed on the 4th Petrified issue which verifies it to '95. Alright, one more thing less to worry about!
To the music, this is kind off in the same spirit as the Emglev stuff I posted some time ago (here and here) meaning dungeon synth with Celtic/Gaelic (not sure which applies here, not my expertise) leanings and at times influence though this is not folk music, don't be expecting cheery ditties and such numbers to frolic to. This is mostly rather somber and gloomy even, second track being a good example. The shorter tracks in the middle, "Gwaenardel" and "Bryn Yr Ellyllon" are probably the folkiest and first one most upbeat, or closest to being that. I must admit I didn't really pay enough attention to this at my initial listens as this suddenly sounds much more interesting now. Or perhaps it needed a little time to grow on me? Only vocals are some heavily effected gravelly ones (and some whispers) in the rather witchy "Gwyn-Ap-Nudd" and they're not ruining it so they work ok. Though there's still a bit more of them than necessary. Note also that there's some sort of beat or percussion in almost all of the tracks which may or may not be a selling point. Personally I'm fine with it here. My favourites here would probably be the second and fourth track if I pick two. Recommended for dungeon synth enthusiasts, those looking to expand their RPG soundtracks or into the Celtic/Gaelic thing.
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Dear Velkaarn,
I'd like to first say that your blog is an awesome thing. You are doing a fantastic service to the metal community by uploading these unobtainable tapes.
You mentioned the album "Isildur' Bane" in the description. Would you happen to have a copy of that tape? I've been trying my damnest to hunt it down for almost a year now. I'm ready to offer *a lot* of money to an owner of that album.
Thanks!
@Dead Christmas:
I've a slightly dodgy rip of this somewhere but it was not divided into tracks nor was it that stellar quality overall. I'd very much like to find an original copy or a bit more reliable rip as I'm not even 100% sure if it was complete. Now where the hell is that rip I wonder?
http://hammerstorm.org/2328-isildur-bane-the-long-moonless-winter-demo-1995.html
This is the one I found. There is another rip available on MetalArea.org , but the two sound identical.
*The only* lead I have to a copy of the album is the user who uploaded the album's information on Discogs. I've tried messaging him to establish an offer, but I don't think he logs onto the site anymore. I tried messaging the uploader on MetalArea, but my account cannot use the messenger feature. You may have more luck, there.
https://www.discogs.com/Isildur-Bane-The-Long-Moonless-Winter/release/6232364
That's all the information I have.
@Dead Xmas:
Might be the same rip, I'll download and check. Can't seem to find the one I had in any case. I'll see if I can reach the user on MA, my messages work fine.
@Dead Xmas:
Now that I looked at it, it was Okkultis who uploaded it on MA and it's almost guaranteed he does not have it. I'll ask anyways.
If Okkultis doesn't have it, then I believe "SS Mann" of Hammerstorm.org will be our last hope. I fear Rimmersgard may never respond.
I will go ahead and message SS Mann.
@DC:
Ok, nothing from O so far so let's hope your end might give results. And yeah, it was the same rip. Though hard to blame the people who ripped this, it's a pain to figure out how the tracks are supposed to be divided!
I can't find a way to message SS Mann. Their website refuses to send either of my emails a confirmation message. Unless you can get an account working on Hammerstorm.org, it'll look like we're out of options.
@Late Santa:
Hmm, I'm not really familiar with the site but I'll have a better look Mondayish when I've a day off.
@Dead Christmas:
Hmm, did manage to register at Hammerstorm but it does not allow me to send PMs as it seems to have an issue with my IP-address. Wouldn't be surprised if it was "western" addresses in general. Too bad.
Damn. I do have good news though, I have seen evidence of the tape being around on Encyclopedia Metallum. It's an old listing, but I messaged the seller regardless.
I have also started a "want to buy" thread. Hopefully I can get in contact with someone who has it, eventually.
I think we've done all that we can for the time being. I'll send a rip and scan your way if I ever get my hands on it.
Thanks for all of your help!
@DC:
Oh, that's good then and probably a better lead. Thumbs up it'll work out!
I'd be glad if you could send a scan and rip of your booty once successful and if I, by any chance, happen to come across a copy will let you know ASAP.
Dead Christmas here, I bring fantastic news!
Rimmersgard has responded to me, and is willing to sell the tape. I should be receiving it within a week or so. I will send you a rip and scan as soon as it arrives!
Dead Christmas here, Rimmersgard is willing to sell me the tape!
I will send you a rip and scan as soon as it arrives. It should be here by the end of next week.
@DC:
Wow, unexpected stroke of luck! Well, not really unexpected but still better than I dared to hope. Let me know when you get it and how it is, ok?
Sorry, I didn't mean to double post. I rarely ever use google blogs, so i'm a bit unfamiliar with the comment system.
The tape sounds very clear, significantly better than the version we have. My contact sent me a demo of it through a cheap radio cassette player and it still sounded very clear.
I have a very rare demo to send you, too. Also from Nazgul Productions! Is there a way to email it to you?
Thanks!
@DC:
Don't worry about that, it's not like this was a strictly modded forum... do people still even use those? Anyways, that's great, looking forward to it and thank you in advance.
I'm intrigued, could that be the Drunemeton demo? I have had a most likely botched dub of that one since '96 or '97 and it's been really, really bothering me! Whatever it may be, I'm curious to hear it. You can use the "blog email" ascoven at priest.com - it is written somewhere to the right on the blog too but apparently it is a bit too easy to miss. I should put it somewhere more visible.
I have sent you the demo. It's very high quality.
@DC:
Excellent! Thank you very much, I'm just now downloading it so can't say anything else besides being grateful to have a proper version at hand.
Velkaarn,
I hope the rip surpasses your expectations?
@DC:
Oh yes indeed, it is great! Thank you again and it looks like the dub I have is both incomplete and has something else partially dubbed over it. Good thing I never attempted to post that mess!
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