Þjóðáar Fnæstu Eitri, by Gydja

Þjóðáar Fnæstu Eitri

by Gydja

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Michael Borella Gdyja is composer and designer Abby Helasdottir, and Þjóðáar Fnæstu Eitri is a follow-up to 2021’s Ár Var Alda. Drawn to representing myths involving the creation of the universe, this release is a compelling mix of modern dark ambient techniques.

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Rick Lansdown Each piece travels in the mighty rivers of Elivargar, a trancendent and beautiful work.

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1.	Leiptr 06:54	buy track
2.	Fimbulþul 06:45	buy track
3.	Gjöll 07:20	buy track
4.	Fjörm 03:00	buy track
5.	Sliðr 05:12	buy track
6.	Ylgr 04:28	buy track
7.	Gunnþrá 08:27	buy track
8.	Svöl 07:22	buy track
9.	Við 06:35	buy track
10.	Hrið 05:17	buy track
11.	Sylgr 05:30	buy track

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Winter-Light bids a very warm, welcome return to Gydja (Abby Helasdottir) with the follow up to her highly regarded 'Ár var alda' album.

This new sonic saga continues the journey that began in 'Ar var Alda' with its depiction of cosmic creation within the vast primordial void of Ginnungagap. Now the focus turns to Élivágar, the great eleven-fold river whose venomous waters flowed into the void in that moment of cosmological nascency, and would continue to make their way through the underworld after the establishment of the universe.

These eleven Þjóðáar Fnæstu Eitri ('mighty streams, spewing venom') act as markers of liminality and initiation, dividing zones of both geography and experience, and bearing names that define their transformative characteristics: Leiptr (lightning), Fimbulþul (mighty mumbler), Gjöll (resounding), Fjörm (hurrying), Sliðr (terrible), Ylgr (she-wolf), Gunnþrá (battle-trough), Svöl (cool), Við (wide), Hrið (storm) and Sylgr (swallower).

As has become the trade mark of Gydja's sound, the eleven tracks that make up 'Þjóðáar Fnæstu Eitri', have been intricately layered and meticulously crafted. Employing both graceful and subtle use of sounds, the listener is drawn into the journey, traversing each rivers flowing waters.

Vast drones, percussive atmospherics and soft intricate electronics, underpinned with deep bass and ancient sounds.

English translation:-

1. Lightning
2. Mighty mumbler
3. Resounding
4. Hurrying
5. Terrible
6. She-Wolf
7. Battle-trough
8. Cool
9. Wide
10. Storm
11. Swallower

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released December 21, 2023

Mastered by Robin Storey
Cover artwork and design by Abby Helasdottir

© Abby Helasdottir 2023
© Winter-Light 2023

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Winter-Light is a record label and online store based in NH, The Netherlands, specialising in ambient, experimental and drone soundscapes.

Our goal is to release new and interesting music within these genres without imposing limitations on the possibilities. Exploring new areas, pushing at boundaries, or working within current structures can always produce beautiful and interesting results. ... more

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