Two new Za Frûmi albums released the 4th of July - Dark fantasy music
Jul 5 2008, 22h23
Legends act 3 - Cults
Legends act 4 - Orders
The release date: 4th of July 2008 (Worldwide)
The albums have been in the making during the last year now and pretty soon they realized they wanted to create not one but two releases at the same time.
Za Frûmi has two branches and the two upcoming releases are both in the Legends series. The previously released “Legends act 2 – Vampires” was a big hit and sold almost as good as the now sold out debut back in 2000. Legends act 2 was used in several films and receiving top scores in the dark ambient and fantasy scene. Among many the composer Ennio Morricone really enjoyed Legends act 2.
Both members of Za Frûmi: Simon Kölle (also in Musterion, Abnocto) and Simon Heath ( also in Atrium Carceri, Abnocto) have several other projects on labels such as Cold Meat Industry , Horus CyclicDaemon, Major Label Industries and
Waerloga records. They wanted to dive deep into the world of Za Frûmi and with two albums examine Cults and Orders.
The two digipacked albums have 11 tracks and are proof that Za Frûmi is taking another step forward. In my humble opinion these two releases should have the same extraordinary good welcome as the debut album had even though this is instrumental music (with astonishing vocals and choirs!). The albums redefine the view on the project once again but without going into a new style or spoiling what already was great. The albums are perhaps the darkest and the most complete albums ever released in the genre! This is bold and big words I admit that and you might wonder if this is only hype? I promise you it´s not hype or me trying to sell Za Frûmi. I don´t need to as they already have a big following and are considered a cult act.
Legends act 3 – CULTS (waer013)
The Cults of the world are seen as primitive and very harsh. They differ from the Orders as many of them live in the wild and in old abandoned temples of doom. The cults all share the common ground in that they worship a deity. Not all of them are sects of murder and blood but some of them most certainly are.
The music on this album is all about the Cults and the different way they approach the world.
Tracklist:
1. The Cult of the Great Eye
2. The Cult of the Dragon Maw
3. The Cult of the Ysa´ih
4. The Cult of the Queen of Heaven
5. The Cult of Nudero
6. The Cult of Mortalis
7. The Cult of Helzichor
8. The Cult of Azoot
9. The Cult of Genohsa
10. The Cult of Maelzeth
11. The Blood Cult of the Nosferatu
Legends act 4 – ORDERS (waer014)
The Orders of the world are the secret society´s with the power behind the thrones in many cities. They have often carefully graded and progressed teachings which are available only to a very selected few, an elite. The teachings lead to hidden and highly unique truths which bring personal benefits beyond the reach and even the understanding of the uninitiated. Secret rituals, oath´s and obligations vary but are always present. The Orders are esoteric with roots in different mysterious traditions from all over the world. Even though there of course exist military Orders they are set apart from the truly secretive ones with the real knowledge of the dark arts and the complexity of alchemy.
The music on this album is cinematic and explores the Orders of the world of Za Frûmi.
1. Ordo Intedob
2. Ordo Inano
3. Ordo Ber´geliaz
4. Ordo Defelgratio Inano Arcturus
5. Ordo Vortokh
6. Ordo Botta Secreta
7. Ordo Custos Ari
8. Ordo Nindyn Vel´uss Noamuth
9. Ordo Asomir
10. Ordo templi sulfurium Draconis
11. Ordo Koum Janoh´te
Credits (both albums):
Za Frûmi are Simon Kölle and Simon Heath
Composed and Performed by Za Frûmi
Choir parts by The Medusa Choir
Artwork, Mixed and Mastered by Simon Heath
Booklet texts and main Vocals by Simon Kölle
Recorded in the Waerloga Studio 2007-2008
www.myspace.com/zafrumi
Full leanght Releases by Za Frûmi:
2000: Za shum Ushatar Uglakh (Tarki/Waerloga)
2001: Tach – Chapter 2 (Waerloga)
2002/2003: Legends act 1 (Waerloga)
2004: Legends act 2 – Vampires (Waerloga)
2007: Shrak ishi za migul – Chapter 3 (Waerloga)
2008: Barrow Wights (a collection of some of the best early songs and two new ones) (Tom Bombadil’s Collectors)
2008 the 4th of July: Legends act 3 – Cults (Waerloga)
2008 the 4th of July: Legends act 4 – Orders (Waerloga)
People who like bands such as Arcana, Sephiroth, The Soil Bleeds Black, Dead Can Dance, Elend, soundtrack music from composers such as Hans Zimmer, Basil Poledouris, Trevor Jones, Howard Shore, Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, Randy Edelman, Ennio Morricone,
Wojciech Kilar, Jeremy Soule, Danny Elfman,
Michael Nyman and other similar bands will love the new Za Frûmi albums.
Ennio Morricone said in an interview of swedish magazine Kulturen that he loved Za Frûmi´s album "Legends act 2".
Some spell the band name like this:
Za Frumi
Comentários
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Waerloga From Chain D.L.K Rated: 5/5 Stars. The first thing that strikes one when hearing this album is how at home Za Frûmi is with the music. There is a palpable affinity with the rhythmic complexities, an ease with the difficult shifts of mood and tempo. The Vocals are very intimidating and sometimes (such as on "The Cult of Helzichor") beautiful. The music is harsh but not all the tracks. Some are complex and filled with extraordinary sound effects and intriguing music techniques. The mood is constant and the always present dark fantasy feel is as good as it gets at times. I really enjoy the tracks that break off from the obvious apocalyptic sound like for an example with "The Cult of Mortalis". That´s when you hear the depth of Za Frûmi! "Legends act 2 - Vampires" was all about the vampire and all what those stand for. The music this time out is much more aggressive...and more engaging. In comparison to the former albums in the series the music on "Cults" features a darker, more intense, and more fully developed "personality"... as well a greater number of action/suspense pieces. Apocalyptic moods, murderous sects of blood are what this album is all about! "Legends act 3 - Cults" descends sometimes from the duo's usual nether atmospheres into a realm of tribal percussion and chant, casting a comprehensive net over various world music traditions. The tribal drums and the various interesting world music instruments used (as it seems it´s most of all not electronic instruments) are great. One of the best surprises of the albums is the previous mentioned song "The cult of Helzichor" as it completely changes the style but yet feels true and not at all wrong. Very good. Low male choir, deep percussion erupting with rambunctious brass and horns are present in many tracks. The album is more than action and tension as some of the tracks are creating "worlds" with the help of sounds, moods, chanting and invocations which Za Frûmi is so incredibly good at doing. This is a must for all of you into dark ambient and all you who like world music bands such as Dead Can Dance. Review by: Ivan Racheck
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Waerloga
From Chain D.L.K. Rated: 5/5 Stars It took almost four years between "Legends act 2 - Vampires" and "Legends act 3 - Cults". "Legends act 4 - Orders” is released on the same day as act 3 and it gives you even more in depth and varied music. Both albums are creating a smorgasbord of a total (11 on each) 22 delicious songs and the ones on this album impress me even more than on act 3 and that says a lot as I loved that album. This release is a revelation. Za Frûmi is of the highest artistry. Fully in control of this difficult material, Za Frûmi has the technical equipment to let the music speak without impediment. It is obvious how passionately the duo are with their music and how much of perfectionist´s they are. With this amazing album, Za Frûmi fully takes the plunge into the heady mix of musical traditions. Calling it”haunting" and "atmospheric" barely scratches even the initial surface of the album's power. Za Frûmi evokes emotional esoteric and mystical life from nothingness. Deeply rooted in several historical traditions raging from (as far as I guess) Western European middle age, Eastern European folk and even Middle eastern intonations and incantations, Simon Kölle's voice draws the music up from a somber state, giving birth to an almost emotional drama. The song titles are names of secret Orders in the world of Za Frûmi, a world the band seem to build up more and more which in itself is kind of unique, references to Latin, choirs, and other touches that make the album sound like it was recorded in an immense ancient cathedral. Or maybe in great mystical halls of the orders themselves. While the elements being drawn on are certainly of an older range, the results owe as much to the technologies of arrangement, mixing, sound effects and production and a consciously cinematic feeling as much as they do antique pasts. Similarly, the feeling is not simply European but worldwide, with Kölle´s glossolalia intentionally reaching beyond easy understanding. The overall feeling is of an great dark ancient religious service come to life with all kinds of dark soundscapes, strange instruments and some electronic , has stunning results. If you already know Za Frûmi you must buy this CD. If you don´t know its music, try to imagine the best among fantasy film soundtracks such as LOTR with a varied instrumentation and with even more depth than the soundtracks. With the help of this magnificent album you create the”film” with your imagination. I go so far to say "Legends act 4 - Orders" is the album of the year 2008 (so far). This recording gives new hope to the continuance of Za Frûmi´s rich legacy. Review by: Ivan Racheck
