SylvaineMusic opened for Eivør

I have photographed artist such as Aurora who uses the same techniques and similar styles. This includes riffs, reverb, as well as hitting really high notes. Norwegian musicians drastically use their voice a lot more than instruments when it comes to their work. I assumed I would be seeing something similar at tonight’s show, but was blown away by the diverse vocal range.

The artist Sylvaine music is the finishing piece of when you mix Norwegian multi-instrumental music. When you first look at this artist you see she is youthful. Her long flowing blonde hair gives her the otherworldly look. Her delicate facial features, yet intense expressiveness.
She has a striking and ethereal presence that perfectly compliments her atmosphere.
Throughout her serious and composed demeanor during the show is an artist that engages to her audience after the songs are over. Separating herself from her art.

In her album she uses a mix of black metal- post rock and show gaze. This creates a deep balance of delicate,reverb, as well as riffs that cause an echo around all of the audience. 

Her songs explore themes such as existence, inner struggle, nature, and spirituality. Most of which is in Norwegian, even if you don’t understand the lyrics you will through the sound. Her song (“L’appel Du Vide”) played above this previous photo shows exactly how raw the riffs of the guitar and speed can correlate to its meaning.

One of her popular songs involving raw vocals almost screamo is (“Mørklagt”). To anyone who isn’t used to this type of music you would think a woman wouldn’t be the one behind the microphone!  Sylvaine Music uses techniques such as kulning for the high pitches verses to signify a loss, and deep expression.

To anyone who has never heard of Norwegian music, or seen an artist they sound exactly like they do when they upload it. One of the very large growing group of artist who does not use auto tune or high editing in their work. It is very natural and engaging. 

Review/Photos By: Maya McKeefery​