01/11/2017
INTERVIEW: Eldiarn (Rússia)
ENTREVISTA EM PORTUGUÊS
Translation Português-Inglês:
Natália Superbi
The interview this week is with the Russian band Eldiarn. Formed by Uvar (Guitar, vocals), Vasiliy (Drums), Sashik (Violin), Captain Blood (Bass), Lyonya (Guitar). Uvar tells us a bit of the history of the band, launch of the new single
EC: First of all, I would like to thank you for the interview. How did you come up with the idea of forming Eldiarn?
UVAR: That’s Uvar, the band-leader
Well, just like many others, in our childhood
we listened to different music, later started to play in some other bands, and
then decided to create something that would be our own.
EC: What influences you in the band’s compositions?
UVAR: It is worth saying that our band
works has changed dramatically over the past 3 years. First we were inspired by
the music of such Folk Metal Monsters as Skyclad, Finntroll, Ensiferum and
others. And now the whole world influences our songs: politics, movies, nature,
alcohol, friends, enemies, etc.
EC: The band was formed in 2011. In these years
what were the changes that you’ve realized not only in the sonority of the band
but also in your evolution as musicians?
UVAR: At the beginning everything was simple. We
composed songs and played it. That’s all. We did not think about the tunes and
line-ups, we did not care about speed or how heavy or not our music was. But
after the release of DEMO "Кабаньей тропой" we
decided to change everything starting from the guitar tunes and ending with the
theme of the songs. As for our evolution as musicians, it's hard to say for
everyone personally, because from the very beginning of our band there stays
only me and our drummer. But of course now we play and feel the music better))
I hope so.
EC: The band released its debut album, “Кабаньей тропой”, in 2013. Could you tell us a bit about
UVAR: Composition wasn’t complicated at all, in most
cases we simply twisted the rhymes about the trolls or the Vikings, took
something from Edda and put them on the banal scandinavian and not very scandinavian
melodies. The audience was expecting this. Now the music and lyrics have
changed, so our audience also has changed and is mostly different now))
EC: You’ve been performing only in Russia. Are
there any international shows in your plans?
UVAR: We did not leave Russia for international shows
yet, but we really want to. If we are offered to play in another country and someone
will be ready to pay at least travel expenses and some minimal fee, we will not
hesitate to say yes! However, we are not yet ready to arrange a tour at our own
expense))
EC: Eldiarn mixes guitars with heavy bass and
the symphonic sound of the violin.How do you describe the band’s sound?
UVAR: Groove and melodism)))
EC: Russia has great metal bands, some of which
have been performing in Brazil, such as Arkona, that played here for a few
times, and Kalevala, that will play here this year. What is it like to have a
folk metal band in a country where the culture is so remarkable? How is
the Russian underground scene?
UVAR: There is no underground scene in Russia. There
are only good musicians who are ready to play almost everywhere and almost for
free. And, well, our culture is certainly rich with all that.
EC: You’ve just released a new single by CDM
Records, “Ivan Durak / Иван-Дурак”, that
will join
the next album. What are the differences between this new workand the
band’s latest works? Could you tell us something about this new work?
UVAR: Ivan-Durak (Ivan-the-Fool) - originally a
character from Russian (Slavonic) folklore – is a stupid motherfucker, who takes all profits at the end of any fairy tale. In our song
this is a collective image of most of the Russian people, although this song
has no happy end, and in general has no end at all. Ivan-Durak just got lost
and slowly goes to his grave. This song, like the whole next album, is a
logical continuation of the previous full-length album "Uncontrollable
Blessedness".
UVAR: To be honest, it is extremely important for us
that people could understand what we are singing about. Unfortunately only
Russian-speaking people can fully understand us. Therefore, we will not be very
upset if we do not reach international markets. But, of course, we will be terribly
delighted if someday it happens)))
EC: I would like to thank you for the
interview for Elegia e Canto. Could you leave a message for our readers and Eldiarn’s
fans?
UVAR: Take care of your family and friends, listen to
different music, go to concerts/shows and stay wild, while you’re still
young =)
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