German dark folk act Vrîmuot chooses an attentive DIY composition to explore diverse musical territories and develop innovative ideas to create the arcane soundscapes of the sophomore full-length “Lupus Viridis”.
As a proper album opener “Die Mar vom steinernen Mann” holds the mystical force of dark folk that takes you straight to the fabled Teutoburg Forest with a traditional acoustic approach.
As tempo drastically slows down “Nimm dich in Acht…” amplifies a sense of longing through the somber vocal delivery and the minimalist acoustic progressions enriched by epic atmospheric accents.
“…rauh ist die Nacht!” intensifies the acoustic crescendos with galloping guitars and a remarkable mix of solemn vocals and malevolent undertones.
The title track presents an elegant acoustic composition filled with profoundly melancholic melodic phrases that belong to an otherworldly dimension and later guitars will enhance a primitive rhythmic energy.
The lengthy track “Vom Traum zur Pflicht” reveals a charming melodic intricacy and the consequent dramatic flair gradually builds intensity with graceful arpeggios and enchanting classical strings.
Listening to “Lupus Viridis” can trigger your imagination and you might feel like traveling through magical landscapes in ancient times where Vrîmuot acts as a wise medieval storyteller.