Best known as the singer of Eluveitie and ILLUMISHADE Fabienne Erni begins a new musical chapter with the release of the debut album “Starveil” focusing on her fascinating vocal abilities and personal musical influences.
“Sky’s Breath” presents an opulent symphonic metal composition with solemn orchestrations and spellbinding melodic themes revolving around Fabienne’s impeccable vocal performance.
Featuring a charismatic vocal duet with Lena Scissorhands, frontwoman of Infected Rain, “Ritual” would be an obvious hit song evoking a beloved Nordic melancholia through bittersweet melodic guitar phrases and a passionate chorus.
The title track chooses a magical folk pathway with comforting harmonious passages and the addition of traditional instrumentation such as the bagpipe to properly channel ancient invisible forces.
“Living And The Dead” reveals a mellow metal ballad style as delicate atmospheric tapestries and baroque accents surround Fabienne’s emotive vocal delivery.
“Never Let Go” shines for the dazzling vocal harmonies flowing gracefully through a winning combo of fragile melodies, luminous atmospheric layers and catchy rhythmic progressions.
“Thalen Muron” naturally embraces a tribal folk essence as somber pulsating percussions lead the way to a meditative rhythm and hypnotizing crescendos further enriched by the enchanting flute and the ancestral chanting.
Choosing an immersive melodic composition to fully express genuine sentiments throughout “Starveil”, Fabienne takes the role of a charming storyteller and courageously showcases different and interesting aspects of her artistic identity.