The Lay Of Leithian : what others wrote about the album
"Billed as a "tranquil folk music" concept album, The Lay of Leithian is more a work of atmospheric poetry - sometimes vocalized - accented by acoustic instrumentation. It is for all that folk music, seeking as it does to capture a story of intense emotional and aesthetic significance for the artist, to claim that story as an authentic expression of his chosen identity: Engwar (an Elvish term for "Mortal"). A somber brooding overshadows Lay, emphasizing the sorrows endured by Beren and Lúthien throughout their trials. But the album balances this dark canvas with lighter, more hopeful touches, true to the tenor of Tolkien´s tale. Thumbs up." Beyond Bree Fanzine (USA)
"Each track encompasses a flow of shifting atmospheres, melancholic and moody neoclassical passages, timeless and dreamy folk melodies and tense, heroic percussion-lead moments that literally enthral the listeners imagination..." Heimdallr (Switzerland)
"The music inspired by the unique atmosphere of middle earth turns out as magical as the basic story." Eclipsed Magazine (Germany)
"The instrumentation and the arrangements on the album are astonishing." Imperiumi (Finland)
"Mysterious and beautiful. 14/15 points" Legacy Magazine (Germany)
"A deep and unique experience." Heathen Harvest (USA)
"Winter comes for sure and this is the perfect soundtrack for this time." Gothicworld (Germany)
