Hermano - Only A Suggestion - VINYL LP

LP (gold/black marbled) incl. Printed inner sleeve, poster and protection sleeve (500 copies available). The re- of a startling album Vemod from Trondheim/Norway are one of the most promising and visionary bands of the vibrant, eclectic contemporary metal underground and have already made quite an impact in well-informed circles. Combining such diverse influences as Ulver, Dead Can Dance, Brian Eno and Paysage d'Hiver, the three musicians pursue a unique musical and aesthetical approach, thus reaching a distinct expression and atmosphere at an early stage of their career. Vemod's first full length album InchVenter Pa StormeneInch (English Inchwaiting for the stormsInch) was originally released in 2012 and is now reissued by Prophecy on a larger scale. Separated into the two parts InchOver jord, vandrendeInch (Inchthroughout the earth, wanderingInch) and InchOver himmel, flammendeInch (Inchthroughout the heavens, flamingInch), the album is conceived as a twofold manifestation of inner movements and a rising star, a contemplation upon the yet-again-sacred. The marriage of dark ethereal metal and atmospheric ambient soundscapes celebrates and cultivates the Vemodian essence within the realms of deep feeling the result after years of slow but steady maturation and a bridge towards the future. Beyond sun and moon, we are born anew.

Vinyl LP pressing. This album features Hermano's first song in nearly 20 years, as well as an unreleased song from their last album. 'When The Moon Was High' is completed by 4 live songs culled from the HellFest and W2 festivals.

Michael Hurd was born in Gloucester in 1928, the son of a self-employed cabinetmaker and upholsterer. National Service with the Intelligence Corps involved a posting to Vienna, where he developed a burgeoning passion for opera. He studied at Pembroke College, Oxford with Sir Thomas Armstrong and Dr. Bernard Rose and became President of the University Music Society. Hurd's love of literature and the human voice illuminated a natural talent for word-setting. Hence his catalogue is dominated by choral and vocal works, including operas, 'pop' cantatas, songs and anthems. He was especially noted for his many scores for children and amateurs, and his care to ensure that the material he wrote was within the reach of non-professional singers and accompanists accords with his conviction that composers should adopt a practical approach to their craft. This is volume two of Michael Hurd's choral music, and also includes his complete solo songs for voice and piano.