Solo artist EMBER BELLADONNA has unveiled her video for “The Unnamed”. The whimsical song stands out as a highlight from her critically acclaimed debut album, The Grove, a collection of tracks steeped in themes of fantasy and folklore. The music video was filmed in the Qu’Appelle region of Saskatchewan, combining fantasy music with a beautiful prairie landscape.
The artist comments “The Grove was heavily inspired by folklore and mythology, but this particular song was brought to life through the characters from some of my favorite fantasy literature. I took inspiration from the characters who are magical and powerful, who drive the plotline but work from the shadows. Think Geralt of Rivia (The Witcher), Strider (Lord of the Rings) or Arya (The Inheritance Cycle) In short it is meant to be a fantasy adventure piece.”
Watch “The Unnnamed” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-OKd_HM1R0
About EMBER BELLADONNA:
Based out of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, BELLADONNA began playing the flute at the age of 9 and not long after was introduced to the world of metal. Continuing with classical lessons into adulthood, EMBER BELLADONNA sought to find a way to combine her classical instrument with her love of metal in a distinctive way. BELLADONNA’s musical inspiration comes from a wide array of epic film and video game scores, heavy metal music and other flutists. Notable influences include the likes of The Lord of the Rings, Baldur’s Gate, and The Witcher, along with artists such as MYRKUR, HEILUNG, ELUVEITIE, AND CHILDREN OF BODOM. EMBER BELLADONNA appears on THE INFERNO DOLL’s heavy single “Renfield” (2022), and features on ADON’s upcoming black metal album. The Grove follows BELLADONNA’s previous singles “The Water Spirits” (2020) and “Melda” (2021).
“My goal with my music and with this album” Explains BELLADONNA, “is to make the flute the lead within a genre it’s not always heard in. To surprise people with the way this instrument can sound, and how it can fit into metal music in ways you don’t expect. You will hear what sounds like more ‘traditional’ flute playing as well as a much edgier sound throughout the album In certain tracks I use a type of flute called the glissando flute paired with a guitar pedal to give it a completely new sound.”
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/emberbelladonna/
https://www.facebook.com/EmberBelladonnaMusic/
https://twitter.com/emberbelladonna
https://emberbelladonna.bandcamp.com/
https://www.emmakr.ca/ember-belladonna
Credits:
EMBER BELLADONNA (Emma Kramer-Rodger) – Flute
Justin Bender – Guitar/Mixing and Mastering
Saint Zapp – Drums
Laura Inferno (from THE INFERNO DOLL) – featured on “Spirit Woman”
THE DARKEYED MUSICIAN – featured on “The Grove”
James Delbridge (from LYCANTHRO) – featured on “Ruination”
Track Listing:
1. Tenalach
2. The Heart of the Grove
3. The Wild Hunt
4. Ruination
5. The Grove
6. Spirit Woman
7. Unnamed
8. The Heart of the Grove (Instrumental)