The band
name Nortfalke represents an interest in the mysticism of the Middle Ages and “nature and dark energy”, according to the band. Using
the word Nort meaning North in the local official language of Schiermonnikoog,
and Falke, the word for the falcon, Nortfalke
is a name that expresses both the band’s Northern European culture, the winter
and harshness of that season as well as the power and stature of a bird of
prey.
With a
grandfather that was a great local jazz pianist Nortfalke founder explains “I
think he inspired me a lot to make music and get lost in the world of sounds”. Having taken piano lessons from around seven
years of age, by thirteen he was
playing music in a band. By fifteen years of age he was performing Doom Metal and Black Metal. Influenced by bands such as Norwegian Black
Metal band Burzum and more recently non-commercial music styles such as the Berlin School and Krautrock.
“I am
writing soundtracks for nature, at least this is how I see it” is how Nortfalke
founder describes his music. Finding endless inspiration in heavy clouds,
the stormy sea and the forest by night, he also incorporates spirituality and
mysticism into his music. “There must be
something hidden within the music.” Inspired by old and obscure movies from the
70s and 80s, sword and sorcery movies such as “Hawk the Slayer” and “Conquest”, Nortfalke creator also
cites French filmmaker Jean Rollin’s films as a source of inspiration.
The
sophisticated ambient Dungeon Synth music created by Nortfalke involves “analogue
synth bass or nice cosmic sequence, a big wide pad with a great strymon hall/delay”. Once the first tones are heard Nortfalke
finds the inspiration flows. Dutch recording engineer and musician JB Van Der Wal has helped with the mixing of
most of Nortfalke’s albums
When
describing his creative process Nortfalke founder explains “First
I get a global idea of the direction and atmosphere.” Once he has decided what
synths to use he says “the magic happens”. Although he has endless inspiration
time is always a limiting factor on how much he creates.
Nortfalke
is very involved in the aesthetic and style of the music produced by the
band. “I did make the frames for the
debut and made the artwork of Schijnsel by old school cut and paste.” Nortfalke founder explains that he makes most
of the band photographs himself . For
Seefonktjuenderee, Frank Verhulst did the band photo and helped out with some
of the band’s artwork. Several
individuals have also helped bring aesthetic and artistic aspects of Nortfalke
to fruition.
The joy of
playing live music is enhanced for Nortfalke by meeting new people and catching
up with old friends. “My music is very
layered so it's not possible to re-create it exactly like on the record”
explains Nortfalke founder and this as well as technical difficulties can cause
some stress but playing live allows Nortfalke to visit new places and go out
beyond the recording studio.
Having just
completed a tour with Swiss Extreme metal group Bölzer, Nortfalke’s future plans involve making more
records, “I hope to create music like
this for a long time.” While currently
working on a spiritual, ambient album Nortfalke also plans to create a Berlin
School or Krautrock style album.
Nortfalke has lots of future ideas including “a total old school ds
album” and “an album with only casio’s” as well as album “without synths but
with other instruments such as piano and organ.” A film score is also a future ambition of
Nortfalke. In the near
future Nortfalke will be featured on an upcoming compilation of Dutch Dungeon Synth via Heidenshart Records with other bands such as Old Tower and Vetus
Supulcrum.
For those
who have never listened to any of Nortfalke’s music the band suggests “take
your time to listen to it, you really need time to get into it.” Nortfalke founder says “I make music for
myself” but “if others like it that’s a big bonus.” If you enjoy stylish ambient Dungeon Synth
music with a provocative spiritual twist Nortfalke are for you.
Links :
Spotify : Spotify – Nortfalke
Facebook : (1) Nortfalke | Facebook
Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HB2cI_BD20L96fK6ZdTMg
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