Of Silver Sleep" envelops listeners in a hauntingly ethereal soundscape, characterized by its dark folk and neofolk sensibilities. The album features a blend of acoustic instrumentation, where gentle strumming and melancholic melodies intertwine with atmospheric textures. Tracks like "Hands of Ash" and "The Sparrows" showcase a slow tempo that enhances the reflective mood, while the layered vocals evoke a sense of intimacy and longing. The production quality is raw yet polished, allowing the organic sounds to resonate deeply. Each song unfolds with a somber elegance, creating a distinctive auditory experience that feels both apocalyptic and serene, inviting listeners into a world of introspective beauty.

Album: Of Silver Sleep by Backworld (1999)
Genre: Folk
Record Label: discalcula
Format: Album

Artist Background: Joseph Budenholzer grew up in Nebraska, immersed in the rural lore and religious traditions of the region. As a boy he attended parochial school where he was taught by nuns to play guitar for folk Mass. In addition to leading a string of local bands, he also joined The Omaha Magic Theatre, an offshoot of The Open Theatre in New York, as composer in residence. He eventually left Nebraska and set out for New York City arriving in the East Village in the mid-1980s. Soon after he began participat... Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Folk movement.

Related Artists: :Of the Wand & the Moon:, Sol Invictus

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Folk movement.

Tags: Folk, 1990s, Album, discalcula


Of Silver Sleep

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