A field, a lake, a forest at dawn, the foam upon the sea…
Visions of nature have always been at the centre of the Fauns’ compositions. Their lyrics tell stories of people who find themselves faced with the overwhelming, incomprehensible and often hostile forces of nature. Often their experiences take the shape of myths and dreams, underscored by a music now soft and thoughtful, now wild and energetic. That very special Fauns sound is constituted by the constant interplay of acoustic and electric instruments ~ flutes, viola and various acoustic guitars chime in with synthesizer, bass, drums and distorted guitars.
Since the appearance of their debut »LeafFall« almost three years ago, the band’s line-up has changed considerably, with only founding members and brothers Jan-Peer, Nils and Falk Hartmann (guitar, drums, bass guitar and vocals) still remaining. Yet, though vocalist and flautist Maja Langholz, guitarist Paul Lesný and keyboard player Mira Stübing left the band in 2007, they still appear on »Awaiting the Sun«, along with new members Kirsten Middeke (viola, flute, vocals) and Jan Hecker-Stampehl (keyboards), who were already involved in the recording of »LeafFall« as guest musicians.
All of them have contributed their individual ideas and visions to the creation of »Awaiting the Sun« ~ influences come from genres as different as folk, rock, prog, classical music and even metal. The result is quite a unique sound experience, inviting you to linger and listen.
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