There seem to be a few rock and metal acts kicking about in this year’s Eurovision looking to revisit the success of the likes of Lordi and, more recently, Voyager. Industrial goth act Gothminister were also in the running in the Norwegian final. Here in the UK, Cyan Kicks are in the running to wave the rock flag with their song “Dancing With Demons“.
Listening to Gåte’s offering, you can see the Euro-appeal. Yes, it’s a rock track in essense (especially towards the end when it really kicks in), but it’s also go a bit of groove and it’s just that little bit off-kilter. The main highlight, though, are the skills of singer Gunnhild Sundli. Absolutely incredible. If I have an issue it’s that a couple of vocal effects are used in the song which are not only unnecessary, but actually dragged me “out” of the track. A smidge of unneeded over-production.
The full press release follows (as does the video for the song).
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Gåte comment:
It is really amazing to see all the support for us and “Ulveham”! Thank you so much for giving us your vote! Our mission has always been to shine a light on the amazingly rich treasures of folklore and traditional music from Norway. This gives us the best opportunity to show them to the world!
With Gunnhild’s powerful vocals and a mesmerizing live performance, “Ulveham” has unleashed an avalanche of positive feedback worldwide. With their captivating blend of traditional folk and modern rock, this unique cultural gem was quickly crowned favorites by the Norwegian press.
“Ulveham” has clearly stirred up something fundamental in souls across borders and generations, calling forth an inner primal strength. The performance is also an astonishing portrayal of raw female energy where Gunnhild Sundli excels in her role as lead vocalist.
The song itself is based on a thousand year old tale of “Møya i Ulveham”, where a young maiden undergoes a series of injustices, but by upholding justice and goodness, even in the toughest trials, she triumphs over evil forces and breaks the curse placed upon her.
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