EULENSPIEGEL

In their previous "Ohrenschmaus" and in this one Ougenweide is at the top of its creativity and originality. "Eulenspiegel" is a colourful and amazing combination between ancient medieval music, "pagan" folk and discreet rock touches. The team celebrate with passion and devotion entertaining hymns to "ancient" Teutonic music. The album alternates delicate "bucolic" ballads (including a dialogue between female / male vocals accompanied by acoustic guitars, mandolin, and ethnic percussions) and dynamic, tasteful compositions featuring an abundant use of flutes and Crumhorn (the atmosphere is really near to the spontaneity of Celtic, traditional music). The musical writing also includes subtle "acid" bluesy electric guitar parts. The vocals are exclusively in German. The use of instrumentation is very orientated to middle age roots and provides a very nice background to some beautiful "angelic" female vocals. Unforgettable and unmissable for all fans of neo-medieval music and progressive folk.