Compilation release of both "Valaquenta" volumes by Frostgard (Spain/Andorra). Available on 2xCD and 2xLP vinyl via Out of Season!
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“In the beginning Eru, the One, who in the Elvish tongue is named Ilúvatar, made the Ainur of his thought; and they made a great Music before him. In this Music the World was begun; for Ilúvatar made visible the song of the Ainur, and they beheld it as a light in the darkness.” (Valaquenta, The Silmarillion, J. R. R. Tolkien).

“Valaquenta I” has been Frostgard’s first release, and it tells through ancient melodies, the story of the Valar and Valier Manwë, Varda, Aulë, Yavanna, Nienna, Mandos, Vairë and the dark lord Melkor.



“…And many among them became enamoured of its beauty, and of its history which they saw beginning and unfolding as in a vision. Therefore Ilúvatar gave to their vision Being, and set it amid the Void, and the Secret Fire was sent to burn at the heart of the World; and it was called Eä.” (Valaquenta, The Silmarillion, J. R. R. Tolkien).

Valaquenta II is the second part of the Valaquenta ritual, the music that guides the story of the Valar according to the Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien. In Frostgard's second release, the stories and thoughts of the Valar are told through dark and ancient melodies of Dungeon Synth music.

Valaquenta is dedicated to the greatest spirits of this world, the Valar.
All music composed and recorded by Sisslith between September and December 2021. Artwork by Daniel Ricarte. Layout by Ainul Iblis.

VALAQUENTA I
0:00 Manwe, the Eye of Taniquetil
05:37 The Starry Veil of Varda
11:55 Aule, Lord of Mountains and Anvils
16:37 The Light of Yavanna
22:02 The Lament of Nienna
29:03 In the Solitude of the Halls of Mandos
35:11 Valre, the Weaver of Time
39:05 Melkor, the Almighty Lord of Chaos
VALAQUENTA II
43:33 In the Gardens of Lorien
50:58 Este, Maiden of Lorellin
56:57 Tulkas Alstado, The Valiant
1:01:34 The Magic Dance of Nessa
1:06:06 In the Deeps of Ultimos Realm
1:11:44 Orome Tauron, the Lord of Forests
1:17:31 The Joy of Vana, the Everyoung

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