Neofolk is a form of folk music-inspired experimental music that emerged from post-industrial music circles. Neofolk can either be solely acoustic folk music or a blend of acoustic folk instrumentation aided by varieties of accompanying sounds such as pianos, strings and elements of industrial music and experimental music. The genre encompasses a wide assortment of themes. Neofolk musicians often have ties to other genres such as neoclassical and martial industrial.
Anglo-American folk music with similar sounds and themes to neofolk existed as far back as the 1960s. Folk musicians such as Vulcan's Hammer, Changes, Leonard Cohen, and Comus could be considered harbingers of the sound that later influenced the neofolk artists. Also the later explorations of Velvet Underground's band members, specifically those of Lou Reed, have been called a major influence to what later became neofolk.
An ensemble cast film set primarily in the impoverished Montreal North area, the film focuses on a variety of interconnected storylines. Characters include Dickens (Kémy St-Eloi) and Bobby (Clauter Alexandre), two Haitian Canadian brothers involved in the gang lifestyle; Kadhafi (Salim Kechiouche), an Algerian immigrant who works in a dry cleaning shop with Jean-Jacques (Benz Antoine) and dreams of becoming a hip hop star; and Suzie (Jade-Mariuka Robitaille), a stripper in a relationship with drug dealer Evans (Christopher Charles) while simultaneously connected in an ambiguous way to Phil (Patrick Hivon).
The record has had many problems and delays with its release. It was released in Finland by Fullsteam Records on time in May 2006; however, worldwide release was not available until mid-February 2007 when the album was released in Belgium, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Luxembourg, and Sweden. Earache Records had not gained distribution rights as it did with True Nature Unfolds to release the album in North America. However, since July 2009, the album has been made available on iTunes.
Produced by Kati Rán & Folk Noir.
Music by: Oliver S.Tyr, Kati Rán & Folk Noir
Director: Joel Schilder.
Editing: Florian Vermeulen.
Filmed by INVITE-AV | www.invite-av.nl
www.folk-noir.com
All rights reserved 2013.
published: 16 Feb 2013
Folk Noir - Autumn Tree (Live at Castlefest 2015)
Folk Noir is:
Livy Pear - Vocals, Bass, A-Guitar
Oliver S.Tyr - Vocals, Bouzouki, A-Guitar
Stephan Groth - Hurdy Gurdy, Keys, Vocals, Flute
Alex Schulz - Drums, Sampler
Audiomix & Videopostproduction:
Alex Schulz at Tonschale Studio
Video Crew:
Director : Guido Becker
Camera : Jurgen van Dorp, Reinier van Dorp, Fabian Thenu, Sebastiaan Cornelisse
Mobile video: Line Vallø Albertesen
Shading : Chantal Bleumink
Technical support : Joost Jansen, Ivo Plasmeijer, Arjan de Groot
OPL : Erik Wildeman
published: 13 Aug 2015
Folk Noir - Under the Surface (Live at Castlefest 2015)
Folk Noir is:
Livy Pear - Vocals, Bass, A-Guitar
Oliver S.Tyr - Vocals, Bouzouki, A-Guitar
Stephan Groth - Hurdy Gurdy, Keys, Vocals, Flute
Alex Schulz - Drums, Sampler
Audiomix:
Alex Schulz at Tonschale Studio
Video Crew:
Director : Guido Becker
Camera : Jurgen van Dorp, Reinier van Dorp, Fabian Thenu, Sebastiaan Cornelisse
Mobile video: Line Vallø Albertesen
Shading : Chantal Bleumink
Technical support : Joost Jansen, Ivo Plasmeijer, Arjan de Groot
OPL : Erik Wildeman
published: 02 Nov 2016
Folk Noir 'The Road'
Folk Noir "The Road"
Video by Killian Keuchel | Lifelight & Folk Noir
Music by Folk Noir 2011 | Oliver S. Tyr, Kati Rán
All rights reserved. 2013
published: 17 Feb 2013
Folk Noir - Dear Misery @ Castlefest 2014
http://www.castlefest.nl
published: 17 Jul 2015
Folk Noir - Sinking Year
Folk Noir - Sinking Year
published: 17 Feb 2014
Folk Noir - Yesterday was hard on all of us @ Castlefest 2015
Folk Noir during Castlefest 2015 playing a cover from Fink.
published: 10 Dec 2015
Folk Noir - The Ragged Wood
I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING
All Copyright and Credit belong to Folk Noir
*Songs from Home Nr.1* is the debut EP of Folk Noir. Recorded by founding members Kaat and Oliver at their home studio, it features 5 soft tunes that unfold seamlessly in dream-like relaxing fashion.
Folk Noir started out as a two-person
project of Oliver S. Tyr (of FAUN) and
Kaat Geevers (of L.E.A.F.) Meanwhile,
in 2013, this has grown into a full, four
member band, performing a powerful
festival show.
Folk Noir is Oliver S.Tyr (FAUN) on
vocals, nyckelharpa, guitar & bouzouki,
Kaat Geevers (L.E.A.F.) on vocals,
hammered dulcimer and nyckelharpa,
Stephan Groth (FAUN) on hurdy-gurdy,
piano and vocals, and Alex Schulz on
drums.
http://www.folk-noir.com
As usual, don't forget to buy it if you like it and to s...
published: 07 Dec 2013
Folk Noir 'The Road'
Folk Noir performing 'The Road'
Kaiserslautern, Kammgarn 2013
Recorded By Bombadil of www.jarwinbenadar.de
Edited by Alex Schulz
Produced by Kati Rán & Folk Noir.
Music by: Oliver S.Tyr, Kati Rán & Folk Noir
Director: Joel Schilder.
Editing: Florian Vermeulen.
Filmed by INVITE-AV | www.i...
Produced by Kati Rán & Folk Noir.
Music by: Oliver S.Tyr, Kati Rán & Folk Noir
Director: Joel Schilder.
Editing: Florian Vermeulen.
Filmed by INVITE-AV | www.invite-av.nl
www.folk-noir.com
All rights reserved 2013.
Produced by Kati Rán & Folk Noir.
Music by: Oliver S.Tyr, Kati Rán & Folk Noir
Director: Joel Schilder.
Editing: Florian Vermeulen.
Filmed by INVITE-AV | www.invite-av.nl
www.folk-noir.com
All rights reserved 2013.
Folk Noir is:
Livy Pear - Vocals, Bass, A-Guitar
Oliver S.Tyr - Vocals, Bouzouki, A-Guitar
Stephan Groth - Hurdy Gurdy, Keys, Vocals, Flute
Alex Schulz - Drums,...
Folk Noir is:
Livy Pear - Vocals, Bass, A-Guitar
Oliver S.Tyr - Vocals, Bouzouki, A-Guitar
Stephan Groth - Hurdy Gurdy, Keys, Vocals, Flute
Alex Schulz - Drums, Sampler
Audiomix & Videopostproduction:
Alex Schulz at Tonschale Studio
Video Crew:
Director : Guido Becker
Camera : Jurgen van Dorp, Reinier van Dorp, Fabian Thenu, Sebastiaan Cornelisse
Mobile video: Line Vallø Albertesen
Shading : Chantal Bleumink
Technical support : Joost Jansen, Ivo Plasmeijer, Arjan de Groot
OPL : Erik Wildeman
Folk Noir is:
Livy Pear - Vocals, Bass, A-Guitar
Oliver S.Tyr - Vocals, Bouzouki, A-Guitar
Stephan Groth - Hurdy Gurdy, Keys, Vocals, Flute
Alex Schulz - Drums, Sampler
Audiomix & Videopostproduction:
Alex Schulz at Tonschale Studio
Video Crew:
Director : Guido Becker
Camera : Jurgen van Dorp, Reinier van Dorp, Fabian Thenu, Sebastiaan Cornelisse
Mobile video: Line Vallø Albertesen
Shading : Chantal Bleumink
Technical support : Joost Jansen, Ivo Plasmeijer, Arjan de Groot
OPL : Erik Wildeman
Folk Noir is:
Livy Pear - Vocals, Bass, A-Guitar
Oliver S.Tyr - Vocals, Bouzouki, A-Guitar
Stephan Groth - Hurdy Gurdy, Keys, Vocals, Flute
Alex Schulz - Drums,...
Folk Noir is:
Livy Pear - Vocals, Bass, A-Guitar
Oliver S.Tyr - Vocals, Bouzouki, A-Guitar
Stephan Groth - Hurdy Gurdy, Keys, Vocals, Flute
Alex Schulz - Drums, Sampler
Audiomix:
Alex Schulz at Tonschale Studio
Video Crew:
Director : Guido Becker
Camera : Jurgen van Dorp, Reinier van Dorp, Fabian Thenu, Sebastiaan Cornelisse
Mobile video: Line Vallø Albertesen
Shading : Chantal Bleumink
Technical support : Joost Jansen, Ivo Plasmeijer, Arjan de Groot
OPL : Erik Wildeman
Folk Noir is:
Livy Pear - Vocals, Bass, A-Guitar
Oliver S.Tyr - Vocals, Bouzouki, A-Guitar
Stephan Groth - Hurdy Gurdy, Keys, Vocals, Flute
Alex Schulz - Drums, Sampler
Audiomix:
Alex Schulz at Tonschale Studio
Video Crew:
Director : Guido Becker
Camera : Jurgen van Dorp, Reinier van Dorp, Fabian Thenu, Sebastiaan Cornelisse
Mobile video: Line Vallø Albertesen
Shading : Chantal Bleumink
Technical support : Joost Jansen, Ivo Plasmeijer, Arjan de Groot
OPL : Erik Wildeman
I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING
All Copyright and Credit belong to Folk Noir
*Songs from Home Nr.1* is the debut EP of Folk Noir. Recorded by founding members Kaat and O...
I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING
All Copyright and Credit belong to Folk Noir
*Songs from Home Nr.1* is the debut EP of Folk Noir. Recorded by founding members Kaat and Oliver at their home studio, it features 5 soft tunes that unfold seamlessly in dream-like relaxing fashion.
Folk Noir started out as a two-person
project of Oliver S. Tyr (of FAUN) and
Kaat Geevers (of L.E.A.F.) Meanwhile,
in 2013, this has grown into a full, four
member band, performing a powerful
festival show.
Folk Noir is Oliver S.Tyr (FAUN) on
vocals, nyckelharpa, guitar & bouzouki,
Kaat Geevers (L.E.A.F.) on vocals,
hammered dulcimer and nyckelharpa,
Stephan Groth (FAUN) on hurdy-gurdy,
piano and vocals, and Alex Schulz on
drums.
http://www.folk-noir.com
As usual, don't forget to buy it if you like it and to support the band in live shows.
I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING
All Copyright and Credit belong to Folk Noir
*Songs from Home Nr.1* is the debut EP of Folk Noir. Recorded by founding members Kaat and Oliver at their home studio, it features 5 soft tunes that unfold seamlessly in dream-like relaxing fashion.
Folk Noir started out as a two-person
project of Oliver S. Tyr (of FAUN) and
Kaat Geevers (of L.E.A.F.) Meanwhile,
in 2013, this has grown into a full, four
member band, performing a powerful
festival show.
Folk Noir is Oliver S.Tyr (FAUN) on
vocals, nyckelharpa, guitar & bouzouki,
Kaat Geevers (L.E.A.F.) on vocals,
hammered dulcimer and nyckelharpa,
Stephan Groth (FAUN) on hurdy-gurdy,
piano and vocals, and Alex Schulz on
drums.
http://www.folk-noir.com
As usual, don't forget to buy it if you like it and to support the band in live shows.
Produced by Kati Rán & Folk Noir.
Music by: Oliver S.Tyr, Kati Rán & Folk Noir
Director: Joel Schilder.
Editing: Florian Vermeulen.
Filmed by INVITE-AV | www.invite-av.nl
www.folk-noir.com
All rights reserved 2013.
Folk Noir is:
Livy Pear - Vocals, Bass, A-Guitar
Oliver S.Tyr - Vocals, Bouzouki, A-Guitar
Stephan Groth - Hurdy Gurdy, Keys, Vocals, Flute
Alex Schulz - Drums, Sampler
Audiomix & Videopostproduction:
Alex Schulz at Tonschale Studio
Video Crew:
Director : Guido Becker
Camera : Jurgen van Dorp, Reinier van Dorp, Fabian Thenu, Sebastiaan Cornelisse
Mobile video: Line Vallø Albertesen
Shading : Chantal Bleumink
Technical support : Joost Jansen, Ivo Plasmeijer, Arjan de Groot
OPL : Erik Wildeman
Folk Noir is:
Livy Pear - Vocals, Bass, A-Guitar
Oliver S.Tyr - Vocals, Bouzouki, A-Guitar
Stephan Groth - Hurdy Gurdy, Keys, Vocals, Flute
Alex Schulz - Drums, Sampler
Audiomix:
Alex Schulz at Tonschale Studio
Video Crew:
Director : Guido Becker
Camera : Jurgen van Dorp, Reinier van Dorp, Fabian Thenu, Sebastiaan Cornelisse
Mobile video: Line Vallø Albertesen
Shading : Chantal Bleumink
Technical support : Joost Jansen, Ivo Plasmeijer, Arjan de Groot
OPL : Erik Wildeman
I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING
All Copyright and Credit belong to Folk Noir
*Songs from Home Nr.1* is the debut EP of Folk Noir. Recorded by founding members Kaat and Oliver at their home studio, it features 5 soft tunes that unfold seamlessly in dream-like relaxing fashion.
Folk Noir started out as a two-person
project of Oliver S. Tyr (of FAUN) and
Kaat Geevers (of L.E.A.F.) Meanwhile,
in 2013, this has grown into a full, four
member band, performing a powerful
festival show.
Folk Noir is Oliver S.Tyr (FAUN) on
vocals, nyckelharpa, guitar & bouzouki,
Kaat Geevers (L.E.A.F.) on vocals,
hammered dulcimer and nyckelharpa,
Stephan Groth (FAUN) on hurdy-gurdy,
piano and vocals, and Alex Schulz on
drums.
http://www.folk-noir.com
As usual, don't forget to buy it if you like it and to support the band in live shows.
Neofolk is a form of folk music-inspired experimental music that emerged from post-industrial music circles. Neofolk can either be solely acoustic folk music or a blend of acoustic folk instrumentation aided by varieties of accompanying sounds such as pianos, strings and elements of industrial music and experimental music. The genre encompasses a wide assortment of themes. Neofolk musicians often have ties to other genres such as neoclassical and martial industrial.
Anglo-American folk music with similar sounds and themes to neofolk existed as far back as the 1960s. Folk musicians such as Vulcan's Hammer, Changes, Leonard Cohen, and Comus could be considered harbingers of the sound that later influenced the neofolk artists. Also the later explorations of Velvet Underground's band members, specifically those of Lou Reed, have been called a major influence to what later became neofolk.