Forseti (band)

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Forseti was a dark folk / apocalyptic folk crossover of German musician Andreas Ritter, from the city of Jena. For studio recordings and live performances, he is supported by other musicians.[1] Forseti is a Norse god of justice, peace, and truth. The band Forseti was conceived in 1997, when Ritter bought his first acoustic guitar (though he made music beforehand).[1]

"In 1997 I bought my first guitar and discovered my love of acoustic music. By then it was clear to me that Forseti would never use electronic instruments, neither in the studio nor on stage. A purely acoustic arrangement produces much more warmth and emotion. […] Closer to my real aim is that the music encourages people to develop a feel for nature or natural things, and encourages us to view ourselves as an integral part of the natural world."[1]

Ritter is reported to have suffered a heart attack in May 2005,[citation needed] causing him to lose some bodily functions and inflicting brain damage. This provoked the release of a collaborative album entitled Forseti lebt ("Forseti Lives") in 2006, in support of the musician. Participating artists were: Sonne Hagal, Sonnentau, B'eirth (In Gowan Ring), :Of the Wand and the Moon:, Death in June, Waldteufel, Lux Interna, Northman, Fire + Ice, Darkwood, and Primus Inter Pares.

Discography

Albums and EPs

Year Title Additional information
1999 Jenzig 10"
2002 Windzeit CD/Box
2004 Erde CD

Compilations

Year Title Additional information
1999 Das Graue Corps 10"
1999 Der Tod Im Juni CD5"
2000 From Nowhere To Nothing LP
2000 Lichttaufe - Der Folklore Liedschatz CD
2000 Thaglasz 6 CD + 8"
2000 The Pact: ...Of The Gods CD
2001 Le Jardin Des Supplices: Eros & Thanatos CD
2002 Songs For Landeric 2xCD
2002 Tempus Arborum CD
2003 Eisiges Licht CD
2003 Flammenzauber III: Tonwerk Zum Festival CD
2005 Eichendorff - Liedersammlung CD
2005 Looking For Europe 4xCD

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Forseti at Funprox.com webzine. (Taken from an interview in L’Ame Electrique.)

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