Eldamar
Astral Journeys Pt. Ii: Dissolution
Conceptually, Eldamar used to be inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien, heathenism, elven magic and nature. On the latest albums, however, this focus has shifted more towards existential themes and nonphysical experiences. The goal of Eldamar's art has always been to help listeners to open up to the music in an emotional way and combine the experience with their imagination. To that end, the combination of aural and visual impressions was and still is important. Where in the past Eldamar used the gorgeous nature paintings of Albert Bierstadt to help the listener to enter dream-like lands, this album, which is part two of a conceptual work, uses another magnificent painting by the Polish master of surreal art Mariusz Lewandowski to give the listener some visual cues as to what this album is about. As usual, the music and art are meant to speak for themselves, and listeners are encouraged to enter into their own spiritual journeys while listening to the new album.