In a genre-bending twist, the new album “Rhymer” brings together traditional Scottish folk music and sci-fi fantasy. The album was created by composer Scott Janski, who hopes it’ll bring fantasy stories to life as well as traditional Scottish music.
The themes of “Rhymer” revolve around Scottish mythology, including tales of fairies, elves and other creatures. All of these creatures are given a futuristic twist, as they are set in an alien landscape located in a distant future. Through this album, Janski looks to explore the idea of how traditional folklore merges with modern-day culture.
The music itself follows traditional Scottish instrumentation, featuring bagpipes, fiddles and other traditional Scottish instruments. Janski weaves together these traditional sounds with synthesizers and other electronic elements, creating a unique blend that is both traditional and futuristic. Lyrically, some of the tracks focus on Scottish ballads and folk stories, while others explore alien themes and alien elves.
The album is filled with atmospheric, yet cinematic pieces. The tracks take listeners on a sonic journey, blending together unique sounds and styles to create an immersive experience. Janski manages to evoke a variety of emotions, from joy and wonder to melancholy and sorrow.
With “Rhymer”, Janski has managed to create something unique and original. This album’s combination of traditional Scottish instrumentation and sci-fi-inspired themes makes it an interesting listen. It’s an intriguing combination that is sure to please fans of all kinds of genres.