674) Roanoke - Lord Randal

Now here's something you've never seen on our page before. Rome-based duo Roanoke took a popular 17th-century poem and made it into a completely new creation in this refreshing, modern folk rendition. Vocalist Ilaria Paladino's delivery on this track is chillingly raw and moving, and the subtle changes in pronunciation caused by her accent only add to the mystery and unique charm of the piece. The lyrics are also quite intriguing, especially in the balance they make between quoting the original version and creating something new to fit inside the folklore. A stunning, simplistic video shows Paladino and guitarist Nicola Alianelli in two different magical forest settings during different times of the day. The overall effect of the visuals and sound is immense, as they manage to keep the listener on their toes throughout the entire time.
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Category:Folk
Category:Indie
Category:Italy
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