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The Triple Tree is a project of Sol Invictus frontman Tony Wakeford, which started in 2004. In late 2005, Tursa and Woven Wheat Whispers together presented this download-only release, which is the project's debut. On this release, Tony explores a more experimental side of his music, blending the folkloric core of his work thusfar with a more ambient and hypnotic approach.
The Turning Wheel starts out with the instrumental "Follow The Plough", which introduces the most important musical theme of the album. The melody is played on what I think is manipulated acoustic guitar, comparable to the sound on "Light Me The Candle", from the Writ in Water split. When it is joined by the heavy bass backing, this track becomes very ominous. "The Turning Wheel" itself is a mammoth track, revolving around many different melodies and effects, looped, manipulated and layered together. Violins fade in and out, as does the familiar guitar theme from the previous tracks. Over it all sounds the distorted voice of Tony, sounding like he's deathly Winter itself breathing its harsh words over this sad musical tapestry. For sad it is. The Triple Tree refers to the gallows at Tyburn, London, where many people, guilty and innocent, were hanged in the course of history. At the same time, there's something eternal about the track, The Turning Wheel in its turn referring to the Earth's cycles, and this is also represented in the cyclic nature of the music. The album ends on a dark note again, though, with the manipulated violins and reverbed vocals of "Winter Marches On".
The Triple Tree is going to be back in 2007 with a brand new album, which will feature none other than Andrew King on vocals, so that is something to look out for. All the more because this excellent debut has given me great expectations for the future. Until then, be sure to check this one out, especially if you're a big fan of Wakeford's other works. He's been in the business for over twenty years, I guess, but keeps on developing that unique style. This is for all lovers of experimental and dark folk.
O.S.
The Turning Wheel starts out with the instrumental "Follow The Plough", which introduces the most important musical theme of the album. The melody is played on what I think is manipulated acoustic guitar, comparable to the sound on "Light Me The Candle", from the Writ in Water split. When it is joined by the heavy bass backing, this track becomes very ominous. "The Turning Wheel" itself is a mammoth track, revolving around many different melodies and effects, looped, manipulated and layered together. Violins fade in and out, as does the familiar guitar theme from the previous tracks. Over it all sounds the distorted voice of Tony, sounding like he's deathly Winter itself breathing its harsh words over this sad musical tapestry. For sad it is. The Triple Tree refers to the gallows at Tyburn, London, where many people, guilty and innocent, were hanged in the course of history. At the same time, there's something eternal about the track, The Turning Wheel in its turn referring to the Earth's cycles, and this is also represented in the cyclic nature of the music. The album ends on a dark note again, though, with the manipulated violins and reverbed vocals of "Winter Marches On".
The Triple Tree is going to be back in 2007 with a brand new album, which will feature none other than Andrew King on vocals, so that is something to look out for. All the more because this excellent debut has given me great expectations for the future. Until then, be sure to check this one out, especially if you're a big fan of Wakeford's other works. He's been in the business for over twenty years, I guess, but keeps on developing that unique style. This is for all lovers of experimental and dark folk.
O.S.