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The State Of The World

by KALANDRA

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icequeenwitch
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icequeenwitch This is what the world needs! Thank you for this song, and your beautiful music. Wishing peace, success, and strength to you, and the world. Favorite track: The State of the World.
Nickie Harte Kelly
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Nickie Harte Kelly This EP offering by Norwegian quartet Kalandra, is comprised of both an instrumental and vocal presentation of the same piece of music. They tried several renderings since it’s inception in 2022, and have decided (for now) to utilize Celtic and sea shanty shading. It is simple and beautiful, I can’t imagine that making it more complex could add anything of value.There is a lovely YT video to accompany my favourite track (The State of the World with Vocal) for those who want to look it up Favorite track: The State of the World.
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Mike Ashton Ethereal, powerful, magical
'nuff said. Favorite track: The State of the World.
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Norwegian pop/rock quartet Kalandra are releasing their new single "The State Of The World"!

Originally crafted as a poem by (vocalist) Katrine on the evening of March 13th 2022, the initial draft came together within a couple of hours. After weeks, months and even years of refinement, the process culminated in February 2024, with collaboration from band members Jogeir and Florian.

The song can be perceived as a chant to the human race, as a plea of peace.

The arrangement also took many months to finalize, while undergoing multiple creative iterations, including experiments with both techno beats and metal arrangements – (ideas perhaps best left for explorations in the future). Eventually, as the band discussed the song intended message, a deliberate choice was made to embrace simplicity. Drawing inspiration from old Irish folk melodies with a slight hint of sea chanty, the song's essence found its place amongst the soundscape of strings and vocal, giving it the grace it deserved.

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released March 22, 2024

Composed by Kalandra
Lyrics by Katrine Stenbekk, Jogeir Daae Mæland, Florian B. Winter, Tomás Cox

Katrine Stenbekk - Vocals
Jogeir Daae Mæland - Guitar, piano, vocals
Florian B. D. Winter - Guitar, bass, vocals
Oskar Johnsen Rydh - Drums, percussion
Konstantin Ellingsberg Helmers - Violin
Jenny Zithuele - Cello

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KALANDRA Oslo, Norway

Spearheaded by four Norwegian/Swedish musicians, Kalandra is a band with roots in melancholic Nordic folk and gritty guitars, weaving ethereal melodies into raw and eerie musical landscapes.

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