Pagan folk music is a genre of music that finds its roots in ancient pagan traditions and folk customs. It embraces the mythical and spiritual beliefs of various pagan cultures, including those of the Celtic, Norse, and Slavic traditions. This type of music often uses traditional instruments and incorporates elements of nature, magic, and spiritual beliefs. Pagan folk music is characterized by its enchanting melodies, mystical lyrics, and the use of instruments such as the harp, flute, violin, and bodhran. It often evokes a sense of connection to the land and the natural world, and seeks to capture the essence of ancient pagan rituals and celebrations. The lyrics in pagan folk music often draw on mythological stories, folklore, and historical events tied to pagan traditions.
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WITCH-IKON gathers a selection of images of witches and their diabolical magic, emphasizing the range of artistic depictions that have helped coalesce this most powerful of modern supernatural icons. The artist imbues elegant swoops to his ink-like letters to create an expression, a statement, a message that conveys intellectual contemplation and restraint.
The lyrics in pagan folk music often draw on mythological stories, folklore, and historical events tied to pagan traditions. They may tell tales of ancient gods and goddesses, or explore themes of nature worship, love, and the cycles of life and death. These songs are often sung in the native language of the culture they represent, adding to their authenticity and sense of ancient origins.
RETNA Esoteric Existence Black Silkscreen Print Contemporary Art
Artist: RETNA
Title: Esoteric Existence Black
Medium: Silkscreen
Size: 44 2/3" x 32 2/3" framed
Edition: X/12
Years: 2011
Condition: Very good quality overall, request a full condition report for details
Documentation: Includes Gallery Certificate of Authenticity
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RETNA is a renowned contemporary graffiti street artist. His art merges visual linguistics with urban symbolism by using a unique lexicon and visual language stemming from various text and letters.
Some of his textual influences include Blackletter, Arabic, Egyptian Hieroglyphics, East Asian alphabets, Hebrew calligraphy, and Native American typographies. More specifically, he uses Old English as a foundation and strips letters to their core. Through his distinctive language and style, he strives to communicate personal messages and poetry masked within a cipher. The actual words and meanings of his artworks are never immediately revealed, and no accurate translations exist.
Esoteric Existence Black consists of clean yet intricate black linework against a faded black background. The artist imbues elegant swoops to his ink-like letters to create an expression, a statement, a message that conveys intellectual contemplation and restraint. Each block of text reflects RETNA’s system of combined hieroglyphs, calligraphy, and illuminated script. Additionally, his use of a feather-tipped paintbrush allows him to imbue his characters with an air-like quality.
Esoteric Existence Black includes a gallery certificate of authenticity. Furthermore, the artwork is in very good quality overall. Please request a condition report for full details. About RETNA:
RETNA is a renowned contemporary graffiti street artist currently based in Los Angeles, California. Today, his art is instantly recognizable by his use of a graphic and geometric script. His practice highlights the merge of visual linguistics with urban symbolism. RETNA creates public murals, paintings on canvas, and even sculptural work.
Marquis Lewis, the artist’s legal name, was born and raised in Los Angeles. With the constant moving between several schools in the Los Angeles area as a child, he became involved in the graffiti culture. By the time he was in high school, he was already leading one of the largest graffiti art collectives in the city. By the early 1990s, his career as a street and graffiti artist had begun. In 1996, he derived the moniker RETNA from the lyrics of a Wu-Tang Clan song.
Throughout his career, RETNA has developed and constructed his unique lexicon and visual language stemming from various text and letters. Some of his textual influences include Blackletter, Arabic, Egyptian Hieroglyphics, East Asian alphabets, Hebrew calligraphy, and Native American typographies. More specifically, he uses Old English as a foundation and strips letters to their core. Furthermore, illuminated manuscripts, Renaissance painting imagery, and contemporary text-based art influence his textual styling.
Each block of text reflects RETNA’s system of combined hieroglyphs, calligraphy, and illuminated script. Through his distinctive language and style, he strives to communicate personal messages and poetry that are not easily decipherable by the viewer. Instead, he masks his messages in ciphers. The actual words and meanings of his artworks are never immediately revealed, and no accurate translations exist.
Aside from being heavily inspired by old cultures and their writing systems, his work is also reminiscent of traditional street-based graffiti writing. Some of his inspirations include American graffiti artists Saber and David Choe. However, RETNA’s language is visually softer in appearance when compared to other forms of street graffiti. The artist imbues elegant swoops to his ink-like letters to create poetic statements, messages that convey intellectual contemplation and restraint.
Embracing his mixed cultural background, RETNA highlights his interest in combining multiple cultures through his work. Furthermore, his visual vocabulary embraces the history of various civilizations and cross-cultural commonalities as it reflects the harsh reality of urbanism. Though his script style alludes to the calligraphy styling of multiple cultures, his compositions are in English and Spanish. However, RETNA has stated that the words he uses do not belong to a specific language. His text is universal and eclectic, which allows for the detailing to be identifiable by a multitude of cultures.
RETNA’s work has exhibited in galleries and other venues throughout the world in places such as Los Angeles, Miami, Milan, London, New York, and Hong Kong. He has also collaborated on advertising campaigns with brands such as VistaJet, Louis Vuitton, and Nike. Notably, his work appeared in the cover of Justin Bieber’s 2015 album Purpose.
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Pagan folk music has gained popularity in recent years, with bands and artists from around the world embracing this genre and creating their own interpretations of ancient pagan traditions through music. These artists often perform at pagan festivals and gatherings, where they create an atmosphere of connection to the past and a celebration of the earth and its elements. The appeal of pagan folk music lies in its ability to transport listeners to a different time and place, allowing them to experience the magic and spirituality of ancient pagan traditions. Whether it's the haunting melodies of a Celtic ballad or the energetic rhythms of a Norse folk song, pagan folk music has a way of captivating its audience and immersing them in a world of mythology and enchantment. In conclusion, pagan folk music is a genre that celebrates the ancient pagan traditions and folk customs of various cultures. It embraces the spiritual and mystical beliefs of these cultures, using traditional instruments and evocative lyrics to create a connection to the land, nature, and the cycles of life and death. Pagan folk music allows listeners to experience the enchantment of ancient pagan rituals and celebrations, while also serving as a way to honor and preserve these rich cultural traditions..
Reviews for "From pagan chants to modern ballads: An evolution in pagan folk music"
1. Emma - 2 stars
I was really excited to listen to pagan folk music, as I had heard a lot about its uniqueness and spiritual elements. However, I was sorely disappointed. The music felt incredibly repetitive, with the same motifs and rhythms being played over and over again. It lacked the depth and complexity I was expecting from this genre. Additionally, the lyrics were quite generic, revolving around nature and folklore, but without any real substance or meaning. Overall, I found pagan folk music to be underwhelming and unoriginal.
2. Liam - 1 star
I simply cannot understand the appeal of pagan folk music. The melodies are monotonous and the overall sound is dull. It all blends together, making it difficult to distinguish one song from another. The instruments used also lack variety, resulting in a repetitive listening experience. While I appreciate the cultural significance of this genre for some people, I found it to be a tedious and uninspiring form of music.
3. Sophie - 2 stars
As a fan of folk music in general, I was excited to explore pagan folk music and its unique blend of traditional and mystical elements. However, I found the execution to be lacking in many aspects. The vocal performances were lackluster, with very little emotion conveyed. The instrumentation was also disappointingly simplistic, lacking the complexity and depth I enjoy in folk music. It felt like a watered-down version of the genre, with nothing particularly distinctive or memorable. Overall, pagan folk music didn't resonate with me and failed to live up to my expectations.
4. Benjamin - 2.5 stars
Pagan folk music is a genre that I wanted to like, but unfortunately, it just didn't click with me. The songs felt overly long and repetitive, without enough variation to keep my interest. The vocal style also didn't appeal to me, as it seemed too ethereal and disconnected. While I appreciate the cultural and historical aspects of this genre, the music itself didn't capture my attention or resonate with me on any level. It's just not my cup of tea.