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Album Description
The four words on the cover of the stark, black-and-white cover of "Renaissance" are: pagan, medieval, folk, Renaissance. The last of these is the album title, but the preceding three, along with the photo, give listeners an idea of what they're in for. This is an album that could appeal equally to the Bellydance, Burning Man and Bookstore crowds as it is at turns beautiful, sensual, poignant, pretty, tempting, and flirtatious.

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5 out of 5 stars

From Light to Renaissance June 1, 2006
13 out of 13 found this review helpful

I first saw Faun in 2004, at Germany's underground music festival: The Wave Gothic Treffen. I had only heard a bit about them in terms of being "folk" musicians. When they took the stage I found myself immersed in a world of ancient Bacchic rites.

The lights dimmed. Electronic bass and sampled woodland sounds slowly filled the vast darkness. Violet lights revealed a figure crouched ritualistically over an altar fit for any Bacchic rite. As the electronic atmospheres rose and finally broke in a crest of color and sound, the acoustic quartet were fey and ethereal. They wove a romantic, energetic, and lush sonic tapestry: dark yet warm - dreamy yet earthy. All the while an ambient soundtrack helped the group take us on a journey to a wild and powerful place.

The title of Faun's latest album, Renaissance, references revelation, rebirth, and coming into the light. And on this album, the band surely accomplishes this feat. While Licht (en: Light), their previous album, remains a masterpiece in its own right, there seemed to be a very conscious distinction between the electronic and the acoustic. Renaissance makes this blend nearly seamless. The timing and flow of the electronica plays with and enhances, not against the variety of ethnic and antique rhythms.

Satyros and Iyansa energize. They are proof that even without the amps and pedals of electric instruments, well performed music is no less driving. The beautiful vocals punctuate the carefully plotted percussion, woodwind and string melodies. You will want to get up and dance.

Konigen and Das Tor are moody and emotional ballads that lead the listener through a drifting maze of audible light, shadow and color. They are complex and sometimes sorrowful yet not at all depressing or maudilin.

Faun continues to lead us through their vision of an ancient world. But not only European melodies are present: we hear some amazing Caribbean influenced drumming as well as a very classic Celtic dance song in Rhiannon.

While I highly recommend all of Faun's music, Renaissance shines as perhaps their most complex and subtle album to date.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Folk-Rock-Goth-Medieval November 4, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

This album is stylistically a cross between the Medieval Baebes and Broadside Electric, but with more medieval instruments. Faun sings both historical works with a modern folk-rock edge and original works -- and hybrids.

Renaissance is an astonishing achievement in that it has no weak tracks. Faun manages the trick of being both moody and catchy. From the ecstatic "Satyros" to the mellow "Das Tor", each piece is presented with conviction and thoughtfulness. I'm particularly impressed with the rich and varying instrumentation; Faun uses texture very well.

All in all a very impressive, fun, and satisfying album.

5 out of 5 stars

Faun is excellent May 12, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Celtic / German blend. I like all kinds of music, from the Stones to classical. This has quickly become one of my favorite celtic-type albums. Beautiful and harmonic. Highly recommended!

5 out of 5 stars

interesting stuff! February 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Now this is truly unusual and interesting and quite beautiful. Made me want to crawl into a rich and rockin fantasy existence somewhen else. Loved it, recommend it heartily and cant wait for more.

5 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately I can't listen to it as much as I'd like... May 13, 2007
I love this CD so much I just HAD to let my friend listen to it.. so, she borrowed it.. and two weeks later she's still listening to it.. (I'm getting it back on Sunday).. Very beautiful..

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