THURNIN‘s third album “Harmr” was born out of the deep feeling of grief that only love can bring. The title refers to an old Icelandic word that is probably more literally translated as ‘grief’ while its contemporary meaning rather implies ‘sorrow’. The loss of one or even more loved beings is hard to bear for any person.
It is therefore hardly surprising that the lower key and a reduced tempo are permeating “Harmr” throughout most of the songs; and much more so than on its predecessor “Útiseta” (2023), on which THURNIN mastermind Jurre Timmer interpreted this numinous act as a way to commune with nature, and to gain spiritual wisdom in a time of introspection and transcendence.
Yet while the magical dreamworld of THURNIN has turned into a darker and more melancholic twist, there are also the feelings of hope for salvation, loving memories, and glimpses of beauty within the musical context that Timmer established on his debut album “Menhir”.
At the edge of winter, when spring is just to bring new light and warmth to the Northern hemisphere, THURNIN will open a new portal to their dream world with an album that is born from grief but offers comfort and solace to all who step on board the gentle musical vision of “Harmr”.
Band: Thurnin
Album title: Harmr
Style: Dream Folk
Release date: March 14, 2025
Label: Auerbach Tonträger
Review impact date: February 10, 2025
Line-up
Jurre Timmer – guitars, vocals
Guest musicians
Nathanael Larochette – additional guitar on “Gefera”
Rafa Merwar – additional guitar on “Gefera”
Recording by Jurre Timmer at Thurnin Recording Studio, Gennep (NL)
Mix by Jurre Timmer at Thurnin Recording Studio, Gennep (NL)
Mastering by Ted Whitten at Ted Whitten Media, Derry, NH (US)
Artwork by Jack Bailey
Layout by Łukasz Jaszak
Available formats
“Harmr” is available as a black vinyl LP, as a solid white vinyl LP, and as a Digipak CD.
Links
www.facebook.com/thurninfolk
www.instagram.com/thurninfolk
