The Silja Symphony

Folk · 2004 · 13 tracks

The Silja Symphony

at the close of every day

Fragile slowcore centered on maritime loss. Hushed vocals and skeletal piano arrangements create a heavy, waterlogged atmosphere of profound grief.

February 1, 2004 · Volkoren

A profound, waterlogged grief that feels both ancient and deeply personal.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks

01

The Departure

4:14

02

September Grass

5:37

03

The Maria Tales

3:38

04

When Their Spirits Surround Me

6:53

05

Eileen

4:38

06

Tommy

4:21

07

4 Seasons

4:53

08

Higher, Brighter

4:25

09

Blackout

4:15

10

The New Day Revival

3:20

11

40 Years

4:23

12

The Estonia Situation

6:13

13

All Things End in Waters

4:12

Moments Worth Listening For

The way the piano chords on track 12 seem to sink under their own weight, mirroring the maritime theme.

The transition into track 13 where the instrumentation thins out until only a ghostly whisper remains.

The sudden, fragile vocal harmonies that emerge during the bridge of September Grass.

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