Radiant, enchanting & uplifting!
[ Logo: Nicolas Spreutels ]
MEDIA FEEDBACK:
98 / 100
➤ "... a stunning album ... a must for any fan of (female fronted) Symphonic Metal ... fantastically beautifully composed and arranged ... goosebumps … beauty and purity … phenomenal voice ... incomparable ... if you think Tarja Turunen is the best female singer, then Kate Nord comes right after!"
(Musika)
95 / 100
➤ "… very melodic, harmonic structures … a good album full of first-line classic elements … KATE NORD's beautiful voice is unique with a clean, white and soft register! Excellent soprano!"
(Darkzen Dragon)
9 / 10
➤ "With a good sound … style influenced by Nightwish, Xandria, Amberian Dawn, including her soprano skills … intense songs … very emotional and melancholic … brilliant vocal performance … very outstanding … an exquisite album … recommended from start to finish …"
(Locos Por El Power Metal)
9 / 10
➤ "… an exhibition of classical vocals … outstanding … has a unique ability to transport emotions … very well produced … KATE NORD sets a very high bar in terms of individual performance … very promising … Symphonic Metal fans can be very excited about 'Compass To Your Heart’s Desire' …"
(Metal Temple)
8,5 / 10
➤ "… tremendous vocalist in an operatic register … great taste as a composer …"
(World Of Metal)
80 / 100
➤ "… reminds me of a good Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation … so good for those who prefer something more melodic, clear and beautiful rather than something heavy and aggressive … Timo Tolkki is a guest musician … I can recommend it to those who like opera and classical music, and it is also suitable for those who listen to pop music, as a few songs are quite catchy ..."
(MariMetal)
7,5 / 10
➤ "… will not fail to appeal to fans of formations such as Epica and Nightwish, but also to those who are not generally accustomed to sounds of this kind, resulting in an effective product that is worth giving a chance."
(Heavy Metal Webzine)
7,5 / 10
➤ "... turned out quite pompous ... immediately the intro shows their skills in all facets ... the voice is clearly focused ... very harmoniously kept ... everything sounds like from one cast ... who likes Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica or the soundtrack to 'The Lord Of The Rings' (keyword: Enya), should definitely listen in here!"
(Crossfire)
7 / 10
➤ "... brings back memories of glorious Nightwish times with Tarja as the front woman ... musical treat ..."
(Metal DE)
7 / 10
➤ "... varied vocals that give you goosebumps especially in the middle registers ... fantastic melodies ... KATE NORD's songwriting talent is beyond question on this album ... from brisk to gloomy, bombastic to dreamy and classical to Metal, the artist glides through the stylistic elements with her songs and skillfully combines them into a coherent, entertaining album ... fans of female fronted Metal and Symphonic Metal may heartily enjoy!"
(Der Hörspiegel)
➤ "... practices her soprano voice with bravura ... opera-inspired ... stunning classical content ... imagine Nightwish mixed with Rhapsody Of Fire with female vocals taking classical singing to the extreme ... this is it."
(Metal Addicts)
➤ "This album is awesome, Symphonic Metal with touches of Progressive and Power Metal, masterfully executed, with great arrangements and beautiful vocals … excellent work …"
(Metal Pedia)
➤ "Tremendous listening experience ... even if I don't like to draw comparisons, in the case of KATE NORD some with Tarja are obvious, after all they both have the same home ... so if you like to be enveloped by symphonic sounds and enchanted by a beautiful voice, this is the right address!"
(Metalmamas Neuigkeiten)
➤ "… a promising debut and an artist to keep an eye on if female-fronted Symphonic Metal is your thing."
(Sea Of Tranquility)
➤ "... this is tightly packed ... good production ... soul piercing through every line and riff ... KATE NORD's singing voice is clear in every word, in every syllable, and she is the clearest of all ... her high voice is no different from a graceful fairy goddess ... great ... her throat is the best ... as for the symphonic part, it is both elegant and beautiful, changing depending on the song ... everything can make happy ... truly heavenly ..."
(Noisewriter)
➤ "… 'Compass To Your Heart's Desire' is a well-crafted, well-played and well-produced album that will undoubtedly satisfy admirers of the genre …"
(The Murder Inn)
| Action: | KATE NORD |
| Base: | Casperia • Italy |
| Genre: | Symphonic Fantasy Metal |
| Title: | Compass To Your Heart’s Desire |
| FFO: | Nightwish, Epica, Enya |
| Format: | Album |
| Label: | Independent |
| Release: | Dec. 16, 2022 |
Bulletpoints:
🔘 Deeply soulful, upliftingly visionary debut album
🔘 Sensational clear, operetta-like female vocals
🔘 Inspiring noble mix of Melodic, Power & Symphonic Metal
[ Embrace The Cold • Lyric Video ]
Kate says about the song:
"This is a dark and epic story about facing difficult times and the struggle to keep going nonetheless. 'Embracing the cold' is not about giving up or bending to your circumstances, but is rather a metaphor for radical acceptance of your situation and trying to make the most out of what you have. Embrace the cold, to find your way back to the sunlight!"
[ Compass To Your Heart's Desire • Album Teaser ]
KATE NORD is a classically trained Finnish singer/songwriter who creates high quality SYMPHONIC FANTASY METAL in central Italy.
With her versatile, impressively clear as well as amazingly soprano strong exceptional voice, this fabulous golden throat can easily compete with the best and most famous of the entire guild.
[ Pic: Marco Savi • SPF Produzioni ]
"Compass To Your Heart's Desire" is KATE NORD's debut album as a solo artist, with a special guest solo by Timo Tolkki, popular by Finnish Power Metallers Stratovarius.
[ Artwork: Nicolas Spreutels ]
"Compass To Your Heart's Desire" is inspired by Scandinavian folk tales about trolls and fairies and the illustrations to these tales, such as the works of John Bauer, as well as fantasy novels as well as the works of the world famous fantasy grandmaster J. R. R. Tolkien.
"Compass To Your Heart's Desire" is embedded in wonderfully powerful Heavy/Power Metal sounds with slamming drums and furious distortion guitars, often bursting with fully melodic, catchy outbursts.
[ Pic: Marco Savi • SPF Produzioni ]
FLASHBACK:
Her first release as a solo singer was a cover of Howard Blake's "Walking In The Air" in 2017.
Kate's musical resume includes formal studies in classical singing in both Finland and Italy. She began her music studies in Porvoo, Finland with pianist Diana Bärlund, who also taught former Lordi keyboardist Awa (Leena Peisa).
Kate already appeared as a lyricist of the Italian Progressive Power Metal ensemble Noveria since the band's formation in 2013. She was also featured as a guest vocalist on Noveria's album "Forsaken", released 2016 via Scarlet Records.
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TRACKS:
01. Recitative To The Moon 01:47
02. All Alone 03:28
03. The North Wind And The Troll 03:50
04. Embrace The Cold 02:59
05. Wither And Rust (feat. Timo Tolkki) 05:04
06. Dream Of Daylight 05:37
0. Breathe In The Night 03:43
08. Dance Of The Fairies 02:58
09. Aeternam Vale 04:24
total: 33:50 min.
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LINE-UP:
Kate Nord • Vocals, Keys, Orchestration
Francesco Mattei • Guitars
Andrea Arcangeli • Bass
Omar Campitelli • Drums
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DISCOGRAPHY:
2022 • Compass To Your Heart’s Desire • Full-length
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KATE NORD is available for interviews via phone, Skype, Zoom & email
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