DISTORTED SOUND MAGAZINE
“Having a conceptual framework helps
to put yourself in a definitive mood and
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With the themes surrounding the concept of
VÖLUR’s four records, it allows the band to create a
truly exciting and expansive sound. With elements
of various styles and genres interweaving to create
a moving and dramatic listening experience, one
can assume that the creative process of creating
such sound is a long and difficult process. Lucas
explains the creative process behind the sound
of VÖLUR. “In my opinion, There has to be the
mysterious mix of organic composition and
through composed aesthetics. There’s no magic
formula. I prefer to have a collaborative writing
process. So while most of the main ideas can
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come from one member of VÖLUR, the melodies,
structures, lengths and sound are a more democratic
venture. Sometimes something will be written with
deliberate holes to be fleshed out. Wishing to be
grandiose and having a limited palette (in a manner
of speaking, we are just three people and no guitar),
you are forced to be creative and to think about the
details of every part you’re playing. So when we
formed VÖLUR, we were prepared to be challenged
creatively. And of course, we welcome that. Of
course, there’s a good amount of time where Laura
and I just stare at each other inquisitively when
we’re stuck on a part. But if you keep playing it, you