(In the third and final installment of a three-part series of long-lost interviews conducted around the 2017 edition of Psycho Las Vegas, we spoke to Mirecourt, who has since worked in the metal underground (One of the most interesting people) Here is an original article scheduled to be published in a now-defunct magazine. )
Danish black metal project Milcourt In a way, it’s both an old hangout and a new friend. Although Amalie Bruun is behind the music business, she did not let it be known that she was behind Mirecourt until the group was already in motion. Danes and indie rock aficionados alike may recognize the self-proclaimed “die-hard black metal girl” as the mastermind behind an alternative rock band, as well as a Danish model and actress. .
But while these pursuits have satisfied Bruun for years, the Danish composer decided to launch Myrkur in 2014 to provide an outlet for her demons. Her debut work quickly garnered praise and admiration. MThis is undoubtedly supported by her rare status as a black metal singer. Alternating between black metal howls and angelic vocals, the record was a compelling test of the subgenre’s limits.
The Dane enjoyed explosive success last year, during which he performed 100 concerts and released an EP. mausoleum, will be recorded at the above location. But with this beautiful musician’s fame came her inevitable death threats, which unfortunately made her become more cautious when interacting with fans and giving interviews.
DiS was in the US in late August to headline several shows in Brooklyn, record sessions for radio stations, and deliver an unforgettable performance at this year’s Psycho Las Vegas festival. caught up with. Part of her effort was to promote her upcoming Myrkur release. MareritFrom there she has participated in Psycho three times, collaborating with another Psycho participant, Chelsea Wolf (“Funeral” and “Kvinderil”).
We asked Brune why she and Wolf decided not to go on stage together, and why the nightmare got even more intense. Marerit And reveals the highlights of her year in Las Vegas.
Were you satisfied with your performance in Psycho Las Vegas?
I think it was pretty great. There were some audio issues.[Hard Rock]was a terrible venue.
Were you satisfied with the audience’s reaction?
It’s hard to say.
You made a cover of Bartley’s “Song to Hall Up High.” What motivates you to do so?
Last year we mainly did it on tour, and then we progressed little by little. I had a bunch of Bartley t-shirts so I decided to take them home (at Psycho). I often create setlists for summer festivals, but you can do whatever you want. For example, encore.
Why didn’t you team up on stage with Chelsea Wolfe, who is on the new album?
She hung out the night before and I wasn’t there. We haven’t played those songs live yet. You could definitely see us playing live.
What was the highlight of Psycho for you?
I finally met King Diamond. I think that was the highlight of my year. We talked about festivals and being Danish.
Did you come to America just for the Psycho and Brooklyn shows?
I came to America a long time ago to book Psycho Las Vegas for a headlining concert and record store show.
This time, I was mainly on a journey to find new music. I don’t really have much to compare it to, but it was really nice that my supporters came to see just me at the headlining concert without an undercard.
I think we played for about 90 minutes?
no! Barely an hour.
Why did you decide to release a live album so early in your career? Most artists wait until they have at least a few albums under their belt.
Granted, this is a live EP, but it’s actually a rearranged choir and acoustic performance for a special occasion. Unlike Neil Young’s unplugged album, I wanted to make an album in a special space called a mausoleum and experiment with different arrangements of songs.
You mentioned that you sometimes bring a choir on stage during your Psycho set. Is that what you originally wanted to do with each performance?
That was the goal at first. We didn’t want to compromise on the sound of the record (which features a choir). But now I would say no. Because I realized that when I do dark/folk acoustic sets, a choir is better. In fact, when I do a metal set, I don’t mind being the only vocalist. I feel like these two don’t blend as well together live as they do on the album.
What was it like playing your new song on stage?
It felt so good and I can’t wait to play it regularly.
Do you have any plans to do more headline shows?
Yeah. That’s the goal for any band, right?
from aaron weaver wolf in the throne room is played on your new album, and it seems like you and his band have a common theme of finding metal in nature. Were you tempted to bring him on stage for Psycho’s set since his band was also playing there?
we hung out. He’s a very nice person. We don’t have a friendship but he seems very relaxed and nice.
It was our producer Randall (Dunn) who recommended certain people he had worked with before. He understood my intentions for the album, so it was easy to recommend who would play on it.
Why did you decide to reveal your identity as the person behind Mirecourt a few years ago? Now that social media and the like have become so popular, it’s no longer realistically possible to keep it a secret. Is it just that?
Yes, it happened because of the internet. It’s impossible to keep it a secret for that long. But it was okay. I was able to connect with people (by revealing my identity).
What are the other benefits and drawbacks of having your identity revealed?
Bad things are bad for anyone as a public figure. But I’m good at keeping things secret. I want to show sides of myself and who I am. I still feel very connected to my supporters and my interests, such as Scandinavian culture.
Do you think growing up in Scandinavia has a lot to do with the way you make metal music?
In extreme seasons, yes. If I grew up in California, I probably wouldn’t have turned out like this girl.
I’m very interested in contrast, shadow and light, and the duality of the human spirit. In my case, it’s kind of divided. I like playing with two personalities.
Your new record seems to revolve around those types of juxtapositions.
The second album is based on my nightmares. Basically, I wanted to write to get into my unconscious and wake up from it to learn from my nightmares. I wanted to take the initiative and do something with them and control them. I’m glad I was able to get away from them.
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Why should we face the nightmare now?
I’ve had a lot of sleep problems and nightmares over the years, but the last two years have been really bad. So I decided to write them down, that is, scribble them, when I woke up, and then delve deeper into their mystique and pay serious attention to them. For example, which animals have more symbolic or esoteric meanings.
What lessons did you learn from this effort?
I don’t think it was a lesson learned. regretting. According to Jungian therapy, my conscious self enters the shadow side, explores it becoming a more whole person, and then enters the state of the individual. Not half of me, but my whole self. It’s more of a lifelong pursuit of something, but at the same time it frees you up (to explore).
For humans, there is nothing more psychologically demanding than running away from something that has caused trauma. You really have to take ownership because that’s how you unlock the problem. You should be your own leader, not the shadow side. And you learned to love it. I definitely feel empowered by what I do. This is a good message to send to people to introspect rather than just project.
What kind of nightmare was this?
They were related to my career, but they were also personal family issues. All songs (on) Marelit) revolves around them.
Did delving deeper into your dreams improve your sleep quality?
For now, yeah.
Why did you choose to sing in multiple languages on this record?
Sometimes they sing in both languages. I felt that some of the songs were more suited to English.
It took about two years to produce and release their second studio album. For you, does the demand for touring, especially as an opening act, exceed your ability to match?
In fact, the album came together very naturally. It just fell into place. This album could have been written in four years. I had to write this so I could open the door, say hello, and start a conversation with my nightmares.
Do you think that conversation will end soon?
Probably not in this lifetime, no.