Dark forests, the calling of the aurora, two people against the tides of fate
Octavia McAloonβs sophomore album Skybound is an original folk tale told through delicate fingerpicking, atmospheric vocals, emotive strings, and immersive textures.
Skybound follows the tale of Theodred, a young and quixotic traveler, and Aneira, an ever-cautious healer, in a village haunted by an elder bargain. After an injury on the road, a change of plans leads to their ill-fated meeting. The two quickly fall into a relationship, though there are many dangers in this forest.
Here, the earth has learned to fend for itself, and the woods call the unlucky few out on moonless nights. The pair risk the lives theyβve known in order to live in this most ardent of loves.
Skybound started with a song called βMoonless Night,β depicting a spirit of the forest that culls the village in exchange for future safety and a strong harvest. When I performed this song, an idea began to crystalize; I could tell the whole story as a concept album.
Over the next two years, I planned a narrative and eventually created an entire folk opera, complete with guest vocalists as the additional characters, more instruments, and a highly emotive ending. Iβve become attached to these characters and have loved sharing many of the songs with live audiences.
This is a powerful, magical story told through songs you are going to love.
Thank you for all the support on Twitch and Kickstarter!
This project includes extremely talented musicians, such as:
Cooper Stoulil
Hannah Benn
Lillian Blair
With Breath of Wind
Octavia McAloon's debut album With Breath of Wind is steeped in atmospheric harmonies, bewitching vocals, and intricate fingerpicking. It includes songs from throughout her mid-twenties, covering romantic love, a longing for home, and the ever-present progression of time.
Music under a Full Moon
mystical folk and meditative ritual in an intimate outdoor setting
Follow along
Despite being often described as a βwood elfβ or βmystical forest creature,β Octavia is easy to follow online. She streams live performances three times a week on twitch - no account needed to watch, just click over and enjoy the music.
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