Narsilion

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Narsilion is a Neoclassical Darkwave / Ethereal Folk band, originating in from Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain.

The origins of Narsilion date back to 1999, when Sathorys Elenorth started a solo project blending "traditional medieval fantasy with neoclassical music".
In 2000, Lady Nott joined Sathorys Elenorth's proeject, and it was renamed Aranmanoth.
In April 2002 Aranmanoth merged with Trobar de Morte, Lady Morte’s solo project, and was renamed Ordo Funebris.

Ordo Funebris (Lady Nott (Violin), Sathorys Elenorth (Keyboard) and Lady Morte (Vocals)) released one demo and two studio albums before disbanding in August 2003.
In September 2003, Lady Nott and Sathorys Elenorth returned to their former project, under the new name Narsilion.

The band combines elements of classical music instruments like strings, percussion, and choirs, modern guitars , and even traditional Japanese instruments
Narsilion have been compared with the style of Dead Can Dance

The band's name refers to "Narsilion" a elvish song about the creation of "Sun and Moon" as mentioned in JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion .

Members:
Sathorys Elenorth - Vocals, Keyboards, Guitars, Medieval Kettledrum, Melodica & Bodhrán
Lady Nott - Vocals, Violin & Flutes

Guest live musicians:
Ia Bjärgö - Backing vocals and percussions
Caroline Jago - Percussions
Lesley Malone - Percussions