Sylfide
Blat Lys
Sylfide is the project of Danish singer, harpist, songwriter, and composer Helene Dorthea Tungelund. Through her fusion of traditional folk music and modern pop elements, she expresses her deep love for history and traditions in innovative ways. Sylfide is a former member of the Danish-German vocal group Nevesta's Voice, which reinterpreted European folk songs and explored traditional polyphony. Today, Tungelund dedicates herself to her solo project Sylfide and was named New Danish Roots Artist in 2022. The sound of 'Blåt Lys' merges the raw textures of traditional instruments like the fiddle and Celtic harp with contemporary music production and ethereal ambient soundscapes. Recordings of dancing feet are transformed into minimalist beats, serving as a rhythmic reminder of the album's folk-inspired roots. Sylfide fearlessly manipulates acoustic instruments, at times distorting them beyond recognition. The debut album is also staged as a musical performance, combining folk dance with portable electronic elements. The cover features two folk dancers in LED costumes, drawn from the performance that premieres alongside the album's release.