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Древняя Русь

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9 songs
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A Slavic Sympho-Ethno-Folk Metal Ballad about the Calling of Rurik and the Founding of Rus in 862, The atmosphere should be heroic, epic, and spiritual, Include gusli (Slavic harp), drums, Scandinavian horns, Slavic male choir, and orchestral accompaniment, Male vocals with ancient Russian and Slavic melodic motifs, delivered emotionally in a ballad style, Tempo: medium, with transitions from epic to lyrical passages, Theme: unification of Slavic tribes, the invitation of the Varangians, the beginning of Rus
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A Slavic Sympho-Folk Metal Ballad with powerful orchestral elements, deep male vocals, and epic choirs, The song tells about Staraya Ladoga — the first capital of Rus’, where prince Rurik ruled according to some chronicles, The music should blend ancient Slavic folk instruments (gusli, flutes, bagpipes, war drums) with symphonic metal power — choirs, strings, and electric guitars, Tone: heroic, mystical, reverent, with a touch of northern melancholy
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Slavic Sympho-Ethno-Rock Ballad about the founding of Ancient Rus — "Veliky Novgorod (864–882 AD)", Epic orchestral folk metal atmosphere with powerful choirs, ethnic drums, gusli, and flutes, The song tells about Prince Rurik, the unification of tribes, and the birth of Rus in the northern lands, Emotional, historical, and cinematic — in the style of Arkona, Ensiferum, and Epica with Slavic melodic motifs
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Slavic Sympho-Ethno-Folk-Metal style, Epic and ceremonial atmosphere, Male vocals in Russian (verses and rap/recitative), female vocals in Ukrainian (second verse and finale), Multi-layered choir in both languages for the chorus, Include gusli, drums, vargans, timpani, and orchestral strings, Powerful rhythm with folk-metal elements, orchestral percussion, choirs, and East Slavic melodies, Medium tempo, duration around 4–5 minutes, Mood: unity, grandeur, and the awakening of Rus in 882 AD
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Epic symphonic-ethnic metal song titled “The Shield of Oleg on the Gates of Tsargrad”, about Prince Oleg’s campaign against Byzantium and the victory of Pagan Rus in 907 AD, Style: Slavic Ethnic Symphonic Metal with orchestral and folk instruments (gusli, war drums, flutes, vargan, and electric guitars), Male lead vocal in Russian, with a powerful mixed male & female Slavic choir performing ancient chants and ritual shouts like “Slava Rod!”, “Da budet Svet!”, “Slava Perunu!” (“Glory to the Gods! Let there be Light! Glory to Perun!”), The composition should be grand, mystical, and heroic — around 7 minutes long, with dynamic sections: solemn intro, 3 verses, 3 choruses, bridge, and an epic choral finale, The music should blend heavy metal riffs with orchestral grandeur, pagan atmosphere, and ancient Slavic spirit — invoking thunder, battle, and divine power, Tone: majestic, sacred, and triumphant — the rise of Pagan Rus under the banner of Oleg and the blessing of the old gods
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Create a Slavic Ethno Sympho Metal + Drum’n’Bass track with powerful female lead vocals and epic Slavic choir harmonies, The song tells the story of Princess Olga’s revenge in 945 AD and the consolidation of power in Kievan Rus’, Style: dark, majestic, emotional, with Slavic folk instruments (gusli, horns, drums) blending with orchestral strings, choirs, and DnB rhythm, Atmosphere: vengeance, fire, unity, destiny, Language: Russian (main vocals), with choir chants echoing ancient Slavic tones, Length: about 6–7 minutes, Tone: cinematic, epic, and mythic — the rebirth of power through divine justice
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Ultra epic Slavic Symphonic Drum & Bass track about the destruction of the Khazar Khaganate by Prince Svyatoslav, Aggressive male lead vocals in Russian with powerful female backing vocals, Lyrics describe real events: campaign against Khazars, battles for Sarkel, Itil and Semender, collapse of Khazar power and end of tribute over Slavic tribes, Structure: dark atmospheric intro → rising tension → heavy drop → fast aggressive verses → explosive chorus → second drop → massive final climax, Mood: brutal, relentless, war-driven, victorious, historical, dominant, Energy: fast tempo, heavy bass, sharp transitions, cinematic масштаб, high intensity, Themes: destruction of empire, liberation, unstoppable force, fate of Rus, power shift, Tags: Slavic, Epic, Drum and Bass, Cinematic, War, Dark, Powerful, Svyatoslav
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[style ultra epic symphonic metal opera, cinematic, dark, aggressive, historical] [instruments heavy guitars, orchestral strings, brass, war drums, gusli, vargan, war horns, Byzantine bells] [vocals male lead, massive male choir, Old Slavic chant, Ancient Greek choir, operatic delivery] [structure intro ritual slow, build up, alternating verses Rus vs Byzantium, massive chorus clash, instrumental battle, breakdown, drop, bridge a cappella, grand finale] [theme Battle of Dorostolon 971, Prince Sviatoslav, Kievan Rus vs Byzantine Empire, war, honor, thunder, empire clash] [mood epic, powerful, heroic, dark, emotional, warlike]
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Title: "Tears of Perun — Baptism of Rus’ (988 AD)" Genre: Lyrical Symphonic Folk Metal Ballad Language: Russian Vocal: Deep male vocal with rasp, gritty, emotional + powerful Slavic choir Mood: Dark, epic, sorrowful, sacred transformation Tempo: 75–85 BPM [Core Idea] Gusli lead → Church bells lead Pagan past → Christian future [Style & Instruments] Gusli (lead, front, clear) Svirel flute, zhaleika Talharpa (dark texture) War drums, davul Distorted guitar (slow riffs) Symphonic strings Slavic choir Church bells (dominant final) [Structure] Intro: solo gusli Verse: rasp vocal + gusli + flute Chorus: guitar + drums + choir + strings Verse 2: darker tone Verse 3: deeper tension Bridge: silence → bell hit Final Chorus: bells + full power Outro: long instrumental, bells dominant, no vocal