February 20, 2025

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Church Of The Sea – Eva

“Eva” by Church of the Sea is a creative and interesting reinterpretation of biblical Eve, showing her as a brave rebel embracing the forbidden, rather than a sinner. The band creates a music that feels ancient and up to date by combining traditional sounds, post-rock surroundings, and folk aesthetics. The song begins with reverbed traditional melodies reminding of Philip Glass, which create the structure for a magical, cinematic atmosphere. Soon, the female vocals appear with a folk-like innocence, characteristic of Wardruna, and an almost ritualistic power. Underneath, the guitar gradually grows, simmering in the background before exposing a post-rock rhythm that matches the song’s rooted vibe. “Eva” stands out by its cultural fusion—the band’s Greek roots are obvious, with elements of miroloi (Greek mourning ballads), with additional Nordic folk influences. At 2:39, the music changes significantly, from a folk-driven state to a totally electric stoner rock outburst. The guitars take the lead, heavy and powerful, while traditional percussion returns, this time with more intensity, pushing the song forward with uncontrollable strength. “Eva” is a breathtaking song that combines folk, post-rock, and hard rock to create something extremely atmospheric and emotionally strong. I need more of this!

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