: The video showcases the band’s signature use of traditional and medieval instruments, including the Celtic harp, nyckelharpa, and hurdy-gurdy.
The "Federkleid" official music video by the German band is a central piece of modern pagan folk media, released in late July 2016 as the lead single for their ninth studio album, Midgard . The song and its opulent video are deeply rooted in northern mythology and the pursuit of freedom. Video Production and Visuals
: The lyrics use metaphors of flight and "chasing the skies" to symbolize escapism, the breaking of constraints, and the pursuit of dreams. It depicts a transformation where the narrator "grows a plumage" and spreads wings to fly far away from their current place. FAUN - Federkleid (Offizielles Video)
: The visual narrative emphasizes a mystical, fairytale-like quality, aligning with the band's focus on nature and myths.
: Described as a mix of folk, medieval sounds, pop, and electronic elements, the track features melodic flutes, harp, and a climax centered on a virtuoso hurdy-gurdy (Drehleier) solo . : The video showcases the band’s signature use
: The "bell-like" voices of Fiona Rüggeberg and Katja Moslehner lead the performance. Album Context and Reception Federkleid
The music video was filmed at the in the Teutoburger Wald, a massive 80-million-year-old sandstone rock formation and significant cultural monument in Central Europe. Video Production and Visuals : The lyrics use
"Federkleid" (English: Plumage or Feathers ) serves as a musical journey into the world of Vikings and Northern Celts.