Enjoy Eternal Bliss Review

Yndi Halda is a progressive post-rock band from Kent, UK

Over a period of over 15 years, they have gained a strong following in both post-rock and alt-folk circuits.

Described as “the kind of music which could soundtrack a modern-day love story as easily as it could a mid-century war”…
Enjoy Eternal Bliss – from where the name ‘Yndi Halda’ arises, was released in 2007, when the band were still teenagers.

Considered, serene, and delicate soundscapes build up to emotional, controlled climaxes.
There’s a well-balanced fusion of melancholic intensity and optimistic resolve on these journeys. All while exploring a number of appropriate and still surprising tones and rhythms.

Though it is easy to make reference to other post-rock bands that include violin, such as Aesthesys, The Evpatoria Report, and The Severn Mile Journey – the peaceful meander meeting explosive emotional release also draws compassion to Explosions in the Sky, pg.lost and I Hear Sirens.

The album was remastered and re-released in March 2022.

With limited vocals on this first album (the two lines in ‘A Song for Starlit Beaches’), their second album, ‘Under Summer’, released in 2016, showcases a deeper dive into lyrics and vocal melody. Though only 4 tracks, the album spans the best part of an hour. It is a mature expansion of the ideas and vibes explored since their first undertaking.

Each track it’s own existential journey, we have almost mechanical drone, funky rhythmic grooves, and driving electric lead, all interjecting with the iconic haunting lead violin, from where the majority of the melody hails – continuing the standard set on their first record.

Their latest official release, the single ‘A Sun Coloured Shaker‘ shows a further development of vocal exploration, with multipart vocal harmonies shaping the progression of the song. The development thus includes elements of progressive and indie folk, though it still sits in its own unique space.

Posted by London Post-Rock