Story Behind The Song
The song recounts The Battle of Heavenfield in 634 after which Oswald became king of all Northumbria. The frenzied organ solo represents the battle.
Song Description
An excerpt from the title track Northumbria from the new album by Aethellis. The full length track clocks in at 10:55.
| Song Length |
3:17 |
Genre |
Rock - Progressive Rock, Rock - Hard Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Exultant, Frenzied |
Subject |
War, Country, Nation |
| Similar Artists |
Emerson, Lake And Palmer, Yes |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Oh see before Him
Light and dark
Beyond your ken
Withheld your bitter flight
Deal at hand
Your never ending plight