Sava is a German neofolk project founded in 2004 by Birgit Muggenthaler (of Schandmaul) and Oliver Sa Tyr (of Faun). While both founders are titans of the German medieval rock and pagan folk scenes, Sava was conceived as a more intimate, acoustic-focused outlet.
Following Oliver's departure in 2008, Muggenthaler has led a rotating cast of high-caliber folk musicians, maintaining a sound characterized by intricate woodwind arrangements and pastoral atmospheres. Their discography, spanning from 'Aire' (2004) to 'Labyrinth' (2012), represents a bridge between traditional European folk music and modern neofolk sensibilities. Critically, they are praised for their 'unplugged' purity, eschewing the electronic elements or heavy distortion common in their peers' primary bands. The project occupies a specific niche in the European folk circuit, appealing to listeners who value historical instrumentation used in contemporary, melodic songwriting rather than strict reenactment or high-energy rock fusion.
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