Amorphis have launched their new single “Crowned In Crimson“, which serves as the theme song for the upcoming film,’ ‘Son Of Revenge – The Story Of Kalevala‘, which will screen in Finnish theaters on January 16th. This track features a father-daughter duo, with the Finnish progressive metal band’s vocalist Tomi Joutsen teaming up with his daughter Iida Joutsen to explore the legend of the mythological hero, Kullervo.
Amorphis guitarist Esa Holopainen commented:
“Director Antti Jokinen got in touch with us and briefly told us about his ambitious film project. We arranged a meeting with him, during which we were able to see visual material from the film and go through the script. Antti hoped that Amorphis would create the film’s theme song — a project we agreed to immediately.”
Antti Jokinen, the film’s director, offered:
“Amorphis’ music feels like strength wrapped in beauty – heavy enough to shake the landscape, yet poetic. Their music really lifts my spirit into the world of Kalevala myths and its characters. Exactly what I was looking for, when thinking about the theme song for my film. I’m very pleased they agreed to do it.”
