BORÉALYS Là où les Eaux se Séparent CD

From the vast, snow-covered wilderness of Quebec, Canada, comes Boréalys, a project that captures the very essence of isolation and natural grandeur. Their 2020 EP, Là où les eaux se séparent (Where the Waters Divide), released via the atmospheric curators at Non Posse Mori Records, is a delicate yet powerful transition between Atmospheric Black Metal and Neofolk. This CD is a poetic tribute to the changing seasons and the rugged landscapes of the North. The journey is structured as a cinematic cycle of light and shadow. It begins with the fragile, acoustic beauty of L'aube (The Dawn), a two-minute instrumental that breathes with the freshness of a winter morning. This leads into the monumental title track, Là où les eaux se séparent. Spanning over seven minutes, this centerpiece is a masterclass in Québécois Black Metal—blending high-speed tremolo picking and desperate, echoing vocals with a profound sense of melody and sorrow. The B-side of the EP returns to a contemplative state with Crépuscule d'automne (Autumn Twilight), a haunting instrumental bridge that sets the stage for the grand finale: Concerto de minuit. In this final movement, Boréalys showcases their ability to weave complex, blackened textures into a soundscape that feels both ancient and deeply personal. It is the sound of a forest at night, where the wind and the trees are the only witnesses to the music. This CD edition is an essential pickup for fans of Monarque, Gris, Forteresse, and the nature-driven atmosphere of Agalloch. If you seek an album that translates the raw beauty of the Canadian wilderness into a sonic experience, Là où les eaux se séparent is a mandatory addition to your collection.