Ainur's 2021 album "War of the Jewels" is a concept album drawing on Tolkien's Silmarillion, featuring guest vocalists from progressive rock and folk circles. The album leans into progressive folk arrangements, with complex song structures and a dense, layered production.
- The album was released on March 19, 2021, by the label Rockshots Records.
- The release features guest vocalists Fabio Lione (Kamelot, Rhapsody of Fire) and Sara Squadrani (Ancient).
- The album was recorded and mixed by Rufo Ecca at his own studio, the Anima Zero.
Ainur is the folk, singer-songwriter project of Italian multi-instrumentalist and producer Rufo Ecca. Ecca has been releasing music under the Ainur moniker since the early 2000s, exploring themes of nature, mythology, and personal introspection.
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