FolkWorld Issue 41 03/2010

FolkWorld CD Reviews

Stefano Corsi "Trails for Celtic Harp"
Label:
Forrest Hill Records; FHME45; 2009
Stefano Corsi is a true devotee of the Celtic harp; he recalls that the first time he touched a harp’s strings it “was as if I were playing an instrument belonging to water and fire.” One of the founders of Whisky Trail, Corsi gives us a taste of the worlds of Celtic harp music, through traditional tunes and his own compositions. Harmonium and harmonica are also represented, though the somehow more vulgar sound of the harmonica is a jarring change to the mystical, meditative sound of Corsi’s harp playing.
www.stefanocorsi.it
Gabe McCaslin


Whisky Trail "The White Goddess"
Label:
Forrest Hill Records; FHME46; 2009
A bit of New Age, a bit of Celtic mythology and a lot of personality make for an interesting ride through various worlds of sound, ranging from the deeply meditative to the rollickingly rhythmic. The album traces the mythology of the goddess Danai, who revealed mystical secrets to Amergin, the first Irish bard. Musically speaking, the tunes and songs stay on the airy side of the spectrum, without straying too far into esoterica. For music strongly evocative of ancient Irish traditions, this album is a good choice.
www.whiskytrail.it
Gabe McCaslin


Paul Armfield "Blood, Fish and Bone"
Label:
Artfullsounds; ASP007
Paul Armfield has created with this album a musical statement that is at times hard to decipher, though always intriguingly dark and listenable. The almost psychedelic sounds of Armfield’s subversive folk make for a wild ride. The wide range of original songs mix sounds in fascinating ways: the beginning of “Dance of the Young Lovers” twists the ears into a new dimension; “Sloe Gin” has a disturbingly transporting sound at the beginning, giving the impression of distance and echoes in a dark forest. For anyone seeking a new, dark variation on folk music, this album is for you.
www.paularmfield.com
Gabe McCaslin


Ken Campbell’s Ideal Band "Ken Campbell’s Ideal Band"
Label:
Fellside Recordings; FECD226; 2009
Old hands in the folk world, the three musicians that comprise Ken Campbell’s trio offer a pedestrian assortment of folk songs and some originals, what they call “a unique blend of contemporary and traditional songs from Scotland”. Campbell’s voice is strong and seasoned, and the group’s instrumentals are solid. “Mains Castle / Fola Reinlander” is nicely peppy, with bass and percussion framing the pipes in harmony. For relatively standard fare from experienced folkies, this album is a good choice.
www.kencampbellscotland.co.uk
Gabe McCaslin


Lau "Arc Light"
Label:
Navigator Records; NAVIGATOR20; 2009
Though their instrumentation is mainly traditional throughout, Lau’s album of original tunes and songs has something unusual about it. That’s not meant in a bad way: their tunes transform themselves partway through, using almost grating accordion to increase tension and then releasing into rhythmic guitar-driven melody. But driving rhythm is not their only strong point: “Temple of Fiddes” is an atmospherically impressive down-tempo instrumental. Lau’s arrangements can be busy-sounding, but songs like “Winter Moon” convince the listener of their credentials in the area of pure folk singing. “Winter Moon” has just the right amount of rough violin and supporting accordion backing the vocals. This is a band to keep an eye on. Don’t miss their bonus track, an odd rendition of Lennon and McCartney’s “Dear Prudence”.
www.lau-music.co.uk
Gabe McCaslin


Sofia Karlsson "Söder om kärleken"
Label: Playground; CDX104 ; 2009
All of you who read my reviews and articles occasionally know that I’m a fan of the Swedish singer Sofia Karlsson. With Groupa she recorded one of that groups best albums and her solo album Svarta ballader is one of my all time favourite albums. After this price winning album she recorded the very nice Visor från vinden, an album with not only Dan Andersson songs, but also material of other known Swedish poets and songwriters. Now her latest album is released, thirteen new recordings and this time her own lyrics and own compositions are sung into the world. I have great respect for the fact that after two albums with songs from renowned writers, she dares to record her own compositions. Söder om Kärleken has thirteen songs and what immediately strikes me is the more Americana orientated style. Solid guitar, nice violin, pedal steel, dobro and mandolin. A good example of this is the song Blåsut, where she reminds me a bit of Alison Krauss both in style and sound. A beautiful song like Stjärnor over Asahikawa brings back memories of her two earlier albums. I think she is at her best in this kind of fragile, sensitive songs. Söder om kärleken is a beautiful album which will please all those who like Karlssons style. This album isn’t as adventures as her previous output, it fits perfectly in her repertoire and is here to comfort the listener.
www.sofiakarlsson.com
Eelco Schilder


Adrianne Greenbaum "Fleytmuzik in kontsert"
Label: Own label; 2008
Mel d’oro Quintet "Mel d’oro Quintet"
Label: Own label; 2009
She’koyokh klezmer ensemble "Buskers ballroom"
Label: Own label; 2009
Kapelush "Kapelush"
Label:
Extraplatte; 881-2; 2009
It’s about to become a tradition, each issue of Folkworld I write you a review in which I cluster some of the most recent Klezmer style CD’s. This time we start with flutist Adrianne Greenbaum who is a master on both classical and Klezmer style flute. On this album she collected twenty three tunes and even gives some commentary at the end of the album. She is backed by a band including bass, fiddle and cimbalom. The recordings are made during a concert and besides traditional pieces she also plays some of her own compositions. The album has an acoustic and a bit classical approach and when you are not into the sound of the flute, this album won’t be after your taste. It contains solo pieces, fast dances and soft, dreamy melodies. She is a great flutist with strong techniques, but twenty three tunes is a bit too much for me personally even though I played the flute myself for years. Meldoro is a Klezmer quintet and was founded only two years ago. The five young musicians recorded five traditional pieces in arrangements of the Dutch Klezmer specialist Mart Heijmans. The band sounds like those Klezmer recordings from the 1930’s, and plays it in recognisable arrangements. They stay close to the original concept and play a bit to brave now and then. Nevertheless a promising debut by a bunch of good musicians who hopefully will grow into one of the nicest Klezmer groups in Germany. From Germany to the UK, She’koyokh klezmer ensemble a septet from London. Buskers ballroom is the groups second album including fourteen new arrangements of traditional tunes. The band plays a combination of Klezmer from several regions and Balkan melodies mixed with an occasional Sephardic style tune. The band changes from happy Klezmer to French klez-jazz and from an Arabic song to Macedonian dance. This might not be the most renewing album, but it’s brought with real craftsmanship by passionate musician who know what they are doing on their instruments both individually and as a group. From a septet to a trio called Kapelush. Clarinet, guitar, bass and incidental some vocals, that is what you get. This is their debut album and a good start. With a mixture of traditional and original material the trio convinces with pure acoustic music with clear Yiddish influences but also some Balkan and jazz tones can be heard. I love the melodic clarinet, the soft and sparkling guitar and the down to earth bass, which creates the fundament on which the guitar and clarinet can create their melodies. A strong debut from a trio that has everything to become a major act in acoustic (folk) music.
www.klezmerflute.com, www.meldoro.de, www.shekoyokh.co.uk, www.kapelush.com
Eelco Schilder


Christer Lundh "Di gamlaste bidana"
Label:
Nordic tradition; NTCD13; 2009
The Swedish record label Nordic tradition is one of those labels that always comes with small pearls from the Swedish traditional music. This time it’s singer Christer Lundh who sings traditional songs from Skåne, the southern region of Sweden. It is his ninth album since his debut in 1982 and as often, he focussed on traditional songs from his own region. His interest in old folksongs started at an early age and in 1962 he started recording the old people in his hometown singing their songs. On this album he shows a collection of songs that are local variations of songs that are known in many other districts of Western-Europe. Sometimes the music still existed, for other Lundh composed new music and tried to stay as close to the music from the time the lyric comes from. Lundh impresses with his nice deep vocal that has the right kind of age wear which makes it perfect for this type of music. He is backed by an outstanding group of musicians and his music has mediaeval influences mostly with the sounds of records, Swedish bagpipe, crumhorn and a many other ancient and lesser ancient instruments. Fifteen songs, fifteen pearls a fabulous album with unique material and beautiful music.
www.nordictradition.com
Eelco Schilder


Gina le Faux "In my life"
Label: Le faux music; LFM 006; 2009
Gina le Faux, not a name that rang a bell the first second but hearing her beautiful music and diving in to her past showed a musician with a long history in (more or less) English folk music. She was the fiddler of Hom bru, a band that played music from the Shetlands, played in Shegui for a short while, started building her own violins, played with numerous known folk artists and recorded her first solo album in 1988. Now her new album is released and together with Martin Simpson, Andy Cutting, Hugh Bradley and Keith Angel she recorded one of the best folk albums of the year. Surprised by her deep and intense vocals, Le Faux takes me on a journey passing strong original songs like The critics song (only guitar and vocals), a self written instrumental called Il ya toujours demain / magnifikat which shows her quality as a fiddler backed by Andy Cutting on melodeon. Besides her own work a fantastic version of Hank William's Alone and forsaken which is a highlight on this album, a heartbreaking version of the traditional Kellswater and the album ends in style with her personal version of the Lennon/McCartney song In my life. Great album, great singer, great songwriter and great band backing this beautiful singer.
www.ginalefaux.com
Eelco Schilder


Troy Donockley "The madness of crowds"
Label: Own label; 2009
Well, if there was a kind of international price for the most impressive CD booklet, Donockley would be a winner. An impressive collage of art, pictures and colours. Actually the booklet reflects his music perfectly. His compositions are very colourful indeed. Donockley is known for his fabulous work on the uilleann pipes and has worked with Alan Stivell, Maddy Prior, Nightwish and many others. This Madness of crowds is an impressive album on which he is backed by thirteen musicians including Barbara Dickson on vocals. The album is like a dramatic theatre piece. Donockly loves orchestral arrangements, uses the sound of a church organ, mixes Celtic sounds with classical theme’s, progressive electric guitars, beating percussion and mystical vocals and bells. In between the overwhelming compositions a small pearl like Exiled is a moment of peace. Followed by the Celtic influenced Now voyager with impressive female vocals and a new moment of bombast at the end of the song. An album like this could easily be too much, too heavy and to overwhelming. But somehow it isn’t. It’s really well composed and creates a chaotic, but comfortable and impressive dream world. Each time I listen to the album I discover new sounds, new melodies and hear new instruments being part of this symphony.
www.troydonockley.co.uk
Eelco Schilder


The Use of Ashes "White Nights Glowing Lights"
Label:
Tonefloat; 2009
The Use of Ashes is a Dutch trio mixing guitars, tabla’s, sitar and vocals with keyboards and sounds & spheres. The band has a direct link to Mekanik commando and they released their first album over twenty years ago. The trio creates psych-folk with acoustic touches but also dreamy sounds and hypnotising rhythms. Nice is how in a song like Stranger in paradise they keep their music really small and impress with simple, but effective structures. In Kiss the light the Sitar takes the lead and for a few moments the early seventies/late sixties psychedelic folk comes back to life. A very nice album with eighteen recordings, always impressive but occasionally a bit too short ad If they forgot to end a song. Nevertheless probably one of the best psychedelic folkie groups out of Holland today.
www.useofashes.com
Eelco Schilder


Trailerpark Idlers "The power of the lord will set us free and will be…"
Label: Something wicked; SWCD#11; 2009
The Toy Hearts "When I cut loose"
Label: Woodville records; 2008
Two albums with Roots music from the USA but from bands that are based at the other side of the ocean. First The Trailerpark Idlers, who sound (and the sleeve looks) like a country band from deep Texas. Well, they aren’t, this band comes from Sweden and they are known for their fabulous way of interpreting music that most people in Europe don’t take to seriously. On this new album this Swedish quintet sounds like a bunch of devoted Christian who praise the lord with their alternative country-a-like music. The first song is called I wish I was a bit like Jesus and for a moment I was in doubt, is this serious or a gimmick. Not that it matters, the music is uncomplicated, funny and well performed. I love To cross the mighty river with great male/female vocals that remind me a bit of the way Johnny Dowd plays this type of music. The same for the female harmonies in I’ll fly away this really is happy Gospel and like the rest of the album, as if it’s recorded in a dusty old tent in the middle of the American dessert. A nice album although towards the end the songs start to look a little bit like each other and he surprising effect is gone. Nevertheless an album that deserves at least a visit to the webpage and a good listen. Second The Toy Hearts from Birmingham UK with their second album When I cut loose. Again a quintet but this time a group that focuses on the bluegrass and country music with a good touch of blues and similar styles. Hannah Johnson does some good lead vocals and when Sophia Johnson joins in the band really shows some quality. Add a bunch of professional musicians on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and dobro and a great album is born. The toy hearts perform the music in a pure form, with both pleasure and passion. This well produced album is the best Bluegrass album from the past two years that I have heard (not that I heard many, but I can’t imagine there are that much bands in the UK that play the bluegrass as good as this one).
www.thetoyhearts.com, www.trailerparkidlers.se
Eelco Schilder


Count to Fire "Songs that remind me of you"
Label: Own label; 2008
Count to Fire is an English quartet playing in a kind of traditional folk-rock setting, vocals, violin, drums, guitars and piano. This Songs that remind me of you is their first full length album on which the band show their passion for Americana-rock without losing their English identity, a well succeed attempt to create a kind of pan US-UK folk-rock. Starting with Endless sea the band shows a good, compact sound and strong vocals by lead singer Will Odgers. A bit more influenced by the US side of their music is Caroline in which a nice violin takes the lead together with the vocals and in Dark days. One of my personal favourites is the final instrumental song Trapped inside a box which shows the bands more progressive side. Heavy guitar, beating piano a great end of an intriguing album. Definitely a strong debut and a band that will give us a lot of joy in present and future.
www.myspace.com/counttofire
Eelco Schilder


Griff trio "Astragu"
Label:
Appel rekords; apr1319; 2009
Griff is a trio from Belgium playing several kinds of bagpipes and whistles. This young and dynamic trio’s star is rising very fast in the European world of folk and this second album shows exactly why. For some it might sound like a nightmare, three bagpipe’s on one album and often it is at least a bad dream. But not with Griff, this CD shows how inventive a bagpipe can sound and the fact that so many European countries have their own, unique bagpipe culture. This album starts very uncomfortable with Solstice. The sound is unpolished and on a few occasions I spot a light disharmony. It wakes me up and prepares me for the fabulous Salut a la compagnie a French traditional that has been recorded by the legendary Malicorne. Griff’s version has the same atmosphere but is very different in style and arrangements and at least as good as Malicorne’s version. Nice is their powerful interpretation of the Dutch/Belgian traditional song De Herderkens and the exasperating tune Pirouette en neige. That the band is capable of playing some virtuoso Italian tradition proofs Santa Juliana and ending with To yasemi the trio made their point, they bring bagpipe music to a higher level and that will hopefully be appreciated by many!
www.griff.be
Eelco Schilder


Zackenflanke "Remixtum"
Label:
Totentanz; 23075; 2009
A German medieval group meeting Tommy Gunn, a keyboard and programming wizard. Zackenflanke was already a group that preferred a modern approach of the ancient musical styles but this time they make it hyper-modern-dance-beat alike. The nice melodies drown into a heavy mixture of electronics, no subtlety in any way. This is hardcore and I’m afraid most of the folk world readers won’t get very enthusiastic about this album. And it’s absolutely too much to put on and sit down and enjoy, but I think it’s great party music with the right beats to keep me on my feet for a long time.
www.zackenflanke.de
Eelco Schilder


Giora Feidman & Gershwin Quartet "Klezmer & Strings"
Label:
Pianissimo; 0913; 2009
Do I need to introduce a legendary musician such as Giora Feidman? Do I need to explain the importance of his music and the unique way he plays the clarinet? Recorded dozens of albums, best known for his Klezmer music but don’t forget his classical repertoire, his tango and his meditative music. Always his recognisable way of playing, often gentle and fluently. Sometimes furious. Now the master recorded a new album with the Gershwin quartet called Klezmer & strings. Don’t expect firework on this one, this is an album with a classical and studied approach bringing together the Jewish, Tango, Gershwin and classical music in one. On this one Feidman isn’t the only one who shines, he is joined by an excellent string quartet and together they play nine beautiful compositions that makes me close my eyes and dream away.
www.giorafeidman-online.com
Eelco Schilder


James Hill & Anne Davison "True love don’t weep"
Label:
Borealis; BCD195; 2009
On True love don’t weep two Canadian musicians meet and give their refreshing interpretation of traditional songs and their own, tradition inspired, compositions. James Hill is known for his work on the Ukulele and as a singer/composer. Anne Davison is a cellist and singer/composer who does all kind of projects. This is the duo’s debut album with twelve acoustic songs played in a style that reminds me of the music from the first part of the 20th century. It got blues, ragtime, bit bluegrass and lot’s of folk influences. It has a seldom heard purity that make this a powerful album. The ukulele is very recognisable, but the cello has a different role than expected. It’s more supportive instead of a solo instrument, I think a wise choice, the cello does his work on the background, often creating a fundament for the song. Nice are both the solo and harmony vocals, this duo really knows how to capture the soul of a song.
www.ukelelejames.com, www.annedavison.net
Eelco Schilder


Ulaş Hazar "Virtuoso"
Label:
Acoustic music records; 319.1409.2; 2009
Ulaş Hazar is a Turkish musician on the string instruments the Baglama and the Saz. He started as an autodidact and studied at the conservatorium to improve his skills. This Virtuoso is his debut album on which he is eager to show every corner of his musical possibilities. This acoustic string album is technically spoken of high quality, Hazar knows how to work his way through the traditional, classical and jazz influenced pieces. He interpretates Corea’s Spain in a typical Flamenco way and classical known compositions like Mozarts Alla Turca and Bach’s Badinerie he plays them in such a way that it will be appreciated by a wide audience. Hazar shows his techniques, but I do miss a more outspoken and personal sound. I also think the album has to many styles and that his choice of material is completely riskless. Don’t get me wrong, a fantastic musician, but it needs more than good techniques and safe choice of material to impress me.
www.ulashazar.com
Eelco Schilder


Bassa "Berlin tango"
Label:
Flowfish; FF0015; 2009
Bassa is a German group from Berlin which was founded only three years ago. The band exists out of five musicians on instruments such as violin, clarinet, guitar and percussion. Especially the clarinettist Betrix Becker has a central role, not only as a musician but also as the composer of most of the compositions. As the title suggests this album is rooted in the tradition of the tango music. But that wouldn’t do the music justice, the group takes the music into many other styles including some beautiful, almost classical, guitar play, nice orient influences in the rhythms the group uses and there are even some light touches of jazz to be found on this album. Bassa shows on this debut album to be a group with strong musicians and a friendly acoustic sound with recognisable influences from several styles with the Tango as the most obvious one.
www.bassa-welt.de
Eelco Schilder


Makis Ablianitis "Kismet"
Label:
Libra Music; 710; 2009
Duane Andrews "Raindrops"
Label: Own label; 2009
Clive Carroll "Life in colour"
Label: P3 music; 024; 2009
Jürgen Saalmann "Aufbruch"
Label: Stereoflex; SFX015; 2009
Makis Ablianitis is a Greek composer/singer and one of the best known guitarists in Greece. He recorded his debut album in 1997 and since then he has been part of several projects and recorded a few solo albums. For Kismet Ablianitis gathered a fine group of ten musician who support him in bringing his compositions to life. On this album he shows both his Mediterranean roots and his love for jazz music. The album includes dreamy light-acoustic music such as Baba but also some down to earth compositions with a more uplifting character like Desert land. His music is a meeting point between cultures and styles and his wonderful play and singing is supported in a convincing way by his fellow musician. I hear the sounds of Greece, but also of other Mediterranean cultures, Turkey, Balkan and India. Add some moody jazz and subtle programming and the result is a peace bringing album that is perfect for relaxation. Duane Andrews is another guitarist/composer but from Newfoundland instead of Greece. He creates a totally different sound than Ablianitis and his play sounds more conservative. On this new album a mixture of original compositions and pieces from Reinhardt, Charles Mingus amongst others. Raindrops shows his love for Reinhardts music in his way of playing. Passionate, sharp and with a recognisable and comfortable sound. A piece like Indifference has been recorded so many times before that it’s impossible not to hum along, Andrews plays it perfectly but stays close to earlier recorded versions. I think I will play this album while working or as relaxing music when I’m drinking a glass of wine with friends. But I have to be honest and say that I prefer a bit more adventures approach of the music. But for all those who love the music of a good guitarist and want to be comforted, this is definitely your album. Back to Europe for Clive Carroll, a highly appreciated British guitarist. Life in colour is his third solo album and includes thirteen new recordings, mostly original compositions. This album is strings only except for an occasional soft percussion. Besides the acoustic and electric guitar Carroll plays the banjo as well. Wonderful melodies with folk, blues, classical and jazz influences show a top musician and solid composer with a strong sound and professional techniques. Will be appreciated by many string freaks worldwide. Last but not least the German guitarist Jürgen Saalmann who recorded a solo-guitar only album called Aufbruch. On this second solo album Saalmann plays fifteen new compositions in modern classical style with influences from the blues, jazz and roots music. Interesting how occasionally make me think I’m listening to a harp. I think it’s the way of picking the strings and the clear sound of his instrument. His music has a romantic touch and a peaceful and introvert character. Even a more up-tempo tune like Sambadu keeps having a natural kind of peace. Nice how he shows many styles and manages to follow the same line during the full hour. A warm and friendly solo guitar album with nice music, that’s for sure.
www.makisablianitis.com, www.duaneandrews.ca, www.clivecarroll.co.uk, www.juergensaalmann.com
Eelco Schilder


David Essig & Rick Scott "Double vision"
Label: Watershed records; 021245; 2008
Double vision is the result of the cooperation between David Essig, a highly respected Canadian folk and blues guitarist and singer-songwriter. And Rick Scott, from Canada as well and the countries best known Appalachian dulcimer player. Essig published his first album in 1974 and has recorded many solo and project albums ever since. Scott published his first album in the same year but not as a solo artist but as member of the band Pied pumpkin. The two veterans recorded twelve self written songs with a lot of strings and their calm vocals at the centre of each song. Besides the guitar and dulcimer, there is some mandolin, steel guitar, banjo and electric bass played by Essig and the duo is backed by an acoustic bass player and violinist. Double vision is a strong North-American styled album with some raw bluesy music besides soft folky ballads. Good finger picking and the beautiful sound of the Appalachian dulcimer, although this instrument plays too often at the background to my personal taste, as this is one of my favourite instruments. But that’s only a personal preference and it doesn’t make this album less interesting and the two gentlemen bundled their quality and published a pure album of consistent quality
www.davidessig.com, www.rickscott.ca
Eelco Schilder


Three-ality "T’minne"
Label:
Noon records; 2009006; 2009
Since the Dutch trio Three-ality won the Frisian song contest Liet in 2002, their name slowly but surely got known in the rest of the lowlands. They worked with singer Nynke Laverman and while working with Leonie Jansen they met producer Onno Krijn and they started to work with him. On this album fourteen Dutch mediaeval and renaissance songs in modern musical arrangements. And although it would be easy to compare this Dutch ladies trio with the Belgian trio Lais, Three-ality chooses a whole different approach of the ancient songs. They try to achieve technical perfection and because of this and the pop approach of the producer, the result is a somehow bit sterile album. Don’t get me wrong, it’s really well done and it’s nice to hear how they mix influences from many forms of world music with the Dutch tradition, but it’s all sung so decent and properly. I miss the dirt, the hatred the love, the passion these songs tell about. This is folk for a non-folk audience, for an audience that prefers technique above passion and seen the success of many artists in that style, Three-ality might be able to reach a much bigger audience than many folk bands. But on the other hand I think we should be happy that there are still people out there that wants to sing and record these Dutch songs as this repertoire is very rare these days.
www.three-ality.nl
Eelco Schilder


Tummel "Payback time"
Label: Own label; 2009
Grannar "Sofiagatan"
Label:
Evolving traditions; 08; 2008
Tummel is a Swedish/Danish folk-rock band that stole my heart a few years ago. I got their debut album for review and loved their uncomplicated, energetic sound. This album Oy really impressed me. Their second album, Transit, was nice as well but a bit more modest. Recently their third album was released called Payback time and it surely is. They are back with messy, energetic roots-rock with influences from the Scandinavian tradition, Klezmer, Balkan, jazz, rock and many other styles. It’s clear that they love creating a party and they do this with uplifting compositions and real craftsmanship. Not for those who like subtle, melodic Scandinavian music. More for those who can use an energy shot by a band that play with fun and at a high level at the same time. Besides Tummel also a bit older album by Grannar that includes Pär Moberg, who is one of the Tummel musicians as well. This album contains traditional and original music in the style of the South Swedish traditional music. All three musicians come from Malmö, so that might be the reason why. A very different album from the Tummel one, acoustic on bass, violin, saxophone and an occasional hurdy-gurdy, harmonica and melodeon. The album is mostly instrumental and very well played. It’s pure and honest acoustic Swedish folk that sounds up to date, but with an ancient soul. This album is perfect for those who are into the Swedish style of playing, combining the violin with the Saxophone. A combination that is about to become typically Swedish, so many albums I heard the past years with this combination. This is one of the nicest!
www.tummel.nu
Eelco Schilder


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