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For a four-piece--two voices, nyckelharpa (a Swedish keyed fiddle), and guitar--Sweden's Ranarim achieve a very full sound. Part of the ongoing acoustic revolution in folk music, but with the influence of modern pop at the edges, they delve into the past with ballads full of blood and gore all performed with youthful glee. But there's also plenty of humor to leaven the misery, as on "Infor-Ljusbader-Hin Å Hätta," which ends with a rhyme comprising 22 goat names! The voices of Sofia Sandén and Ulrika Bodén (who also sing with Rosenberg 7 and Hoven Droven) complement each other perfectly, intertwining so wonderfully it's impossible to tell where one ends and the other begins. The instruments offer an ideal frame for the material, while the one original piece, "Rackelhanen," offers a polka that sounds as if it could have been composed 100 years ago. Think of them as Swedish folk's answer to ABBA. --Chris Nickson
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Till the Light of Day
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Jussi Björling Edition: Studio Recordings 1930-1959
Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002S9L Release Date: 1998-01-20 |
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This set tells you why Jussi Bjorling is a perennial entrant in the "Tenor of the Century" sweepstakes. Even as the voice darkens from the light lyric to the full, darker instrument of the later recordings, we hear a singer whose elegant style, lovely timbre and innate musicality touch the heart. Many of the selections are sung in Swedish, less of a liability than you might suppose. In whatever language, Bjorling's molten gold flows lavishly. He eschews the sobs and sentimentality that disfigure so much verismo repertory, making his points with stylish vocalism. He's been called a "cool" singer, but try his Puccini and Verdi arias on Disc One and you'll find more than enough vocal and emotional heat. The selections include many neglected Scandinavian songs, sung, like the arias, with a naturalness that disarms criticism. -- Dan DavisAmazon.com
Swedish tenor Jussi Björling gets many votes for the distinction of greatest all-time tenor. Up to the end, the voice projected a boyish vulnerability, though he also had enough stentorian power to sing the heavy Puccini roles and was ready to take on Lohengrin when he died. He was so deeply musical he eschewed the usual tenor vulgarity without ever slighting the music's theatricality. Even these four well-filled discs of arias and songs can't fully encompass the vocal riches he left behind, but there's a lot here, much of it from his earliest years and (hope you don't mind) sung in a Swedish translation. --David Patrick StearnsCustomer Reviews:
Superb!.......2001-07-29
Beatiful singing - but where are the Swedish texts?.......2001-06-22
This would get 4 stars but has been marked down for only supplying token texts and translations in the large booklet. It is understandable (sort of) that the Italian opera excerpts don't merit texts and translations as (apart from the Callas recitals series) EMI generally doesn't provide texts with historical issues. However the tempting inclusion of a dozen or so texts to the Italian and Swedish songs makes one all the more aware of the miserliness of not providing all the texts.
if you like bjorling this is the best thing you can get!.......2000-06-26
The ULTIMATE Collection.......1999-11-02
Definitive survey of one of the finest singers on record.......1998-09-25
This collection, from the large set of EMI recordings, provides a wonderful survey of Bjoerling's career. He was a straight 'spinto' tenor, that is, between a lyrical tenor (like Pavarotti) and a dramatic tenor (like Domingo). Most of the Puccini roles demand a spinto and those are the roles that Bjoerling was unbeatable in (particularly Des Grieux in Manon Lescaut). However, I think I most prize this collection for the songs sung in English on the last disc. I had some of them on a cassette I wore out in the car and others on a vinyl disc I wore out at home. For shear beauty of voice, the Berceuse by Jocelyn is stunning. For perfect diction, intonation and style, Love but a Day is breathtaking. Buy this set and I guarantee you'll fall in love with what many think is the finest voice on record.
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Till the Light of Day
Ranarim Manufacturer: Northside Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004UANR Release Date: 2000-07-11 |
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For a four-piece--two voices, nyckelharpa (a Swedish keyed fiddle), and guitar--Sweden's Ranarim achieve a very full sound. Part of the ongoing acoustic revolution in folk music, but with the influence of modern pop at the edges, they delve into the past with ballads full of blood and gore all performed with youthful glee. But there's also plenty of humor to leaven the misery, as on "Infor-Ljusbader-Hin Å Hätta," which ends with a rhyme comprising 22 goat names! The voices of Sofia Sandén and Ulrika Bodén (who also sing with Rosenberg 7 and Hoven Droven) complement each other perfectly, intertwining so wonderfully it's impossible to tell where one ends and the other begins. The instruments offer an ideal frame for the material, while the one original piece, "Rackelhanen," offers a polka that sounds as if it could have been composed 100 years ago. Think of them as Swedish folk's answer to ABBA. --Chris NicksonCustomer Reviews:
Can't wait for their next CD.......2006-01-04
Delightful Charming Music.......2002-12-03
I'm hooked!.......2002-02-05
A delightful album that makes Swedish music more assailable.......2000-12-17
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500 Classic Masterpieces
Manufacturer: Vox (Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00008FZWM Release Date: 1992-11-04 |
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'Till the Storm Passes By
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CECG9C |
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1.let my light shine.2.the light house.3."medley"yes i know.4.i wouldn't take nothing for my journey now.5.where could i go.6.what a day that will be.7,jesus saves.8.'till the storm passes by.9.joy comes in the morning.10.step into the water.11.i will sing of my redeemer.12.consider the lilies.13.then i blowed on my knees.14.when he was on the crossPop Music:
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