This is the third album in NorthSide's compilation series that's perennially billed as "cheaper than food." At three dollars, it's hard to argue. This Minneapolis-based label is known for its eclectic mixture of Nordic roots music, with artists espousing both conventional and modern interpretations of their homeland sounds, be they from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Samiland. Fiddles, acoustic guitars, accordion, and percussion abound here, but unorthodox instruments such as synthesizers, electric guitar, and didjeridoo occasionally surface. From the shamanistic techno stylings of Wimme to the entrancing, poppy vocal harmonies of Värttinä to the lively strings of the Nyckelharpa Orchestra to the electronica-meets-early-music vibe of Garmarna's latest, it is hard to deny the passion and artistry of these groups. Some tracks are more outstanding than others, and the appreciation of each lies purely with an individual listener's taste. Some of the artists represented herein are far more diverse than their singular entries would suggest, but this disc offers a good starting point for new listeners. There album also includes four exclusive live tracks as a bonus. Hey, for three dollars, are you really gonna complain? --Bryan Reesman
Nordic Roots, Vol. 3,Various Artists,Northside Records,Finnish Folk,Int'l & World Music,Norwegian,Pop,Scandinavia,Scandinavian Folk,Swedish Folk,World Music,Worldbeat
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Nordic Roots, Vol. 3
Various Artists Manufacturer: Northside Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005OKSW Release Date: 2001-10-02 |
Tracks:
- Suvetar, Goddess Of Spring - Gjallarhorn
- Ahma - Maria Kalaniemi
- Bamboo Honey - Wimme
- Polska/Sold Or Sale (Live) - Vasen
- The Lever - Harv
- The Full Rigged Ship/The New Rigged Ship - Aly Bain
- Polska After Johan Erik Taklax - Maria Kalaniemi
- Bulldog (Live) - Hedningarna
- Laiksa - Varttina
- Seagull (Live) - Swap
- High Mountains, Low Valleys (Live) - Ranarim
- The Big Polska - Nyckelharpa Orchestra
- Riverside Aby - Karen Tweed
- Greenest Branch - Garmarna
- Malort - Hoven Droven
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This is the third album in NorthSide's compilation series that's perennially billed as "cheaper than food." At three dollars, it's hard to argue. This Minneapolis-based label is known for its eclectic mixture of Nordic roots music, with artists espousing both conventional and modern interpretations of their homeland sounds, be they from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, or Samiland. Fiddles, acoustic guitars, accordion, and percussion abound here, but unorthodox instruments such as synthesizers, electric guitar, and didjeridoo occasionally surface. From the shamanistic techno stylings of Wimme to the entrancing, poppy vocal harmonies of Värttinä to the lively strings of the Nyckelharpa Orchestra to the electronica-meets-early-music vibe of Garmarna's latest, it is hard to deny the passion and artistry of these groups. Some tracks are more outstanding than others, and the appreciation of each lies purely with an individual listener's taste. Some of the artists represented herein are far more diverse than their singular entries would suggest, but this disc offers a good starting point for new listeners. There album also includes four exclusive live tracks as a bonus. Hey, for three dollars, are you really gonna complain? --Bryan ReesmanCustomer Reviews:
Scandinavian "old time" music, brought into the 21st century........2005-12-15
The mix of the traditional with the modern varies from group to group, but all are very talented musicians, all are worth listening to. My favorites are Vartinna, Gjallerhorn, Vasen, Ranarim, Hoven Droven, Hedningarna, and Sorten Muld (sorry, no diacritical marks available on this processor).
The sound engineering is superb, as would be expected from Scandinavian sound engineers.
The price is the frosting on the cake. They are practically giving these away, with the expectation that once you have sampled this genre you will be hooked and buy more. They're right.
Explore the Exotic intoxicating vibrant diverse sounds!.......2004-03-30
A scrumptuous smorgasbord.......2003-08-09
None of the performers here are strictly traditional. Instead, all of them blend elements of the old with the new, producing what one critic has called a "melding of the transcendent with the subterranean."
This is a great introduction to a neglected area of world folk music. And hey, at this price, you can't go wrong. 5 stars.
More intriguing Scandinavian music from NorthSide.......2003-05-25
Shimmering, Sparkling, Glittering Music.......2002-12-27
powerful and captivating! The "joik" chanting by Wimme (Finland) has a Native American sound and feel, which is tremendously moving combined with the modern techno sounds. It actually has some Buddhist-like meditative undertones that are intriguing beyond description. Nordic Music is indeed a natural wonder and is worth exploring by anyone who loves traditional and roots music. Erika Borsos (erikab93)
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