Listen to some songs from Denmark
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Askur (2 CD) - Kristian Blak and Yggdrasil
- 22.99 Yggdrasil is a Nordic ensemble based in the Faroe Islands, formed in 1981 by composer and pianist Kristian Blak. The ensemble has a repertoire that encompasses a wide range of genres - from free jazz to classical - and expressions - from humor and beauty to disaster and destruction. This is a 2 CD cololection fo live concerts from 1982- 2006. Artists in these shows include Anders Hagberg - Anders Jormin - Angelika Nielsen - Annika Johannesen - Aviaja Lumholt - Brandur Jacobsen - Eivør Pálsdóttir - Ernst Dalsgarð - Heðin Ziska Davidsen - Herfinnur Árnafjall - John Tchicai - Kári Sverrisson - Karin Korpelainen - Kristian Blak - Lelle Kullgren - Mia Káradóttir - Mikael Blak - Morten Carlsen - Ólavur Øster - Philippe Carré - Sunleif Rasmussen - Tarira - Tore Brunborg - Villu Veski Lydbilleder - Evald Thomsen - 19.99 one of the greatest Danish fiddlers in this century and one of the most inspiring musicians and characters of Danish traditional folk music Koder på snor - Valravn - 18.99 The title ("Codes on a string") is inspired by the science of 'string theory' - that all forces and particles in the universe are connected.This second album by the band features original compositions based on tradition. Faroese singer Anna Katrin Egilstrøð still leads with her melancholic and longing Nordic tone as a starting point, and the band (from Denmark, Swizterland and Ecuador, using violins, violas, hurdy-gurdy, percussion and keyboards) offers power and space in fair measure to support her vision and sound. Rejsedage/Travelling (CD/DVD) - Haugaard and Hoirup - 19.99 The 7th album of the Danish violin-guitar duo of Harald Haugaard and Morten Alfred Høirup is a celebtation of their 10th anniversary of working together, a CD and DVD set that is as wonderful as anything they have done. They are my friends as well as great musicians, and so I am highly biased, but nonetheless, this is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. (DVD is NTSC/North America format) Duo for Violin and Guitar - Haugaard and Høirup - 16.99 The pleasure in such a recording is in the exchange of ideas evident in each tune, as two exellent musicians both share the spotlight and vie for centerstage.' - Dirty Linen Kryss - Færd, Dørge, Becker and Hjetland - 16.99 A Faroese-Danish band, with a bit of Swedish and Norwegian tossed in, Kryss is a cooperation of the band Færd (Jens Ulvsand, Eskil Romme and Peter Ulbrand), Pierre Dørge, Irene Becker and singer Jullie Hjetland. Based in the Faeroe islands, the sextet presents a combination of traditional songs, originals and odd global fusions like a Scandinavian/Kurdish crossover. Each song is a revelation and a surprise. Kefir - Kefir Kvartet - 16.99 Unusual new music produced in a folk-rooted tradition, but a full out experiment in mixing unique new sounds with the old. Instruments include bouzouki (Greek and irish), guitar, percussion, violin, melodica, cittern and bass. Highly recommended for the adventurous ear. Reptilica Polaris - Afenginn - 16.99 the band says: "In the dark uniform western hemisphere, where rationality and stress seems to be the new religion, a small distant light is now appearing. Deeply rooted in the faith and tradition of sincere musical virtuosity and sheer madness, the new release from the acrobatic Danish deviates Afenginn, must challenge the stagnate state of every part-time depressed citizen of modern society. In a challenging unpretentious head-on collision with the conformity of well polished musical mainstream, this one-of-a-kind polyethnic contrastic Balkan-Scandinavian music blend will make every honest delirium-connoisseur go into ruptures. The music is best defined as Bela Bartok drinking schnappses of melancholic nordic klezmer with Mike Patton." 'Nuff said. Himmerlandsmelodier - Eskil Romme - 16.99 The Danish saxophone and accordion player, Eskil Romme, is a man of relatively few words, but a lot of idealism. He performs a mix of traditional and contemporary Nordic and Celtic music,a nd with his wife, he also runs an organic farm, so he knows a bit about 'roots.'. The CD features accordion player Karen Tweed (UK), the piano player Peter Rosendal (DK) and the violinist Ditte Fromseier Mortensen (DK). He is also joined by guitarist Morten Alfred Høirup, who says of Romme, "if you have a listen to the music, I am sure that you'll agree that this is a beautiful and truely original piece of work, one of the kind that stays in your head and makes you wonder." Akrobakkus - Afenginn - 16.99 fRoots says: 'Denmark's favorite madmen (the closest analogy as far as bizarre humor goes is 3 Mustaphas 3) are back with more of what's become their stock-in-trade: Balkan-influenced original music that veers from the bizarre to the sublime. The music, by mandolin player Kim Nyberg, is delightfully complex and full, bringing in not only the five-piece band but a number of guests here and there. The musicianship is wonderful throughout (just listen to clarinetist Rasmus Krøyer wail, or the solos from bassist Andrzej krejniuk) and the sense of strange fun is as palpable as on their previous discs (you have to love a band that lists "trash" among their instruments). The liner notes are as interesting and amusing as the music and that's saying a lot. They've developed into a worldclass eccentric group, even though there's little of Denmark in their sound (okay, absolutely nothing). Take them for what they are, which is wonderful, and enjoy. Pure madness' Musiker/Musician - Karl Skaarup with Kristian Bugge - 16.99 Traditional Danish folk music presented by an 85 year old master on the accordion, accompanied by fiddle Hemmeligheden / The Secret - Anja Praest Mikkelsen - 16.99 Clarinetist from Phonix, Anja Præst Mikkelsen, stands out front for the first time on her own recording, although she is joined by fellow band members and other great musicians form the new folk movement in Denmark: Sigurd Hockings' Nikolaj Busk, Jesper Vinther, Ditte Fromseier Mortensen, Andreas Tophøj, Jakob Holdensen, Peter Sejersen, Rikke Lundorff, Kirstine Elise Pedersen, Rasmus Henriksen, Jesper Falch and Jes Kroman. Ø - Serras - 16.99 The fourth Serras album is entitled "Ø" - the Danish word for island. The new CD was composed and recorded in the hall of an old hotel. The surroundings, the tranquility and a very relaxed mood have had a huge impact upon the music, far more subdued compared to earlier albums. But there is still music here with the powerful expression that has always been their trademark. The band is growing up, developing subtlty and grace along with power and energy. Sune Rahbek : Drums, Harald Haugaard : Fiddle, Sune Hånsbæk : Guitar, Mads Riishede : Bass, Hans Mydtskov : Saxophone, Torben Sminge : Sound engineer Tungen ud af vinduet - Trio THG - 16.99 The trio of Andreas Tophoj on violin, Sigurd Hockings on guitar, and Michael Graubaek on violin stick their "Tongue Out of the Window" on this excellent new folk disc from Denmark. Trio Tinus - TrioTinus - 16.99 Traditional Danish dance music inspired by the legendary dance band Æ'Tinusser. The trio is Carl Erik Lundgaard: cromatic accordion, mouth organ; Anders Ringgaard: trombone and Vagn Dahl Hansen: piano. Midnat - Zenobia - 16.99 Zenobia is a Danish folktrio that plays well-known Danish folksongs and original compositions. With varied backgrounds in folk, jazz, popular song, Argentine tango, the trio of Louise Støjberg - vocal; Mette Kathrine Jensen - accordion; and Charlotte Støjberg - piano offer a unique and subtle new music. Hal and Nikolaj - Hal Parfitt-Murray and Nikolaj Busk - 16.99 14 tracks of decidedly "new folk" from Denmark, played by two great musicians on violin, viola, mandolin, five-string guitar, voice, feet, grand piano, harmonium and accordion Gaestebud/Feast - Haugaard and Hoirup - 17.99 Any time violinist Harald Haugaard and guitarist Morten Alfred Høirup get together is an event. Their 2005 release Gæstebud is no exception. The intuitive timing of musical brothers, the impeccable musicianship, the brilliant choice of material are all evident in this, their 4th recording together. This time out they have invited along 'a few' friends to the party: Tapani Varis, Karen Tweed, Ruthie Dornfeld, Eileen Ivers, Hans Jørgen Christensen, Niall Keegan, Carl Erik Lundgaard, Karen Mose, Helene Blum, Sofia Karlsson, Channe Nussbaum, Helen Davies, Ale Möller, Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and the folks from Le Vent du Nord: Benoit Bourque, Olivier Demers, Simon Beaudry and Nicolas Boulerice. Not a bad guest list! En gang og altid - Helene Blum - 16.99 Burning Fields - Harald Haugaard - 16.99 The Danish fiddler returns with a dynamic new recording that skirts and flirts with and ultimately shatters all the boundaries. Folk music, rock, jazz, baroque, classical and pure noise all collide on 7 songs and a long "Burning Fields Suite." Om Sommeren - Haugaard and Hoirup - 16.99 The third studio recording by the Danish duo is every bit as wonderful as the previous ones. Harald Haugaard's fiddle playing just gets better and Morten Alfred Høirup's guitar work is, as always, superb. The bonus on this release: Morton sings on a few tracks, his husky, heartfelt vocals adding another fine touch to the duo's work. Sweet Nyaa - Moving Cloud - 16.99 w guest Donal Lunny on 11 of the 13 tracks Aldrig får jeg fred - Tumult - 16.99 The Third recording by the Danish folk-rock ensemble is by far the most broad in scope, and complete in execution. From hard rockers to folk ballads, their never miss a beat as they forge ahead. Lemon River - Klakki - 16.99 Jazz and folk influenced pop music from Faroe Islands Ravnating (Konsert) - Kristian Blak and Yggdrasil - 16.99 Burturav - Spaelimenninir - 15.99 Faroese folk and dance music ensemble. '...this band has enough energy and fire to keep you happy and warm even on the coldest Faroese nights.' - Dirty Linen Spaelimenninir I Hoydolom - Spaelimenninir - 15.99 Faroese folk and dance music ensemble Rekavidur / Hinumegin - Spaelimenninir - 16.99 Faroese folk and dance music ensemble. Two classic recordings (1984 and 1986) of Danish, American and Faroese music on one CD 10 Point - Kristine Heeboll - 16.99 The Danish fiddler (of Trio Mio and Phonix) steps back to the front on her 2007 release of original tunes, backed by an impressive ensemble from around Scandinavia: Dan Gisen Malmquist (clarinet and bass clarinet), Peter Eget (harmonika), Ditte Fromseier (violin and bratsch), Andreas Tophøj (violin) and Cecillie Hyldgaard (cello). The sounds run from elegant to exhuberant, and Heebøll once again shows that she has what it takes to bring Danish folk music to the frontline of Nordic roots music. Omnivor - Henrik Jansberg - 16.99 The young Danish fiddler comes to 2007 with a full band and an insatiable appetite for new musical idea. Joined by his own tourning band of violin, viola, guitars, mandolins, banjo, drums, percussion, nyckelharpa, dobro and doublebass with guests Christopher Davis Maack on violin and Sonnich Lydom playing harmonica and diatonic accordion. Lys Light Ljus - Haugaard and Hoirup - 16.99 traditional Danish folk works for fiddle, guitar and voice by two of Denmark's most repsected musicians. Vingården - Morten Alfred Høirup - 16.99 The Vineyard present six new melodies by Morten Alfred Høirup and three old ballads, played by folk-musicians from USA, Finland and Denmark. The very unusual and old Danish instruments used on many of the tracks give you a new version of this old European music as it might have sounded before it developed into what we today know as Danish traditional Folk music. Morten Alfred has created a name for himself throughout Scandinavia as a young rythm guitarist within a variety of genres: Danish, Celtic, American, French-Canadian and contemporary folk music. Stand clear of the closing door - please - Serras - 16.99 The third recording by this remarkable Danish folk-rock band. Produced by Morten Alfred Hoirup and guest starring Magnus Stinnerbom and members of the traditional Daish folk group Lang Linken. Harald Haugaard - violin; Hans Mydtskov - saxophone; Sune Hånsbæk - guitar, Mads Riishede - bass, Sune Rahbek; drums, percussion. En Sød Og Liflig Klang - Helene Blum - 16.99 Folk and modern interpretations of Jule music old and new by the Danish singer, accompanied by Harald Haugaard (who also produced the recordings), with Ditte Fromseier, Harald Haugaard, Kirstine Elise Pedersen, lea Havelund, Mikkel Bøggild, Sune Hånsbæk, Torben Sminge, Hans Mydtskov, Karen Mose, Jullie Hjetland, Kristian Stærke on violins, cello, guitar and vocals. One of the best Christmas recordings I have heard in a while. Highly recommended. Hur - Instinkt - 16.99 New-folk music ensemble from Denmark edges towards rock without ever crossing the line into pure pop. Heavy on the fiddles, with a generous supply of hurdy-gurdy, flutes, and viola, and backed up with a rock-solid rhythm section, this is primarily an instrumental recording, supported by the occasional fine vocal. Stories around a holy goat - Trio Mio - 16.99 Trio Mio continue to explore their Danish/Swedish connection with Kristine Heebøll Violin, backing vocals - Nikolaj Busk Piano, accordion, harmonium, melodica, pumporgan backing vocals – and Jens Ulvsand, Flat back bouzouki, guitar, vocals. This is the third and best recording so far by this remarkable ensemble. Highly Recommended. Når engle danser - Lunau - 16.99 Danish folk-rock and acoustic pop with a little edginess, played by Katrine Munk Rasmussen on cello, Peter Sund on acoustic guitar, dobro and harmonica and Trine Lunau on accordion and vocal. Det dansende par - Kirstine Sand - 16.99 Debut CD by a fine young Danish fiddler, playing traditional Danish music witha lot of verve, joy and energy. The measure of respect she has already gathere din Demnark is evident in the list of guests who agreed to join her on this recording: Rasmus Zeeberg (guitar), Nikolaj Wamberg (double bass), Andreas Tophøj (violin), Charlotte Støjberg Scmidt (piano), Louise Støjberg (vocal), Kirstine Elise Pedersen (cello), Ditte Fromseier Mortensen (viola, violin). Ojeblikke - Mette Kathrine - 16.99 Øjeblikke is the Solo debut by the fine Danish accordionist from Kvasir. Natravn - Stine Michel - 16.99 The first recording by a fine Danish songwriter and vocalist, joned by an excellent band that includes a wide musical pallette of guitars, pedal steel, nyckelharpa, dobro, drums, percussion, bass, harmonium, Hammond organ, bozouki, flutes and more. Kalejdoskop - Gunner Friis - 16.99 Gunner Friis is considered a pearl among pearls of Danish folk musicians, a fiddler who still regularly plays traditional music for dances around the country. Kaleidoscope presents a series of recordings, some solo, most with some of the musicians who hold him in high esteem. The CD was created as a gift to Gunner Friis on his 60th birthday in 2005. Nye Sko (new shoes) - Kvasir - 16.99 Interpretations of traditional Danish dance tunes and songs, with Mette Kathrine on accordion, Henriette Hansen on fiddle and vocals, and occasional contributions by Yann Flaquet on guitar. Lively, spirited music from Denmark for dancing and listening. Grum - Instinkt - 16.99 Hard hitting folk-roots-and-rock from one of Denmark's hot young bands, grinding it out on fiddles, bass, drums, flutes, drejelire, bratch, jewsharp and more. Pigens Morgen - Sussie Nielsen - 16.99 The Danish singer's 2006 release of Danish and Irish folk songs, accompanied by piano, bass, harp, violin, bouzuki, bagpies, etc. Risastova - Kristian Blak and Yggdrasil - 15.99 The ensemble Yggdrasil embarks on its 25th year with an ensemble of musicians from Faroe isalnds and Estonia, and featuring Kari Sverrisson. They perform modern interpretations of traditional Faroese skjaldurs, ballads and hymns. There are also unusual compositions by Kristian Blak. A Gown of Water (Í kjól úr vatni) - Klakki - 16.99 Unusual folk-rooted jazz and pop music based on contemporary Icelandic poetry Oy! - Tummel - 16.99 This Nordic klezmer unit is based in Malmö, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark, and their agressive style of playing the music is fresh and interesting. This is their first release, 2001, that started it all. Pigeon Folk Pieces - Trio Mio - 16.99 The second effort by the Danish tro led by violinist Kristine Heeboll with Jens Ulvsand on bouzouki and guitar and Nikolaj Busk on piano and accordion. A touch of the contemporary avant garde meets the deeply traditional folk in a recording that is . Solen - Karen and Helene - 16.99 Two great young, up and coming Danish singers, Karen Mose (from the band Phonix) and Helene Blum sing traditional Danish songs in new arrangements. Karen and Helene give the rich Danish song tradition a new and modern dimension. They are accompanied by an impressive group of Nordic musicians including Leo Svensson, Morten Alfred Høirup and Harald Haugaard, who also produced. Complex, subtle arrangements skirt all kinds of musical borders, enhancing but never obscuring the traditional source material. Gammeldans and Knagstykker - Ae Tinuser - 18.99 A 2 CD set of traditional music from Denmark. Gammeldans and Knågstykker present traditional dance music from Western Jutland, played by three old musicians - Hans Nielsen (1906-95), fiddle, Karl Nielsen (1911-83), piano, and Ejnar Nielsen (1911- 83), drums and trombone. Together they were known as Æ Tinuser, 'The Tinus Brothers.' Their mixture of traditional tunes and standard popular dance music made them very popular up to the mid-60’s. By the 1970’s and 80’s they were experiencing a revival, due to the overall revival of traditional popular music. 'Gammeldans' was recorded in 1978-79. 'Knågstykker' was recorded in 1965 and 1969. Day is Dawning - Sussie Nielsen - 16.99 The wonderful and warm Danish singer focuses on Celtic music and themes, but delivers them with a distinctively Nordic feeling. Accompanied by Helen Davies, Harp; Alan Colfer, Guitar; Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, Fiddle, tin whistle; Nikolaj Busk, Piano, piano accordion; Niklas Roswall, Nyckelharpa, moraharpa; Soma Allpass, Cello; Peter G. Sørensen, Fiddle and Bjarne Schmidt, Bouzouki. Fanden er los - V.Poulsens Kapel - 16.99 The 2005 release of Fanden er løs celebrates the 25th anniversary of this marvelous traditional ensemble of piano, fiddle, mundharpe and accordion. Simple, straightforward dance tunes from Denmark are the order of the day, with a side of Quebec and Cape Breton to keep it sprightly. Un-affected folk music for dancing and listening by the trio of Valdenar Poulsen (aka Jes Kroman), Vagn Poulsen (aka Sonnich Lydom) and Vera Poulsen (aka Malene Daniel Beck). Dromte mig en drom - Morild - 16.99 On Drømte mig en drøm Morild present Danish songs in new wrapping. In a blend of folk, jazz and modern grooves, the trio of musicians playing drums, bass, saxophone and keyboards (with guest fiddler Makiko Hirabayashi) interpret traditional songs - tales of faith, hope, love, life and death. This may be pretty smooth for the more 'folk' listener, but their mix of sharp instrumental skills and a fantastic lead singer, Anne Duehoim, help keep this recording from falling into a mainstream jazz trap. Onskebarn - Poul Lendal - 16.99 Poul Lendal has been at the center of the Danish folk music scene for 35 years and is often called The Godfather of Danish Folk. And yet it is 2005 and he is only now presenting his first solo recording, Ønskebarn, with 23 of his musician and singer friends joining him on 22 tracks. Live in Rudolstadt - Yggdrasil - 16.99 Recorded at various 2003 concerts Kristian Blak and Yggdrasil focus on original compositions Blak and interpretations of folk material from the North Atlantic: Faroese ballads, hymns, rhymes, Inuit songs, Shetland tunes and their own blend of ethno-world interpretations with a definitive jazz edge. Features the wonderful vocalist Eivor Palisdottir. Traditional Music in the Faroe Islands 1950 - 1999 - Various Faroese artists - 22.99 A production by French label Frémaux and Associés in collaboration with Tutl. A double CD produced by Kári Sverrisson and Kristian Blak covers the whole range of folk music in the Faroes, from informal group singing to various intstrumental traditions. Once CD covers Faroese language traditions, the second focuses on the Danish. detailed English and French notes included Retrograd - Afenginn - 15.99 This unorthodox Danish small orchestra performs music that is high-energy, humorous and virtuoso bastard-ethno music: original folk music-based compositions containing odd meters, wildness, energy and catchy melodies, but also moments of meditation and melancholy. Thwre are hints of klezmer and other eastern European sounds, but the final mix is all their own Spirits - Harald Haugaard and Anders Mogensen - 15.99 Haugaard seeks new ground in this fusion of Danish folk music and jazz-rock sensibilities. Jazz percussion, guitar and bass by Anders Mogensen, Krister Jonsson and Jonas Westergård bring new ideas to the Danish folk dance tunes they grab and reinvent. It's aggressive but never distorted, and the power of Haugaard's fiddling is never overcome by the strength of Mogensen's drum kit. Collage - Phonix - 16.99 The Danish quartet returns from their 2004 tour with 13 songs recorded live in Brussels, Chicago, New York City, Bielefeld, Montréal, Toronto and several places in Denmark. Some new pieces, some Phønix favorites, all done with new energy by vocalist Karen Mose, accordionist Jesper Vinther Petersen, clarinet and bass clarinetist Anja Præst Mikkelsen and percussionist Jesper Falch. Umafter - Spaelimenninir - 15.99 Faroese folk and dance music ensemble Yderland - Carl Erik Lundgaard - 16.99 Danish diatonic accordionist joined by a wide ranging ensemble of tradtional and modern musicians including Harald Haugaard, Mads Riishede, Christoffer S. Møller and many others. Yderland consists of primarily new material from accordionist Carl Erik Lundgaard, arranged and produced in cooperation with bassist Mads Riishede. The music is expressive, and has stories to tell, both serious and humorous. Reel Irish - Kasir - 15.99 Irish reels in Denmark Hiimstoun - Drones and Bellows/ Dragseth Duo - 16.99 This Danish/German project presents tunes and songs from the border region, in 5 unique dialects/ languages, The bands, the Danish Drones and Bellows and the German Dragseth duo, both come from just north and south of the Danish/German border. Signatur - Henrik Jansberg - 16.99 This is the debut CD by the young Danish violin virtuoso, presenting both traditional and contemporary music with sensitivity and swing. Tracks are solo or lighly accompanied by some of Denmark's best young musicians on violins, bass, concertina, guitar and percussion. Kvaern - Tumult - 16.99 Kværn is the 2004 release by this Danish band known for their agressive mix of ancient ballads and tunes with contemporary energy and instrumentation. Over Seas - Sula, with Andy Irvine - 15.99 Eskil Romme, Rod Sinclair, Erling Olsen and their special guest Andy Irvine present 11 songs and tunes from Celtic and Scandinavian music traditions, blended to find their common historical background Trio Mio - Kristine Heebøll - 16.99 A remarkable trio of Danish violinist Kristine Heeboll, Swedish guitarist and bouzouki player Jens Ulvsand (of the band Avada) and Danish pianist and accordionist Nikolaj Busk perform from but not in the tradition, using the roots to generate modern modes inspired by jazz and classical as much as folk. The results are both elegant and energetic. Naermest naesten nogen - Soren Korshoj - 13.99 The Danish singer and songwriter Søren Korshøj has released his solo album Nærmest næsten nøgen (Almost Naked) 12 songs composed by Søren Korshøj; guitar and vocals in Danish. Søren is also know as one of the members of the Danish folkband Instinkt. Fastland - Sula - 13.99 The music is from the whole north Atlantic area… reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas, hopsas and powerful songs. Rod Sinclair (Scotland) sings and plays guitar and 5-string banjo. Eskil Romme (Denmark) plays accordion, saxophone and pipes. Erling Olsen (Denmark) is a fiddler in the traditional Nordic style. Balance - de Fries and D. Beck - 16.99 Danish duo of fiddler Tove de Fries and piano player Malene D. Beck offer Danish dance tunes in a bright and straight ahead way. Classic - Baltinget - 15.99 The well-respected Danish band returns to a more acoustic expression in an album that is a mixture of traditional and contemporary folk music, played on fiddles, guitars, accordion, bass and percussion with vocalist Tove de Fries. Yggdrasil (Tree of Life) - Kristian Blak and Yggdrasil - 16.99 Faoroese composer and musician Kristian Blak with the Nordic ensemble Yggdrasil and Faroese singer Eivør Pálsdóttir. Malargrot - Spaelimenninir - 13.99 The 2003 release of this Faroese folk legend brings more of their folk-rooted yet innovative spirit to life. Handvoerkersange og Skoemteviser - Fin Alfred - 15.99 Fin Alfred has been working with labor songs, old folk songs and the songs of the travelling people, since he was a young man in the years after the 2nd World War. On his travels he met and exchanged songs with craftspeople and travellers from all over Europe and the Nordic countries. With Claus Fossing (drums), Morten Alfred Hoirup (guitar) and Anders Hofset (bass) To-rader på Dansk (Two Row Danish) - Carl Erik Lundgaard - 15.99 At the age of 14, Carl Erik Lundgaard started his professional career as a musician. 35 years later Carl Erik is still going strong, giving a special priority to his solo career on the diatonic accordion. Carl Erik´s repertoire consists of traditional Danish folkmusic from the last several centuries as well as originally composed contemporary folk music. The Dancing Dog - Drones and Bellows - 15.99 The Danish folk ensemble is joined by Scots musician Brian McNeill (Battlefield Band) Fenja Menja - Fenja Menja - 13.99 Contemporary, original folk rock, rising from the roots of Nordic mythology and mysticism – combined with the seductiveness of the folk tradition. Fenja Menja’s music lures the listener with wondrous notes from the depths of the ancient woods, until, suddenly, the rude awakening by the singeing stench of brimstone from guileful farting trolls. Katja Mikkelsen, fiddle, bagpipes, flutes – Kenneth Hermansen, electric guitar, vocal – Morten Lolk Rasch, piano – Johan Ahrenfeldt, electric bass – Søren Andersen, drums
Katten i Saekken - Fenja Menja - 15.99 dansk, danish, denmark nordic nordan scandinavia europe, danmark, violin, flutes, bagpipe, saekpipa, sakpipa Silke - Harpens Kraft - 15.99 Using nyckelharpa, violin, hardingfele, guitar, keyboards, church organ, bass kantele and other traditional instruments, from Denmark, Harpens Kraft revive the old ways without apology Den sidste schottish - Live - Kaetter Quartet - 12.99 The Danish folk, jazz and rock ensemble recorded live at the Tarm Festival Traditionel Musik Fra Læsø - Various Artsists - 19.99 43 authentic recordings of instrumental music from the island of Læsø Knorifas - Lang Linken - 15.99 Lang Linken is one of the most experienced Danish folk music bands. In the early 70s. The young Lang Linken started as a band, which learned from the old traditional fiddlers, musicians and female singers and still today Lang Linken stand as one of the links between young musicians and the original traditional Danish folk music. Live - Phonix - 15.99 The Danish folk-rock and jazz ensemble recorded live Pigen and Drengen - Phonix - 15.99 This band has always been right on the verge if finding their voice, and with the production help of Morten Alfred Hoirup they finally have! A strong reed sound and a much greater emphasis on vocals make this a super recording of Nordic roots. Udbrud - Phonix - 15.99 Danish folk rock, violin, accordion, clarinets Serras - Serras - 15.99 Most of the members of Serras have their roots in styles of music other than traditional, but they all have a great interest in exploring, working with and expressing music emerging from their own culture. Harald Haugaard, the one in Serras most deeply involved with traditional Danish music, found a number of themes in old dusty music books from, among others, the clerk Rasmus Storm from the south Funen, the flautist Count Otto von Raben from Lolland and the Faeroese student of theology, Jens Christian Svabonius from Copenhagen. The band members have worked with many styles of music and still do. As a result, the music is characterised by this multitude of styles. Second Hand - Serras - 15.99 This is the second recording by the Danish fusion-folk ensemble Serras, whose members span the Danish folk music scene as players in bands like Puls, Haugaard and Hoirup, Sorten Muld and many others. Wallegnav - Tumult - 15.99 A creative mix of curious, melodies, colourful harmonies – heavy, sweating rhythms – and inspiration from various musi-cal styles is how they define new Danish folk music. Tumult consists of four experienced musicians from Odense with each an individual musical background and experience; a hardcore folk-fiddler and singer, a popular rock guitarist, a hardcore retro bass player and a groovy rock drummer. It is the meeting of musicians with each their musical culture and background that gives rise to new possibilities and adventures. Prejudices are being reduced and the limits for what you can do with the music become fluid. Most of the group’s repertoire are new compositions, but it also includes traditional material: – songs, ballads and tunes from Denmark, which are treated affection-ately in new interesting arrangements. Tumult started spreading in Odense in the autumn of1999 - we are looking forward to the release of their debut-cd in 2001. Jørgen Dickmeiss – fiddle, vocal, bodhran / Thomas Kristoffersen – guitars / Kaspar Laursen Christensen – bass / Lars Frimodt-Møller – drums, percussion
Sik og Sejs - Uhrbrand-Lydom-Cahill - 15.99 Peter Uhrbrand: fiddle, Viola, Piano / Sonnich Lydom: Accordion, Harmonica / Seamus Cahill: Bouzouki, Guitar Spring, with Mats Vingin and Peter Rosendal - Uhrbrand-Lydom-Cahill - 15.99 Originally formed as a trio in 1998. Peter Uhrbrand, Sonnich Lydom and Sèamus Cahill has now been joined by two outstanding jazz musicians Mads Vinding (bass) and Peter Rosendal (piano) in what can only be described as a rare meeting of musical genres, that of folk and jazz. In a sense Spring is not only a meeting of different musical styles, but also a meeting of the great traditions of Nordic and Celtic music. One of the band members is an Irishman now settled in Denmark and so it seemed natural that songs from the Irish tradition should also be included on this CD. ULC’s choice of material blends beautifully together. Ehtoota! - Various artists - 15.99 Concert performances recorded in the Etno-Pojat theater in Finland (home of the World Mänkeri Orchestra), includes songs by American Cafe Orchestra, Pinnin Pojat, Tallari, Nikolai Blad, Heikki Laitinen and more. Sange fra min vandring - Fin Alfred - temp out of stock-16.99 Songs from my Travels: 60 years of singing traditional Danish songs and ballads" is a wonderful presentation of classic folk songs from Denmark. In 2009 Fin Alfred is celebrating his 60th anniversary as a traditional singer by releasing his 20th album and by touring in Denmark with his son, guitarist Morten Alfred Høirup. They are accompanied on the CD by Anders Hofset (bass) and Claus Fossing (drums). Sig Mig - Svøbsk - temp out of stock-16.99 Svøbsk are the Danish duo of Jørgen Dickmeiss (violin, guitar, vocal) and Maren Hallberg Larsen (accordion). They are well known in Denmark as soloists and as members of Tumult and Stafivia. The name comes from a traditional dance popular in Denmark and many parts of Western Europe. The sound is sometimes rough and rugged, sometimes elegant and flowing, and it is played with spirit and skill. Recommended. Folk - Phonix - temp out of stock-16.99 Danish folk-rockers present a studio album for 2007 where the unique sound of the quartet (accordion, bass clarinet, percussion and vocals) is in sharp focus, but with many guest artists adding color and depth. Phønix offers a very original and personal expression Spektakel - Spektakel - temp out of stock-16.99 This Danish ensemble plays seriously crooked music inspired by traditional folk music from the Nordic countries to the Balkans, medieval ballads, moonstruck poetry and with a pinch of rock'n'roll, performed on a hodgepodge of instruments including guitar, nyckelharpa, cello, recorder, mandolin, Hungarian hurdy-gurdy, Australian didgeridoo, double bass, violin and percussion. Last but not least, the vocals are strong, expressive and up front. Stemmenes skygge - Braten-Berg, Mazur and Willemark - temp out of stock-18.99 Norwegian Kirsten Bråten Berg (vocals, jew's harp), Sweden's Lena Willemark (vocals, violin, viola), and Danish percussionist Marilyn Mazur join together for is going to be one of the great Nordic recordings of 2005. 'Voices' Shadow' is a pure trio recording, unadorned and yet ornate in structure, deeply rooted in tradition and yet almost avant garde in performance, and a total joy to listen to.
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