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Marit Mattisgard
Tre ord te de (ta:lik, Norway
$16.99
A beautiful collection of traditional Norwegian songs and tunes performed by Mattisgard (langeleik and vocal) and accompanied by Rolf Karlberg (voice, munnhørpa-jews harp), Ellen Marie Selland (accordion), Berit Selland (voice, flute) and Magne Olav Selland (hardingfele).
Listen:
Ko æ det før ei liti mor
Svein Svane
Øystein of grisen
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Notes from the artist:
Among my books there is one that is almost worn out. The cover sags and the leaves are loosening. The book's name is Valdrestonar and it has been my companion for almost 15 years. It all started when my father advised me to look in to it. I had been interested in folksong for a long time, and wanted to learn more. As usual, when my father urged me to do something I was not to eager but also as usual, I started after a while to follow his advice. I haven’t repented this. Every time I open the book I find something new. It’s like magic- a never ending source.
In this book Øystein Gaukstad presents over 1300 melodies transcribed by several collectors and himself. The book is a valuable supplement to the living folksong tradition and the recorded collection in Valdres Folk Music Archive. Valdrestonar was published in 1973, and this CD is my homage at the 30th-anniversary.
I have chosen examples of different types of songs, like children’s songs, ditties and ballads, and present them alone or with tunes played on folk music instruments. The words are mainly those I have found with the written music. Sometimes I have found more verse somewhere else. The dialect varies somewhat depending upon the place of origin within Valdres. In some cases I have chosen to adapt the words to my own speech, with roots in Øystre Slidre.
The basis of written music gives you considerable freedom in interpreting the folk songs , and recorded songs and living tradition is a good guidance. The risk of losing valuable elements in these old pearls is always there. And sometimes creative memory and personal taste can influence the result. Anyway I hope this CD can give a little taste of what Valdrestonar can offer for children as well as adults.
I thank Berit, Ellen Marie, Magne Olav and Rolf for wanting to take a part in this. Thanks also to the rest of the family for patience, child care and good advice and to Studio Stabbur and ta:lik for their brave support.
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