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Sings Hank Williams: The Silence of a Falling Star
Ragnar I Vik
Sings Hank Williams: The Silence of a Falling Star
Genres: Country, Pop
 
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All Artists: Ragnar I Vik
Title: Sings Hank Williams: The Silence of a Falling Star
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: The Orchard
Original Release Date: 1/1/1999
Re-Release Date: 5/2/2000
Genres: Country, Pop
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 669910341629
 

CD Reviews

Hank Williams in Faroese
12/09/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Before turning of the century, not to speak of millennium, legend Hank Williams comes alive in the Old Norse language, known as Faroese and spoken by only 50.000 inhabitants on remote Faroe Islands in North Atlantic. Faroese fisherman Ragnar i Vik has titled his debut CD "The silence of a falling star - Ragnar sings Hank Williams", which truly is a heartfelt and personal tribute album. And read that personal liner notes (engl.translation i cover)! My goodness what a frank artist! The Faroese translations are two: "Alone and forsaken" and "I'm so lonesome I could cry". The other tracks,17 in total,are excellent versions of the original Hank-stuff. Just as Hank would have liked it, I'm sure. Prime stuff is a never before-heard "Alone and forsaken" arrangment. Buy this CD. You'll never see it at your neighbours. Label is TUTL."
The silence that speak a 1000 words among stars
Cruisarin | Trongisvágur, Faroe Islands | 01/22/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Masterpiece. Re-wakes the good spirit of good old Hank. Ragnar also adds his own special spices to the lot. Any contry collection of CDs should have this one on the top shelf. Word are too poor to give this CDs a suitable review. Buy it - and you will know."
Smashing
R.J. | Sweden | 01/21/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Listening to Ragnar's interpretations of some of Hank Williams finest songs is truly an uplifting experience. There's so much soul and honesty involved and such fine musicianship that you just can't help giving it another go when done. This is truly a brilliant cd!"