Track Listings (22) - Disc #1| All Artists: Veljo Tormis, Tonu Kaljuste Title: Veljo Tormis: Forgotten Peoples Members Wishing: 2 Total Copies: 0 Label: ECM Records Release Date: 2/1/2000 Genres: International Music, Classical Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Symphonies Number of Discs: 2 SwapaCD Credits: 2 UPC: 028943427524 |
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Estonian composer Veljo Tormis has done something special with Forgotten Peoples, forging a unique and original modern classical composition that looks to the ancient song heritage of nearly lost Baltic-region cultures. Fo... more » |
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Amazon.com Estonian composer Veljo Tormis has done something special with Forgotten Peoples, forging a unique and original modern classical composition that looks to the ancient song heritage of nearly lost Baltic-region cultures. For 20 years, Tormis explored the cultural heritage of the Votians, Livonians, and Izhorians, absorbing as much source material from these displaced and fragmented groups as possible in a race against time. The results are astounding. The six song cycles bear a striking resemblance to the work of fellow Estonian composer Arvo Part in their minimalist structure, but the songs themselves are intrinsically more complex and weird. You'll hear animal sounds, polyphony, and chant in Tormis's work, discovering new elements with each listen. The Estonian Chamber Choir is in perfect form on these complex works, making them sound easy and, of course, folksy (which they are). Highly recommended. --Jason Verlinde Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsHaunting... 06/29/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "Few composers can so masterfully combine folk tradition with modern musical trends. Tormis combines the rythmic sounds of finno-ugric folk songs with the power of a choir to create a sound that is haunting and hypnotising. On the other hand, Tormis also provides these small disappearing nations with an invaluable service, by making sure their languages and their songs will not be forgotten. Their songs also include information on how these people lived, their life cycle, their rituals and traditions, etc. All of this information could have been lost had it not been for Tormis's outstanding efforts. I had the chance in the last few years to interact with some of the very few Livonians remaining in this world (one of the groups featured in this collection), and it was a great surprise for me to see that the songs included on Tormis's "Forgotten People" are still sung by them, and it was their surprise to see that I already knew some of those melodies. If you are looking for pure "ethnic" music, "Forgotten People" might not be up your alley, since these songs are stylized and sung by a choir. However the resulting sound is unique, and is a proud tribute to these forgotten people." Pure Inspiration Ed Luhrs | Long Island, NY USA | 01/20/2008 (5 out of 5 stars) "I wish a review could do this work justice. I think Tormis has written one of the greatest choral works of all time, without question. The pieces are written in languages similar to Estonian and Finnish. The cultures, along with the languages, are becoming erased by time, hence the bleak front cover with the fence falling into overgrown grass. On the other hand, the music is playful and filled with variety. Strange? Absolutely, but in a truly warm and inviting way. There are complete lyrics and English translations, so you will understand everything that is going on. This is one of the greatest musical discoveries I have ever made. No exaggeration. Any work that preserves history so distinctly deserves wide recognition. Spread the word." Yes, you should get this one William Roberts | New York | 02/06/2006 (5 out of 5 stars) "I haven't much to add to the previous review except to say that I agree with it. This is a fine choral collection, and one to play for that classical curmudgeon you know who insists good music isn't being written anymore. I've had this recording for over 4 years and it's one I keep taking off the shelf and relisten to."
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