Track Listings (21) - Disc #1| All Artists: Bukkene Bruse Title: Stone Chair Members Wishing: 2 Total Copies: 0 Label: Northside Records Original Release Date: 8/3/1999 Release Date: 8/3/1999 Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop Styles: Traditional Folk, Europe, Scandinavia Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 021561603226 |
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Bukkene Bruse are a Norwegian quartet that features the Hardanger fiddle, an instrument with drone strings that give it a light, open sound unlike that of a standard violin. While the star of the band is undoubtedly fiddle... more » |
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Amazon.com Bukkene Bruse are a Norwegian quartet that features the Hardanger fiddle, an instrument with drone strings that give it a light, open sound unlike that of a standard violin. While the star of the band is undoubtedly fiddler Annbjørg Lien, the quartet is not a star vehicle, but a cohesive ensemble of fiddles, flutes, voices, and electronic keyboards that has a slightly austere, almost medieval sound. Don't expect driving fusion or aggressive folk-dance numbers. On this collection of tunes from Bukkene Bruse's 1995 and 1998 CDs (previously only available in Norway), they focus mainly on traditional material, from lively dance tunes to stately ballads, and deliver them in understated arrangements that emphasize the melodies rather than clever production. --Louis Gibson Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsEthereal Nordic music! Arry Tanusondjaja | Adelaide, Australia | 10/09/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "If you are a Celtophile and you want to listen to other ethereal otherworldly music, give "Bukkene Bruse" a try. They play Nordic music, on a mix of ancient and modern instruments - fiddles, nyckelharpa, flutes ... Some of the tunes are similar to Celtic tunes - lamenting and soulful, and at other times merry and playful. Arve Moen Bergset's voice is beautiful - it brings the air of Gregorian chant into the Nordic tunes. My favourite track in this album is Runarvisa (6). This album is a treasure." A Journey among the Fjords jerseyjim42 | Wayne, NJ United States | 03/27/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "Bukkene Bruse has created a 21st Century masterpiece of traditional Norwegian music. Evocative, transcendental and captivating this quartet combines fiddle, flute, electronics and percussion with. Free and diminishing rhythms accent melodies as key changes progress through each track. "Ein annan halling" is perhaps the signature track and includes a jews harp, not often used so effectively. "Fanitullen" opens with fiddle mastery, bowing and pizzicato. "Kjellstadhallingen" uses the softest flute to underlay the energy of fiddle and percussion. "Springar i dur" is almost a Celtic jig in its enthusiasm. "Numedalshalling" combines percussion, electronic keyboard, flute and vocals in a melodic progression. Anyone who appreciates traditional, Celtic or medieval music should add this to their collection."
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