1989-2003

Hedningarna - 1989-2003

1989-2003
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Artist: Hedningarna
Edition: Music CD
Format: Enhanced
CD Release Date: 2003-06-03
Music Label: Northside Records
Soundtracks:
  1. Tuuli
  2. Suet Ulvo
  3. Kruspolska
  4. Tina Vieri
  5. Chicago
  6. Ukkonen
  7. Dolkaren
  8. Vettoi
  9. Viktorin
  10. Navdilfasa
  11. Fulvalsen
  12. Vottikaalina
  13. Juopolle Joutunut
  14. Gorrlaus
  15. Hoglorfen
  16. Neidon Laulo
  17. Skane
  18. Bjornlaten

Music reviews of 1989-2003

Music Review: The equals of any big name in world music
Rating: 5 Stars

This Swedish/Finnish band have a scratchy/droning sound.The instruments are raw/earthy, but so brilliantly made and played that you do not get the inaccuracy and uneveness of many traditional world-music instruments.They send electricity thru these, to add a heavy rock element which is evident in most of their albums.They have a keen sense of nature.Often the dark side of nature, but sensitive nevertheless.Their lyrics are often from the viewpoint of wolves, horses and wilderness humans.The female singers from Finland are beautifully uninhibited.In some songs they're expressive of childhood innocence, and in others they're wild and frenzied.
The only advantage this 'best of' has over an album, is the 'amount' of tracks.It is no more or less accessible than any of their albums containing the female vocalists ('Tra', 'Karelia Visa', 'Kaksi').(I'd have included the songs 'Metan Tytto' and 'Vargtimmen' -two of their catchiest, in my view).Tho, the varying of their 'heavy/soft' pieces is moreso than an album.(Aswell as some good re-mixes to add extra diversity)But, overall I don't feel a 'best of' was purposeful.But if u are sure you'll only want 1 Hedning' cd, this (having more tracks) might aswell be your choice.A dazzlingly good cd.Aquired taste, tho.They are weird.
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Description of 1989-2003

Hedningarna ("Heathens") was and remains in the vanguard of the Nordic folk revival. Their sound incorporates droning fiddles, hurdy-gurdies, and plucked instruments of medieval vintage, plus Sami yoiks (an indigenous Scandinavian vocal style not unlike Native American chanting) and repetitive, alliterative Finnish folk verses sung by vehement, sharp-edged female voices. These are augmented by snare-led drum 'n' bass conceits, shimmering echoes of Philip Glass, demented electric guitar solos, and some of the most breathless, bouncy BPMs this side of a dangerously out-of-control pogo stick. The present compilation is derived from five recordings released over 14 years, during which the founding trio of Hallbus Totte Mattsson, Anders Norudde, and Björn Tollin was joined by a shifting roster of talented collaborators. A favorite with ravers at home and abroad, this Swedish/Finnish outfit adheres to a runic, fate-driven esthetic that is rendered incongruously catchy by a prevailing undercurrent of quiet wit and mordant humor. -- Christina Roden

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