Deep Polka: Dance Music from the Midwest [Compilation]

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Audio CD (April 24 2012)
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Compilation
Label: FAB DISTRIBUTION
ASIN: B000007N6V
Other Editions: Audio Cassette

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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1. Minnesota Polka - Karl And The Country Dutchmen
2. Karl's Bad Schottische - Karl And The Country Dutchmen
3. Fleeting Memories Waltz - Karl And The Country Dutchmen
4. Gary's Polka - Karl And The Country Dutchmen
5. Remmem Valsen - Norskedalen Trio
6. Fylke Dans - Norskedalen Trio
7. All Smiles Tonight - Norskedalen Trio
8. Ed Quall's Polka - Norskedalen Trio
9. Dorothy's Oberek - Norm Dombrowski's Happy Notes
10. Mountaineer Polka - Norm Dombrowski's Happy Notes
11. Chicago Waltz - Norm Dombrowski's Happy Notes
12. Happy Fellow - Norm Dombrowski's Happy Notes
13. Gde Su Oni Lepi Cajti? - Vatra
14. Bunjevacko Kolo/S One Strane Dunava - Vatra
15. Jeste Li Culi Judi - Vatra
16. Bijeli Slapovi - Vatra
17. Jammin' Polkas - Steve Meisner Band
18. Meisner Magic - Steve Meisner Band
19. Jump River Polka - Steve Meisner Band
20. Sakkijarven Polka - Oulu Hotshots
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Polka musicians don't take their music too seriously, so why should anyone else? Actually, given its rich lineage and loyal following, someone has to give it thoughtful consideration. After all, Wisconsin, the axis of oompah in America, still hosts a couple of dozen annual polka festivals and supports two full-time radio stations devoted to the sounds of the Norskedalen Trio, the Oulu Hotshots, and other 2/4-tempo practitioners. Seven bands, each representing different strains of Midwestern polka, are featured in this handsome package. The ensembles provide select samples of waltzes, schottisches, and polkas that draw on Northern and Eastern European influences. Astute, extensive liner notes round out the presentation. Deep Polka is an excellent collection for aficionados and newcomers alike. --Steven Stolder

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4.0 out of 5 stars Dance Music From the Midwest, Nov 10 2001

Martin Kaldunski (Winona, Minnesota USA) - See all my reviews

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Having listened to some of the Selections I rated it at 4 stars primarily because of Karl. I liked the other artists but having him on the album almost always guaranteed it being bought.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Uneven, Feb 18 2000

Bill Smythe (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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As with many "various artists" CDs, this one is a mixed bag. Seven different artists perform a total of 26 tracks. The performances by The Steve Meisner Band and by Karl and the Country Dutchmen (such as Karl's Bad Schottische -- get it?) are superb, and those by Vatra and by the Clete Bellin Orchestra are acceptable. The others either have a whiney sound or are lacking in the bass department. In the polka field, it is better to stick with single-artist CDs by the better performers. Recordings by Frankie Yankovic, Joey Miskulin, Eddie Blazonczyk, Walter Ostanek, Fred Ziwich, and Jimmy Sturr will provide a much better foundation for your polka collection than this CD.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Serious fun, Jan 19 2000

J. L. Wisniewski (Wheaton, Md.) - See all my reviews

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Did you enjoy sweatin' to the polkas at the 1998 Smithsonian Folklife Festival? The groups on Deep Polka were there, representing different polka styles flourishing today in Wisconsin.

This is not "champagne" music! It is rollicking stuff that will kick-start a party or see you through rush hour. You will be grateful for the lyrics, provided for some of the selections, because sooner or later you will feel compelled to belt them out yourself. A great polka sampler from the Smithsonian Institution.

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