V2 Nordic Roots (Norway): Various: Amazon.ca: Music

1. Wild Honey - Boot
2. Forest Maiden - Hedningarna
3. Schankheden/Terry Crehan's - Swap
4. Antin Mikko - JPP
5. My Wedding Day - Rosenberg 7
6. Summer Night Twist - Troka
7. Heaven And Earth - Ale Moller
8. Ploska - Vasen
9. Vengeance - Garmarna
10. 2 Sisters - Sorten Muld
11. Loki - Annbjorg Lien
12. Polska Release - Sanna Kurki-Suonio
13. Enchantment - Wimme
14. Secret Tears - Loituma
15. The Village Awaits The Next Moon - Varttina
16. Polonaise From Sexdrega - Bask
17. Starts/The Glutton - Frifot
18. The Thrasher's Waltz - Anon Egeland
19. 'Tis Time To Celebrate - Sari & Mari Kaasinen
20. Wedding March From Osterdalen - Bukkene Bruse
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Best Of the NorthSide Samplers, April 10 2004

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Wil (AL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: V2 Nordic Roots (Norway) (Audio CD)

Again, NorthSide brings us some wonderful samples from the fertile Scandinavian folk scene on this Nordic Roots 2 CD. After taking a chance on the first one (after all, it was so cheap!) and being wowed, I had to get this one. Many of the same artistes from the previous collection can be found here, along with other interesting groups. From the infectious openers Vildhonung (Wild Honey) from Boot and Mettsän Tytto (Forest Maiden) from Hedningarna, through ultra modern twists from Garmarna (Vedergällningen, or Vengeance), Sorten Muld (2 S�stre, or 2 Sisters), to the jazz stylings of Lavalek by Groupa and the driving hard rock of Brekken by Hoven Droven, one would have to be dead not to find something to like here. Just one warning: this stuff is addictive.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Full of fun and energy!, May 25 2003

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Brianna Neal (USA) - See all my reviews

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Ranging in mood from joyful and jaunty to dark and driving, this is my favorite of the three "Nordic Roots" samplers that the NorthSide label has released to date. Intense stuff is to be found here; there is nothing half-way about this music! To those not familiar with the genre, I'm not sure how to describe it. There are elements similar to Celtic and folk, as well as liberal doses of rock and techno influence. But what shines through most noticeably are the traditional Scandinavian roots of the selections - strident and visceral, perhaps reflecting the harshness of the climate, the Nordic peoples' fierce pride in their native cultures, and the darkness of their mythology. At first listen, the music might seem eclectic to a neophyte, abundant with the sounds of hardanger fiddle, nyckelharpa and unfamiliar languages, but it all becomes quite addictive. In addition to many of the same artists featured on the previous "Nordic Roots" release, new groups include Annbjorg Lien, Sorten Muld, Varttina, Bask, Boot, and Bukkene Bruse. I find this particular CD to contain great motivational music to work by, especially in the first half. Give it a listen and see for yourself--after all, at its [$$$], it's "still cheaper than food", as the sticker on the casing brags! (Well, some foods, anyway.)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing and Beguiling Music, Dec 26 2002

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Erika Borsos "pepper flower" (Gulf Coast of FL, USA) - See all my reviews
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Music from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland has magical qualities that are beyond word descriptions, as beautiful as the fjords and the night-time clear skies with falling stars, an Impressionistic painting as hard to describe as the Northern Lights. The female vocalists are enchanting like the Celts and Hungarians (& just as hard to describe, ancient languages with equally mysterious origins). There is violin music played on the hardanger fiddle which has sympathetic vibrating strings, that provide a drone, amazingly hypnotic and trance-like. The music is slightly familiar if you are acquainted with Appalachian fiddle music or bluegrass, add to it some Austrian waltzes, and an occasional Polish mazurka: then once-in-awhile give it a soft velvet feeling. The fact that much of it is over 100 years old, makes it true roots music, occasionally it is up-dated with an electrified sound amplifying the intensity and magical qualities ... sometimes flutes, other times a viola, the nyckelharpa, and other ancient Scandinavian instruments provide the intrigue and enchantment. Having heard "Nordic Roots" Volume 1 (& bought it), I looked forward to Volume 2. The best and most talented musical artists provide extraordinairy examples of this genre for an unbelievable price. Undoubtedly, the captivating musical sounds by these artists will hypnotize you into wanting a full CD by one or more of these musicians. Northside is truly providing us "food for the soul" and with gratitude! Erika B.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Compilation
If you read my review of Nordic Roots 3, you will know that I am very pleased with these CD's. This is another cheap compilation of many different artists and musical styles... Read more

Published on Aug 15 2002 by Stephen R. Edwards

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