The Swedish trio Nordic has become in a very short time one of Sweden’s leading folk related bands. Their debut album got great reviews and their live performance are known for their fabulous craftsmanship. Time to release a second album and that one is called Hommage. This new album contains nine original, one Bela Fleck and one traditional compositions. This new album continues where the first album stopped. The three musicians evaluated their music in an even more own style, mixing traditional elements with light elements of jazz and even some kind of an acoustic rock feeling. Beautiful melodies on hardanger fele and nyckelharpa, sometimes played lightly and sparkling, other moments backed by a heavy cello or pump organ which gives the music a more earthy sound. Some of the melodies sound like I knew them for years, while others surprise me with their inventive twists and unexpected musical arrangements. A wonderful new album by this top Swedish band.
© Eelco Schilder
Tracklist
1. Den Första (Vinjett) 3:45
2. Bruce 4:34
3. Döden 5:55
4. The Lochs Of Dread 4:48
5. 8-bitar 4:33
6. Morsis 5:24
7. Minous Vals 4:49
8. French Elephant Walk 3:42
9. Nordic Beat 4:41
10. Håkon & Michael 3:52
11. Jösses, Polska Efter Magnus Olsson 5:00
Erik Rydvall - nyckelharpa
Magnus Zetterlund - mandolin
Anders Löfberg - cello
1. Den Första (Vinjett) 3:45
2. Bruce 4:34
3. Döden 5:55
4. The Lochs Of Dread 4:48
5. 8-bitar 4:33
6. Morsis 5:24
7. Minous Vals 4:49
8. French Elephant Walk 3:42
9. Nordic Beat 4:41
10. Håkon & Michael 3:52
11. Jösses, Polska Efter Magnus Olsson 5:00
Erik Rydvall - nyckelharpa
Magnus Zetterlund - mandolin
Anders Löfberg - cello