V?rttin? - Ilmatar
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Free Music Review: A Finnish Music Collectors 'Must-Have'
Hit: 5 Stars
Varttina is one of the new voices of Finland. This is a recording of three great voices, traditional Finnish intruments and a lot of energy. Although the tracks are in Finnish, the music speaks for itself. Good sounds! I recommend this and their other albums to anyone wishing to expand their music experience.Free Music Review: If you liked the Lord of the Rings soundtrack you'll love this
Hit: 5 Stars
This is that sound everyone was wondering about from Lordof the Rings. Deep and ancient songs that harken us back to our past.
EXCELLENT
Free Music Review: Powerful and primal!
Hit: 5 Stars
For this album, the Finnish group Varttina delves deep into the darker side of their culture and mythology, producing music that is haunting, startling, redolent with mood and reminiscent of ancient shamanic epics. The focus here is on the stark, dissonant harmonies of the four female singers--Susan Aho, Mari Kaasinen, Kirsi Kahkonen and Riikka Vayrynen. There is less of an emphasis on modern electronic backups than in the group's previous releases, and when present, the tone of the accompaniments is more primal than pop. All in all, "Ilmatar" is striking and compelling, a truly exciting musical statement by an already remarkable group. If you enjoy the music of "Ilmatar", try also the album "Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares" by the Bulgarian State Radio and Television Female Vocal Choir, which features a similar vocal sound and some equally unique and interesting compositions. You may also like the many other recordings of neo-traditional Nordic music released, like "Ilmatar", by the NorthSide label.Free Music Review: Powerful and primal!
Hit: 5 Stars
For this album, the Finnish group Varttina delves deep into the darker side of their culture and mythology, producing music that is haunting, startling, redolent with mood and reminiscent of ancient shamanic epics. The focus here is on the stark, dissonant harmonies of the four female singers--Susan Aho, Mari Kaasinen, Kirsi Kahkonen and Riikka Vayrynen. There is less of an emphasis on modern electronic backups than in the group's previous releases, and when present, the tone of the accompaniments is more primal than pop. All in all, "Ilmatar" is striking and compelling, a truly exciting musical statement by an already remarkable group. If you enjoy the music of "Ilmatar", try also the album "Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares" by the Bulgarian State Radio and Television Female Vocal Choir, which features a similar vocal sound and some equally unique and interesting compositions. You may also like the many other recordings of neo-traditional Nordic music released, like "Ilmatar", by the NorthSide label.Free Music Review: Great CD that doesn't get old
Hit: 5 Stars
I first learned of V?rttin? when I them perform ?ij? on World Music TV late one night. Being the Finnish afficianado that I am, I immediately looked them up and ordered this CD. I was really thrilled with it. There's so much variety and enthusiasm put into the music. My favorite song is still ?ij?, I just love the intensity of their live performance, which is on the enhanced CD. This is a really great find if you are interested in other cultures. Even if you aren't, your friends will be impressed by your worldliness if they see a CD like this in your collection.
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