V?rttin? - Vihma
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Free Music Review: Varttina Just Plain ROCKS!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
Now, there are those who boldly suggest that Vasen is THE premier Scandinavien Folk Band. I don't happen to think so. Hedningarna had its day. Tra was the only CD worth its salt that ever came from them, but after the ladies left, NOTHING. HOWEVER, when it comes to Varttina, they have consistantly, cosistantly, CONSISTANTLY, turned out some of the best Scandianvien music I have ever heard. The Vihma CD is simply Varttina's best of the best. Don't get me wrong, Kokko is good, too. Ilmatar is equally as good. However, Vihma is a cut above the rest and comes highly reccomended. Vasen? Hedningarna? Varttina is THE premier voice coming from the Land of the North.Free Music Review: Varttina takes a darker turn ...
Hit: 5 Stars
The word "Vihma" seems to denote a fierce, cold wind and is a name aptly chosen. Following in the pattern of other Nordic "neo-folk" groups like Garmarna and Hedningarna, Varttina's sound in this album takes on an edgier, heavier tone. The music tends toward the minor and the dissonant, punctuated prominently by percussion, while loneliness, disenfranchisement and despair figure prominently in the Finnish lyrics. Vocalist Sari Kaasinen is gone from the lineup and Susan Aho is now a featured singer. Most of the selections were written by singer Sirpa Reiman and multi-instrumentalists Kari Reiman and Janne Lappalainen. Track #9, "Mieleni Alenevi, is especially interesting, featuring the dissonant harmonies of the female singers against a background of whistling Tuvan throat-singing by Albert Kuvezin and Aldyn-ool Sevek (who perform in several other numbers as well). While "Vihma" has a markedly different sound from Varttina's earlier work, the change suits them and I applaud them for stretching their wings and flying into the wind. Previous releases by Varttina include the lighter-hearted "Kokko", "Aitara" and "Seleniko". A subsequent release, crafted in a dark vein similar to that of "Vihma", is "Ilmatar". For more music by contemporary Nordic artists drawing inspiration from the past, try any of the three "Nordic Roots" collections from the NorthSide label, or the compilation "Wizard Women of the North".Free Music Review: Let your spirit dance freely...
Hit: 5 Stars
...and purchase this CD! Varttina is one of the best things to ever come out of Finland! The style of music on this CD is amazing, mixing traditional rhythms and language, modern equiptment and mixing....it truly is beautiful! Familiar yet exotic, whichever your pleasure, Vihma is a must in any music collection!Free Music Review: like an earthquake
Hit: 5 Stars
As I first listened "Seleniko" and "Oi Dai", I wasn't prepared to this unbelievable shift in V?rttin?'s style. It's very hard to explain how the band preserved his original, enchanting touch, together such a wonderful change in both rythm and instrumentation. I liked the past performances, but I'm very glad to listen this new - and different - one. There are a use of electronical music of great effect, although acoustical music isn't at all without its praise, and the throat-singer guest plays a very impressive part. V?rttin?'s voices are at their best, as always, and every track sounds with a "dreaming effect" I couldn't find elsewhere. Even if I find, as usual, some favourite tracks, I have to remark that the whole album is very praiseworthy: as stated by other reviewers, this is a very must-have for every fan of this wonderful band.Free Music Review: Very very very good....
Hit: 5 Stars
I can only agree with the NIN comparisons. This is one of the few world music records that works well with the new sounds. btw. the newer sounds are only on some of the songs. This is a good beginner cd for people who wants to start listening to world music. Stand out tracks : "Vihma", "Emoton", "Uskottu ei Uupuvani" ( with throat singers from the great band Yat-Kha ), "Maa Ei Kerro" and "Kyl?n K?vij?".
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