Ilgi
Seju Veju
© 2000 UPE
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Post-modern folk music from Latvia.
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- 1 Who Weaves the Reins?
- 2 Sow the Wind
- 3 Six Young Men
- 4 I Knew From Afar
- 5 Girls Sing Beyond the Stream
- 6 Six Young Drummers
- 7 Three Summers I Held
- 8 I Danced With Girl
- 9 Blow Mother Wind
- 10 The Sea Snarled and Hissed
- 11 I Lived On the River
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From the RootsWorld review (www.rootsworld.com)
A recording of pure "postmodern folklore." Steeped in tradition, these performers also are no strangers to rock; along with traditional Latvian instruments, you will hear percussion, guitars, accordions, electric bass and youthful sensibilities in touch with both the 15th and 21st centuries. The band has spent two decades exploring the ancient roots of their native Latvian culture, but there is little doubt their ears have been informed by modern European influences from rock to jazz.
The song titles, e.g. "Sow the Wind," "Blow Mother Wind," "The Sea Snarled and Hissed," all hint at the natural world's prominent place on this collection. Ilgi's distinct Latvian verses offer linguistic rhythms and punctuation that perfectly complement the accompanying instruments, whether the traditional bagpipe or the backbeat of bass guitar and trap drums. One could reach and compare the sound to other familiar European folk-rock bands but that would shortchange this well-executed album. So think of it as Latvian postmodern folk music and let it stand on its own. Far from a kind of distracting world beat pop, this album satisfies the contemporary ear. Given a different music industry in this country, the band would have a hit. Don't miss it. (Dick Dorsett, in RootsWorld)
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- author: CD Baby
One of the things we pride ourselves on here at CDBABY is our diversity. Now, when was the last time you visited your local CD store and found a brilliant, blood-boiling, post-modern folk album from Latvia, eh? Yes, yes, you're welcome, you're welcome. We're thrilled to bring you this dynamic representation of upbeat folk as far from the "same ol' same ol'" as it gets.
Stunning, invigorating Latvian folk!
author: Tamara D. TurnerOne of the things we pride ourselves on here at CDBABY is our diversity. Now, when was the last time you visited your local CD store and found a brilliant, blood-boiling, post-modern folk album from Latvia, eh? Yes, yes, you're welcome, you're welcome. We're thrilled to bring you this dynamic representation of upbeat folk as far from the "same ol' same ol'" as it gets.