TOVE JANSSON, MIKA POHJOLA, MIRJA MÄKELÄ, EEPPI URSIN: Moomin Voices - Muumilauluja

Tove Jansson, Mika Pohjola, Mirja Mäkelä, Eeppi Ursin

Moomin Voices - Muumilauluja

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The second edition of the world famous Moomin songbook. Original works by celebrated Finnish author, Tove Jansson. Vocal soloists: Mirja Mäkelä, Eeppi Ursin and Johanna Grüssner. // Alkuperäiset muumilaulut suomeksi.

tracks

1 Muumilaakso
2 Muumipeikon laulu
3 Muumipapan laulu
4 Suuri omenalaulu
5 Pikku Myyn laulu
6 Muumimamman laulu
7 Rouva Vilijonkan laulu
8 Teatterirotta Emman laulu
9 Miisan valituslaulu
10 Joka pikku ötökällä rusetti on hännässään
11 Juhlijain laulu
12 Syyslaulu
13 Nukkukaa lapset
14 Nyytin joululaulu
15 Tuu-tikin talvilaulu
16 Kuolleen kurren laulu
17 Mörön valituslaulu
18 Oon jälleen luonas sun
19 Tuu-tikin kevätlaulu
20 Loppulaulu
21 Muumipeikon laulu (kertaus)

notes

"...a rare disc that adults and children can both listen to repeatedly, unlike so many contemporary kiddie albums. At once fresh and cosily familiar... sounds timeless."
-- WIF STENGER, BLUE WINGS

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THE WORLD LOVES MOOMIN

The Moomintrolls have conquered millions of hearts around the world ever since Finnish author and artist Tove Jansson (1914-2001) released her first Moomin children's book in 1945.

Moomintroll is a kind little creature, who lives with his father Moominpappa and mother Moominmamma in the Valley of the Moomins. Moomintrolls have become a huge success with their individualistic characters, sophisticated humor, and deep sense of freedom. Although Jansson's works have gained worldwide popularity among children, the Moomintrolls are also much appreciated by adults due to a universal message, which can be felt on numerous levels and depths.

In the Moomin stories, Tove Jansson achieved a perfect balance between text and illustrations. Songs by Erna Tauro and lyrics by Jansson became the core for Moomin music in the 1950's and 60's on the theater stage.

Muumilauluja is the first recording of the original Moomin songs in Finnish. This CD features embellished arrangements of the classic songs interpreted by the vocalists Mirja Mäkelä, Eeppi Ursin and Johanna Grüssner. They are accompanied by strings, flutes, recorder, piano, vibes, bass and percussion.

Muumilauluja is an Enhanced CD. In addition to the regular audio CD, you'll be able to listen to more music, see pictures, print out sheet music to the songs, get useful weblinks and more. Insert the CD into your Mac or PC for all the extra features.

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ALKUPERÄISET MUUMILAULUT ENSI KERTAA SUOMEKSI

Kirjailija ja kuvataiteilija Tove Janssonin juhlavuoden kunniaksi julkaistu Muumilauluja-levy sisältää Janssonin ja Erna Tauron 1960-luvulta peräisin olevia muumilauluja nyt ensimmäistä kertaa suomeksi äänitettyinä. Värikkäiden muumihahmojen maailmasta laulavat Eeppi Ursin ja Mirja Mäkelä. Sävelmien väliin sijoitetut lyhyet kuunnelmatyyppiset lukuhetket vievät kuulijan suoraan Muumilaakson tuttuihin tunnelmiin. Ursinia ja Mäkelää säestää säveltäjä Mika Pohjolan kamariorkesteri ja rytmisektio. New Yorkissa asuva ja työskentelevä Pohjola on myös kaikkien kappaleiden sovittaja. "On helppo inspiroitua muumilaulujen parissa, kun sanoma on niin vahva sellaisenaan," Pohjola kommentoi. "Nämä laulut ja sadut ovat kaikenikäisille - ei vain lapsille. Sanomalla on niin monta ulottuvuutta kuin kuulijalla riittää mielikuvitusta."

Muumilaulujen mukana tulevalta CD-Rom:ilta löytää kappaleiden nuotteja, lisää musiikkia ja muuta.

"Musiikki tuntuu muumisaduilta ja kunnioittaa suuresti muumimaailman ilmavuutta."
- TIINA TOLONEN, AKSENTTI

"Musiikki tulvii muumimaailman taikaa"
- SOILA SARONIEMI, ILTALEHTI

"Cd:n raidoilta viriää mitä ihanin soundikokonaisuus."
- HANNU TOIVONEN, SEURA

reviews

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  • Fantastic Way of Introducing the Moomin to Kids
    author: Dorothy K

    This is a fabulous CD! I have both the Finnish and the Swedish versions of it and my infant son is already infatuated with them. I highly recommend them.

  • Unleash your inner Moomin
    author: Tage

    So far above the nursery rhyme triteness of most children's music it makes even this jaded 30-something giddy, this perfectly packaged, delightfully arranged and beautifully sung disc is delivered with immaculate charm and love, not to mention a soupçon of mischief that Little My herself would be proud of. Bliss.

  • Exactly what Moomin music should be
    author: Tonke Kok

    It is just 100% Moominly. I love it and my 1 year old cousin starts to 'dance' and smile when she hears it.

  • author: Tamara Turner

    Childrens' music doesn't have to be trite, cheap and mass produced when you've got the new release of the world famous Moomin songbook. These original works by the Finnish master author, Tove Jansson, are delightfully recreated in a light jazzy medium and are charming, light and decadent for all ages. With the CD also comes sheet music, pictures, bios, weblinks and more.

  • Brilliant! Atmospheric: a magic orb containing the essence of MOOMINVALLEY
    author: Christina P.S. Fong

    For readers of the fascinating Moomin series of fiction by late and great author, Tove Jansson, this is a treat! It captures with great imagination and brilliant vocals, the essence of Moominvalley and all its delightful inhabitants. With its blend of light, contemporary jazz: like the well-known song played by Snufkin, the traveller: "Alla små djur slår rosett" ('All small creatures should have bows on their tails' in English), to its darker, dramatic, echoing haunts, Moominvoices will impress, both technically and creatively. Created to revive and relive the music of Moomin theatre productions of the 50s, Pohjola & co. have added a cool comtemporary vibe to the brilliant lyrics of Jansson. It is a great tribute to the reader and author alike. Whether you are a fan of Jansson's works, (or will shortly become one), you are in for a unique experience!

  • Moomin Voices: Instant Karma!
    author: K. A. Laity

    Want a short trip to childhood? Lay this cd in your player and enter the world of the Moomintrolls. With glowing voices and brilliant songs, you will be swept along to Moomin Valley, the wistful land of the Moomin Family and their friends like Snufkin (my favorite!) and Little My. Pure magic -- you deserve to indulge yourself!

  • One of the most sublime pieces of music I've ever heard
    author: Roman Yangarber

    Two words: simply beautiful. The combination of simplicity and beauty is striking. On every new hearing, every solution sounds surprising and fresh, yet the harmonies and the voicings never compromise pure beauty for cleverness and complexity. Of course, Grüssner's beautiful voice has much to do with it... I bought this music for my 18-month-old daughter, but became obsessed with it myself. We also have the Finnish-language "version" that just came out -- Muumilauluja -- the two are complementary, so beautifully, subtly, and totally different.

  • Popnose Mp3 of the Week
    author: Freaky Trigger.co.uk

    Muumilauluja - "Mörön Valituslaulu" This MP3 comes from the Finnish version of Moomin Voices, recordings of songs co-written by Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins. A bop in the eye for my shrivelled inner authenticist: the originals were of course in Swedish, Jansson's first language (though she was a Finnish citizen). Whether the cool, modernist jazz settings on the disc were close to the 'originals' I'll probably never know, but it's a charming CD anyhow - as wry and somehow elusive as the Moomin books are. This track though is completely atypical, with spooky backing music and a funny deep voice representing the Groke, perennial Moomin almost-villain and bringer of cold and despair.

  • High quality music for families
    author: Muumilauluja

    I loved the "Muumilauluja" CD because of the creative way of finding the atmosphere of Tove Janssons original Moomin-tales. My daughter (2 years old) didn't like it as much, but I'm convinced she'll learn to love it.

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