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Artist: JPP
Label: NorthSide
Genre : Acoustic Instrumental
Nordic
Traditional
Instruments : Bass, double bass
Harmonium
Violin
Geography : Finland
Label : Northside - http://www.noside.com
Description:
This is a comprehensive retrospective of the ground-breaking Finnish fiddle band JPP. Spanning over 15 years and six recordings, History traces the evolution of sophisticated string arrangements and composition that has given JPP its international reputation in the world of acoustic music.
The set covers the band from its inception in the early 80s up to their most recent recording, String Tease.
JPP's influence can be felt most significantly across the wide spectrum of the Nordic folk scene. Its members are active in a number of other Finnish folk ensembles, and appear as guest musicians on numerous recordings throughout Scandinavia.
Click here for "On-Liner Notes" to this release.
This is a comprehensive retrospective of the ground-breaking Finnish fiddle band JPP. Spanning over 15 years and six recordings, History traces the evolution of sophisticated string arrangements and composition that has given JPP its international reputation in the world of acoustic music.
The set covers the band from its inception in the early 80s up to their most recent recording, String Tease.
JPP's influence can be felt most significantly across the wide spectrum of the Nordic folk scene. Its members are active in a number of other Finnish folk ensembles, and appear as guest musicians on numerous recordings throughout Scandinavia.
Click here for "On-Liner Notes" to this release.
Reviews
- "Based on compelling cyclical melodies, their magic resides in their subtle exploration of dynamics and tempo, tense and sometimes nearly imperceptible variations that transform simple tunes into complex organic conjunctions... Like an atomic folk machine..." – Richard Gehr, Village Voice
- "Imagine Isaac Stern at a hoedown – with reindeer – and you'll sense the flavor of JPP's music." – Denver Post
- "...thrilling acoustic music." – Chicago Tribune
- "JPP has enormous range. It can play with the refinement of a classical string orchestra, but it can just as easily bring a dance floor to critical mass, cooking like some kind of nuclear string band." - Boston Herald
Track List:
| 1 | Hoppavalssi -- Jump Waltz | 2:35 | |
| 2 | Tjöck | 4:20 | |
| 3 | Lönnruutin Katrilli | 4:20 | |
| 4 | Mazurka | 3:07 | |
| 5 | I've Found a New Baby | 3:28 | |
| 6 | Karjalan Yleiskatrilli -- Common Quadrille of Karelia | 1:44 | |
| 7 | Yö Saaristossa -- A Night in the Archipelago | 2:48 | |
| 8 | Ellun Sotiisi -- Ellu's Schottische | 2:33 | |
| 9 | Laitisen Mankeliska -- For Laitinen's Mangle | 1:30 | |
| 10 | Kruunupyyn Katrilli -- Kruunupyy Quadrille | 2:14 | |
| 11 | Hokkanen Savusaunassa -- Hokkanen in the Smoke Sauna | 3:40 | |
| 12 | Vanha Paimenen Soitto -- Old Shepherd's Tune | 2:42 | MP3 Download |
| 13 | Riippusillan Hambo -- Riippu Bridge Hambo | 2:50 | |
| 14 | Kaustinen Rhapsody | 4:15 | |
| 15 | Marssi Amerikkalaisesta Nuottikirjasta -- March from American Sheet Music Book | 2:37 | |
| 16 | Lampaan Polska -- Lamb's Polska | 3:04 | |
| 17 | Irish Coffee | 5:44 | |
| 18 | Koskirannan Kiperä -- A Tough One from Koskiranta | 3:44 | |
| 19 | Siltatanssit-tango -- Bridge Dances Tango | 3:48 | |
| 20 | Kalmari Special | 2:50 | |
| 21 | Valvotun Yön Valssi -- Sleepless Night | 3:14 | |
| 22 | Puikkoristikko -- Cross of Sticks | 2:33 |
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