Format Details:
Release Date: 07 July 2023
Label: Nordvis Produktion
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 7350142983505
Genres: Folk
Description
Thomas von Wachenfeldt's 2010 album € Malleus Clericum €" Hinslatar, nackvalser och haxdanser € ( € The Clergy Hammer €" Devil-songs, sprite waltzes, and witch-dances') is a solo violin masterpiece consisting of 25 tracks rooted in traditional Swedish folk music and lore. This album is primarily a listening experience €" a flight of the imagination €" rather than for dancing. Despite the lone instrument, the compositions are versatile enough and the playing is so spellbinding that it never grows tedious. From the sinister energy of € Djavulspolskan € ( € The Devil's Polska') to the more melancholic interpretations of € Nacklatar', which are tunes associated with the mythical water spirit Nacken. Many of these pieces were originally known as € bravurlatar' (bravura tunes), a term specific to the Swedish musical tradition for songs that showcase not only the fiddler's virtuosity but also his connection to the spirit world.
Grift
Panopticon
Pettersson & Fredriksson
Nordvisor
Fantratt
Panopticon
Falls of Rauros
Zachary Lucky
Von Wachenfeldt, Thomas
