Viddal, Mathilde Grooss - Tri Vendur Blés Ho I Den Høgaste Sky CD
SKU
21-LOS2972
Excellent and quite original Norwegian jazz/new music big band led by composer and bass clarinetist/saxophonist Mathilde Groos Viddal. For this one, she’s doing unique arrangements of early music!
“The work is about dreams and fears, about longing for freedom, about loss and conflicts, today and throughout history. The work also presents itself as a contemplation on cultural heritage and cultural encounters. One of the elements opening the work to other dimensions is the basis of Norwegian medieval ballads and the tradition these ballads originated. This is a tradition primarily known within folk music environments.
At the same time, the ballads are an integral part of folk beliefs, storytelling and legends, and a reservoir of earlier understandings of nature. As a second phenomenon, the Norwegian ballad tradition can be understood in a more global and globalized context. Some ballads seem to have travelled; versions exist in different languages and musical cultures.
The local dimension of the music is perhaps most easily heard in the Norwegian lyrics and singing style, further on to the Hardanger violin. At the same time, the work opens up an expanded sonic field, inspired by Andalusian music, Arabic maqamat, Medieval and Middle Eastern music, Catholic folk beliefs, and past love stories. All these dimensions contribute to a work of musical generosity. Viddal's compositions are respectful towards the traditions involved, while together with her musicians letting the traditions speak to us today.”
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