Levande Väsen Väsen Label: Drone CD No. DROCD009 1996 £9.99 Band from: Sweden Genre: Swedish
Review
On this CD we get to meet one of Sweden's top folk music bands on stage. This album was recorded at a concert in Västerås in 1995, and gives a good idea of what a concert with Väsen is like. Here they prove that they are not only one of the best Swedish folk music bands, but also one of the best live bands. One gets to hear not only their masterly playing, but also the improvisation which is a natural element of their concerts, and their wit when presenting tunes. They have a presence on stage which makes the audience feel they are part of what's happening.
Tracks and Artists
1. Inledning 2. Brudmarscher efter Byss-calle 3. Till Rodgers Volympedal 4. Pedalpolska 5. Färska skandinaver 6. Sugghugg (MP3 980Kb) 7. Auktionsutroparen 8. Jätteliken (MP3 955Kb) 9. Det Musikaliska apoteket 10. Ny schottis/Nitti pomfritti 11. Vadslagning 12. Byggnan 13. Salamimackan Väsen 14. Vals efter Jan-Olov Olsson 15. Hit men inte längre 16. Femtolen 17. Finns det några smålänningar här 18. långt ner I Smarland 19 Grannen 20. Grannens favorit (MP3 969Kb) 21. Pråmdragarna vid Älvkarleby 22. Slängpolska efter Byss-Calle 23. Åhhh! 24. Spelmansglädje
Roger Tallroth (Guitar, Bouzouki) Mikael Marin (Viola) Olov Johansson (Nyckelharpa)