Faerd Faerd Label: Tutl CD No. SHD55 2002 £9.99 Band from: Faroe Islands Genre: European
Review
English and Danish musicians join to record ancient songs and ballads from the Faroe Islands, as well as dance tunes that Faroese fiddle player J.Chr. Svabo noted in his music book in 1775. This album also includes melodies from other 18th century music books and some new compositions
Tracks and Artists
1. Broder myrder Søster 2. Melodi efter J.Chr.Svabo - uden title/Polonesse - efter J.Chr.Svabo 3. Kong Didrik og Holger Danske - fra Sandø 4. Liden Grimmer og Hjelmer Kamp 5. Davy 6. Da' Cross Reel - efter Tom Anderson Shetland/Kong Gørels Datter/Gangstykke - fra Tarm, 1700 tallet 7. Svend Felding - fra Fuglø 8. Kong Didrik - fra Bordø/Svend Felding - fra Fuglø 9. Mars - efter J.Chr.Svabo 10. Svend Vonved - fra Bordø 11. Moderen under Mulde 12. Forinden mit Bryst - efter J.Chr Svabo/Sønder ud - dansk melodi fra 1700 tallet
Karen Tweed (Accordion) Ian Carr (Guitar) Nanna Lüders (Vocals) Eskil Romme (Saxophone) Peter Uhrbrand (Violin/Viola)