"Ancient
songs with extraordinary words, laments and dances are all reworked here
for modern ears. The arrangements are absolutely spot on - inventive yet
never flashy, the result stimulating yet meditative...a tantalising, beautiful
collection..."
Classic CD
Listen to Laksin mina kesayona kaymaan (1.5mb)
Listen to Eg fekk i hug a ga til Siri (1.5mb)
Listen to Polska efter Karl Lindbad (1.5mb)
Listen to Roselil' og hendes moder (1.5mb)
Special guest on this CD: Tiina Orpana and Sarah Granskou
Polaris' 2nd CD continues where the first left off, using the wide variety of instruments and arrangements that they have become known for. From squeaky toys to palimpsests, duo to full ensemble works, Not Much is Worse Than a Troll will surprise and delight old and new fans alike.
Listen to Polska Per Danielson (1.5mb)
Listen to Heimo og Nokken (1.5 mb)
Listen to Mansikka/Grannas Bastu (1.5mb)
Polaris' 3rd CD, with new members Marco Cera (guitar) and Katherine Hill (voice, nykelharpa), is their first studio outing. Incorporating a wider range of music, the disc will nonetheless enchant and delight old and new fans alike. From the melancholy Turnip song to a rousing arrangement of a Nino Rota composition, Vikings on Vacation is the latest and (dare we say it?) greatest of the band's catalogue.
