Forn, by Kaunan

Forn

by Kaunan

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Krowoff So many great songs. Very skilled musicians playing rich compositions. My ears are full. Vallat is special. Favorite track: Vandringen.

DW An earthy album with so many excellent musicians...cant' wait for more. Favorite track: Vandringen.

pcoristi Vallat brought me to this album but I stayed for the hurdy gurdy! If you are looking for some winter solstice listening I highly recommend. Introspective tracks interspersed with many energetic ones that will have you dancing round a bonfire! Favorite track: Vallåt.

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1.	Halteguten 04:36	info	buy track
2.	Polska Svit 03:47	info	buy track
3.	Elve Fert 05:28	info	buy track
4.	Vandringen 04:53	info	buy track
5.	Svärdsjö Polska 03:42	info	buy track
6.	Vallåt 04:12	info	buy track
7.	Noaks Pennkniv 04:46	info	buy track
8.	Byss Kalles Vals 04:29	info	buy track
9.	Den Gamle Sordølen 02:21	info	buy track
10.	Polska från Älvdal 04:14	info	buy track
11.	Dansen Ungdom 03:36	info	buy track

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"The Nordic-folk trio KAUNAN breathe new life into old traditional Scandinavian music, re-awakening the ancient realms of pre-Christian folklore by drawing on ancient songs and tunes; odd scales; early folk instruments like the kontrabasharpa, the hurdy-gurdy, various lutes, the lyre, and the bagpipes; and the old Nordic myths.

After nine years of performing and collecting song material, KAUNAN will finally release their debut album entitled “FORN” through the Norwegian label BY NORSE MUSIC later this fall.

KAUNAN is Oliver S. Tyr (Ger.), Boris Koller (Au.) and Göran Hallmarken (Swe). Oliver S. Tyr is the frontman of the well-known German folk band FAUN. Boris Koller is a professional painter and composer who specializes in working with the old types of Nyckelharpa (the Kontrabasharpa, and Gammelharpa). He has contributed to numerous studio productions and concerts performed by various early music ensembles. Göran Hallmarken is one of the most outstanding hurdy-gurdy players on the Swedish folk and medieval music scene. As of now (2017), KAUNAN have played concerts in Germany, Sweden, France and the Netherlands. Audiences have been fascinated not only by their virtuous performances, but also by the drive and archaic power that lies behind their fresh interpretations of the old songs. KAUNAN do not simply play a Polska; they celebrate it, with almost religious passion.

The upcoming album features contributions by leading guest musicians such as Einar Selvik (WARDRUNA), Maria Franz (HEILUNG and SONGLEIKR) and the Swedish percussionist Dhani Åhlman. Accompanied by a booklet rich in illustrations, photos and background stories about the folklore traditions that lie behind the songs, “FORN” will open a new previously uncharted doorway into the world of the ancient north.

KAUNAN “FORN” LINE-UP:

Boris Koller: Kontrabasharpa, Oktavkontrabasharpa
Göran Hallmarken: Vocals, Hurdy-Gurdy, Bagpipe, Mouth Harp
Oliver s. Tyr: Irish Bouzouki, Mandora, Mandola, Trossingen Lyra, Mouth Harp
GUEST MUSICIANS:

Dhani Åhlman: Percussion
Einar Selvik: Vocals on “Vallåt”
Maria Franz: Vocals on “Vallåt”
Ilan Rosén: Mouth Harp on “Den gamle Sordølen”

TRACKLIST

1. Halteguten 4:38 Min
2. Polska Svit 3:47 Min
3. Elve Fert 5:24 Min
4. Vandringen 4:52 Min
5. Svärdsjö Polska 3:34Min
6. Vallåt 4:09 Min
7. Noaks Pennkniv 4:47 Min
8. Byss Kalles Vals 4:39 Min
9. Den Gamle Sordølen 2:16 Min
10. Polska från Älvdal 4:11 Min
11. Dansen Ungdom 3:37 Min

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released October 13, 2017

KAUNAN:
Boris Koller: Kontrabasharpa, Oktavkontrabasharpa
Göran Hallmarken: Vocals, Hurdy-Gurdy, Bagpipe, Mouth Harp
Oliver s. Tyr: Irish Bouzouki, Mandora, Mandola, Trossingen Lyra, Mouth Harp

Guest musicians: Dhani Åhlman: Percussion
Einar Selvik: Vocals on "Vallåt"
Maria Franz: Vocals on "Vallåt"
Ilan Rosén: Mouth Harp on "Den gamle Sordølen"

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KAUNAN is Oliver S. Tyr (Ger.), Boris Koller (Au.) and Göran Hallmarken (Swe). Oliver S. Tyr is the frontman of the well- known German folk band FAUN. Boris Koller is a professional painter and composer who specializes in working with the old types of Nyckelharpa. Göran Hallmarken is one of the most outstanding hurdy-gurdy players on the Swedish folk and medieval music scene. ... more

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