SINIKKA LANGELAND - Starflowers (2007) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Starflowers” is a fascinating ECM debut for Norwegian vocalist and kantele player Sinikka Langeland. A folk singer from the forest lands near the Swedish border, Langeland explores in her work the relationship between man and nature. On this disc she sets verse of lumberjack-poet Hans Børli (1918-89), with help from an outstanding ensemble including trumpeter Arve Henriksen, saxophonist Trygve Seim, bassist Anders Jormin and percussionist Markku Ounaskari. Altogether: a marvellous confluence of folk music, sung poetry and Nordic improvisation brilliantly marshalled in Manfred Eicher’s production. ecm
Tracklist :
1    Høstnatt på Fjellskogen 4'10
(Sinikka Langeland)
2    Den lill fløyten 4'37
(Sinikka Langeland)
3    Sølv 3'09
(Sinikka Langeland)
4    Treet som vekser opp-ned 6'30
(Sinikka Langeland)
5    Saltstein 3'42
(Sinikka Langeland)
6    Sus i myrull 5'14
(Sinikka Langeland)
7    Støv 2'53
(Sinikka Langeland)
8    Stjernestund 7'52
(Sinikka Langeland)
9    Langt innpå skoga 8'08
(Sinikka Langeland)
10    Det er ei slik natt 4'00
(Sinikka Langeland)
11    Vindtreet 6'00
(Sinikka Langeland)
12    Elghjertet 5'54
(Sinikka Langeland)
13    Har du lyttet til elvene om natta? 9'08
(Sinikka Langeland)
Credits :
Sinikka Langeland - Vocals, Kantele
Arve Henriksen - Trumpet
Trygve Seim - Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
Anders Jormin - Double Bass
Markku Ounaskari - Drums