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Yea, she does in that video. LOL
I like her style.
"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."
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Can't believe I never posted any tunes from Annbjørg Lien's album, "Waltz With Me"! Annbjørg plays her hardangar fiddle for this project, featuring Mikael Marin (he usually plays 5-string Viola), cellist Christine Hanson & Old Time fiddler Bruce Molsky!
I felt these few tracks were especially unique, but ALL were very enjoyable!
"Home East" - I might've been on journey accompanied by a playful pod of whales!
"Masques" - could be at home in many places around the World - mysterious!
"The Old Car" - unique mix, but familiar themes of sound & rhythm!
Find which ones you like best here:
"Waltz With Me" Album Playlist
..thought about posting this in the Vals thread, but don't think these fit in the traditional sense of the word - maybe more like 'Dance' with me?
If I'm mistaken, just let me know. 😊
- Emily
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Erlend Apneseth and the Norwegian Hardanger Fiddle.
Tradition is contemporary: Erlend Apneseth at TEDxOslo 2013.
Erland improvises with contemporary & trad hardanger fiddle music!
Erlend Apneseth Trio with Frode Haltli: Salika, Molika.
Producing unique sound.
Bergen Sessions: Erlend Apneseth Trio.
The 'one sound' concept is interesting.
Gravsong - Erland Apneseth.
...I remember Kevin had a deployment to Bergen, way before Fiddling entered our house - he really enjoyed his time there!
- Emily
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The 3 Fiddling members of Fru Skagerrak - Anna Lindblad (Sweden), Elise Wessel Hildrum (Norway), and Maja Kjær Jacobsen (Denmark), play one of my favorite David Greely tunes, "Kräfta" from their Ankerdram album. David is more known for his Cajun music, but he obviously found some kindred spirits in Sweden - "kräfta" is Swedish for "Crayfish"!
A highlight on the Swedish calendar, the ‘kräftskiva’ (crayfish party) – an annual seafood fest with lots of side dishes, drinks and joyous songs – is a summertime celebration dear to Swedes of all ages. Its history stretches back to as early as the 16th century, when it became popular with the royals. In the 17th century, Swedes started eating crayfish on a broader scale. The name kräftskiva was coined in the 1930s and it’s believed to derive from the 19th century bourgeois crayfish ritual ‘kräftsupa’ – involving crayfish and alcoholic drinks. As for the kräftskiva as we know it today, it took off in earnest in the 1960s.
The kräftskiva season kicks off at the beginning of August and usually runs well into September. Nowadays, no specific date is set, although traditionally the crayfish party season began on the first Wednesday of August, reflecting the historic ban on crayfish fishing between November and August 7. Most crayfish parties take place outdoors, making the most out of the last summer days. If you want to experience a classic Swedish tradition, this is the best time to visit Sweden. (visitsweden.com)
I played this when my Viola was fairly new - having fun with it again!
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Cool, how did I miss this thread earlier. Now another something to distract me. 
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@Ripton -
Have you checked out the other 'Nordic' threads?
I try to include sheet music or tutorials, when possible, but I also have a couple books with notation. I'm getting better with the ornaments - will help if I can.
You might relate to music played on the Swedish Nyckelharpa - it is tuned like VIOLA, except the D string is tuned down 1 whole step to 'C'. One of the more recent tunes I've learned by ear is "Lilla Kulturbidragsvalsen" - post #39 in The Vals - how complicated can it be? Thread. I did find sheet music in treble clef for this.
Hopefully, maybe after you retire, you'll have time to take a peek at all the other genres! 🤗
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