Track Listing

1. Dalpilen
2. Fattig Anka
3. Ian's Javla Jig/Ian's Javla Polska
4. Blind Mattis Leken
5. Midsommarvisa/Olas Nya Hus (Jag Vill Ha)
6. Kronbron
7. Master Aslund
8. Sa Rider Jag Mej
9. Brudpolska Fran Orsa Efter Minu Per
10. Ore Polska
11. Se Pa TV
12. Perrong Plask

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7801 in Music
• Released on: 2005-10-06
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

Customer Reviews

Dark, mysterious and sweet. Just as it should be.
Two Swedes and two English musicians make up this band. I first heard them on Andy Kershaw's R3 slot about a year ago and they were playing at an Arts Centre quite nearby, so I had to see them. I was struck by the contrasting elements of melancholy and brightness that seamlessly create a record of outstanding beauty.
I once heard Kenny Wheeler say he only liked sad songs, and I guess the same goes for me: listen to Ian Carr's instrumental, 'Ian's Javla Jig/Ian's Javla Polska' - track 3, and the full flavour of this magic combo will be revealed.
Karen Tweed's accordion playing is a revelation; and the two Swedish fiddlers, Ola Backstrom and Carina Normansson, (who also provides the vocals) take us on what they rightly call these chilling and thrilling adventures.
Talent in abundance; and live, almost too much to take in. Almost.
Oh yes, and if Ian Carr ever forgot how to play his sharp, concise and understatedly perfect chords, then he'd be a shoe-in for the Perrier Awards in Edinburgh, or whatever they call them now.
Go see 'em, and get their music. I envy you all the thrill of the discovery.

One of my desert Island disks
Brilliant. Two fiddles, a guitar, an accordion and great vocals add up to more than the sum of their parts. I play this one in the gym, it keeps me going when I'm tempted to throw in the towel. Even the slow tunes are full of vim and vigor. Wonderful musicianship, they play off each other like old friends, and sound like they're having a blast. A British / Scandinavian blend, quirky, catchy tunes with lots of swing. See them live if you get the chance, but if not, this CD is the next best thing.