Norðan-North Atlantic Soundscapes

Norðan 2
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Angelika Hansen & Thomas Loefke
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Tutl SHD 216 / Laika Records 3510415.2

Angelika Hansen fiddle, viola / Thomas Loefke Celtic harp

with:
Ian Melrose guitar, low whistle, bass
Hannah Alkire cello
Finnur Hansen keyboards
Kerstin Blodig guitar
Sanna Bæk Hoydal vocals
Joe Scott guitar, bass

LAIKA 3510415.2 / EAN Code: 40 177 86 234158 / VÖ: 06.Oktober 2023
Audio CD, Digisleeve,17 Titel / Gesamtspieldauer: 56:04 Minuten

Format: CD
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This recording was supported by Mentanargrunnur Landsins, Gramex and KODA-Føroyar grunnurin

Norðan 2 - North Atlantic Soundscapes: Titelfolge

1 Súlan (Thomas Loefke, arr. Hansen, Melrose) 2.58
2 Afskedsvals (Angelika Hansen, arr. Loefke, Melrose) 3.22
3 Teistin (Thomas Loefke, arr. Hansen, Alkire, Scott, Blodig, Melrose) 3.54
4 Nemlig (Thomas Loefke, arr. Hansen, Baek-Hoydal, Alkire, Hansen, Melrose) 3.11
5 Steinurin i iðu & Skorarheyggjurin (Angelika Hansen, e : Blodig, Melrose) 3.16
6 Bjørk (Angelika Hansen) 3.39
7 Her er gott at dansa (Angelika Hansen, arr. loefke, Melrose) 2.35
8 Djúpini (Thomas Loefke, arr. Hansen, Alkire, Hansen, Melrose) 3.18
9 Súla Song (Kristian Blak, arr. Hansen, Loefke, Melrose) 2.42
10 Brimgjáir (Angelika Hansen, arr. Loefke) 2.41
11 The Promising Light (Thomas Loefke, arr. Hansen) 3.17
12 Dancing Hedgehogs in the Moonlight (Thomas Loefke, arr. Hansen, Melrose) 2.47
13 Brá (Angelika Hansen) 3.45
14 Fjallavatn (Thomas Loefke, arr. Hansen) 3.20
15 Friday Morning Nine O' Clock (Thomas Loefke, arr. Hansen, Melrose) 3.27
16 The West Shores of Quarff (Jenna Reid) 3.13
17 Níon a' Bhaoigheallaigh (traditional, arr. Hansen, Loefke) 4.00

Das Album wurde von Finnur Hansen in Torshavn aufgenommen und von Jörg Surrey in den teldex Studios in Berlin abgemischt und gemastert: zwei großartige Toningenieure, die für den exzellenten Klang dieser Produktion bürgen Das Artwork auf Scheibe und Digisleeve zeigt das faszinierende Gemälde "Nordan"' des färöischen Künstlers Samal Joensen-Mikines (1906 - 1997), ein Gemälde, das die Musik des Duos Nordan in den letzten zehn Jahren nicht nur inspiriert hat, sondern ihm sogar seinen Namen gab.

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1. Súlan (Thomas Loefke, arr. Hansen, Melrose) The gannet, nowhere you get as close to this majestic bird as on Mykines in the Faroese wild west; feat. Ian Melrose (g/b/keys)
2.Afskedsvals (Angelika Hansen, arr. Loefke, Melrose) Farewell Waltz, composed in the Tutl-bus on the way to Vágar airport; feat. Ian Melrose (b)
3. Teistin (Thomas Loefke, arr. Hansen, Alkire, Scott, Blodig, Melrose) The guillemot, name of the ferry boat between the islands of Streymoy and Sandoy which will be soon replaced by a tunnel; feat. Hannah Alkire (cello), Joe Scott (g/b)
4. Nemlig (Thomas Loefke, arr. Hansen, Bæk-Hoydal, Alkire, Hansen, Melrose) Not really translatable into English – a tune praising a word which embellishes the ends of many of Angelika’s sentences; feat. Sanna Bæk Hoydal (voc), Hannah Alkire (cello), Finnur Hansen (keys), Ian Melrose (low whistle)
5. Steinurin Í Íðu & Skorarheyggjurin (Angelika Hansen, arr. Blodig, Melrose) Two places on Stóra Dímun: The rock in the current – musically the rock is represented by the harp ostinato while the violin whirls around this rock in the ocean. Skorarheyggurin is a hill on the island’s westcoast; feat. Kerstin Blodig (g), Ian Melrose (g)
6. Bjørk (Angelika Hansen) The elder daughter of Angelika and Finn. Composed for her baptism, when she got her name. Bjørk refers to the birch tree, one of the few tree species growing on the Faroes.
7. Her er gott at dansa (Angelika Hansen, arr. Loefke, Melrose) Here it’s good to dance, the title is part of a refrain often used in ballads for Faroese dancing. The tune melodically and rhythmically refers to bits and pieces from well known Faroese ballads; feat. Ian Melrose (b/perc.)
8. Djúpini (Thomas Loefke, arr. Hansen, Alkire, Hansen, Melrose) Hannah’s cello and Ian’s low whistle join us on this revisit to Djúpini – the stretch of water between the islands of Eysturoy and Kalsoy; feat. Ian Melrose (g/b/low whistle), Finnur Hansen (keys), Hannah Alkire (cello)
9. Súla Song (Kristian Blak, arr. Hansen, Loefke, Melrose) Gannet song written for Norðan by Faroese composer and pianist Kristian Blak based on his children song “Vestan fyri Mykines“; feat. Ian Melrose (g/b)
10. Brimgjáir (Angelika Hansen, arr. Loefke) Froth remaining from breaking waves, place name on the island of Stóra Dímun
11. The Promising Light (Thomas Loefke, arr. Hansen) Coming back from a walk through the snowy hills, the warm light of a bright window welcomes you back to your friends and a hot cup of tea; feat. Ian Melrose (b)
12. Dancing Hedgehogs in the Moonlight (Thomas Loefke, arr. Hansen, Melrose) Have you ever seen dancing hedgehogs in the moonlight? Neither have we, but it is a nice imagination and makes a good title; feat. Ian Melrose (g/b)
13. Brá (Angelika Hansen) The younger daughter of Angelika and Finn. Her name is inspired by the beautiful flower, Baldursbrá, which you can find on the island of Nólsoy in the summer. Brá is a lively, strong and happy girl, which this dance tune tries to portray.
14. Fjallavatn (Thomas Loefke, arr. Hansen) peaceful lake hidden in the Vágar mountains
15. Friday Morning Nine O’Clock (Thomas Loefke, arr. Hansen, Melrose) Not a “Monday morning blues“, but a “Friday morning waltz“ celebrating a series of phone calls that actually never happened; feat. Ian Melrose (g)
16. The West Shores of Quarff (Jenna Reid) stunning melody written by Shetland fiddler and composer Jenna Reid
17. Níon a’ Bhaoigheallaigh (trad. arr. Angelika Hansen / Thomas Loefke) Boyle’s daughter, the melody of a traditional Irish song, learnt from the wonderful singing of Donegal fiddler and singer Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh

Angelika Hansen (vornals Nielsen) kommt von den Färöern. In ihrem Land ist sie die unbestrittene Nummer 1 auf ihrem Instrument, der Geige. Aufgewachsen in einer musikalischen Familie mit färingischer Folkmusik und mit Klassik - ihre Mutter war ihre Lehrerin - studierte sie Musik in Reykjavik und Kopenhagen. Mit ihrer Band Kvonn („Angelika“ in der färingischen Sprache), dem Sinfonie Orchester der Färöer Inseln, der Folkgruppe Spælimennir, der Jazz-Formation Yggdrasil, mit Aldubaran, mit Norland Wind oder als Solistin war sie bislang in Skandinavien, den USA, Australien, Japan, Grönland, Ungarn und Deutschland auf Tour. Aktuelle CD: Hvonn

Thomas Loefke studierte in Dublin und Berlin. Sein Handwerk lernte er bei Irlands führenden Harfenistinnen Máire Ní Cháthasaigh, Helen Davies und Aine Ní Dhúill. Seit 1984 Tourneen mit eigenen Kompositionen sowie mehrere Preise, darunter der 1. Preis des "O Carolan Harp" Festivals in Irland. 1992 erschien die erste CD, das 2. Album "Norland Wind" erschien auf dem irischen Toplabel Celtic Heartbeat. Neben den Touren mit Norland Wind arbeitet er auch als Solist und in Projekten mit der irischen Riverdance-Geigerin Máire Breatnach, dem amerikanischen Duo Acoustic Eidolon, Pianist Lutz Gerlach und der Flötistin Ellen Czaya.

Norðan
TITELFOLGE
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Angelika Nielsen & Thomas Loefke
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Tutl SHD 116 / Laika Records 3510310.2

Angelika Nielsen fiddle, viola / Thomas Loefke Celtic harp

with:
Ian Melrose guitars, percussion
Máire Breatnach fiddle, viola
Finnur Hansen keyboards, percussion, accordion
Mikael Blak double bass

LAIKA 3510310.2 / EAN Code: 40 177 86 143108 / VÖ: 05.September 2014
15 Titel / Gesamtspieldauer: 49:50 Minuten

Format: CD
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Norðan- North Atlantic Soundscapes: Titelfolge

1 Djupini 3.18
2 Døgg og Sproti 2.45
3 Sunnan 3.08
4 At the River of Thor 3.44
5 Tjørnarøkur 2.48
6 Foula Skies 3.32
7 Svabo‘s Minuet No 30 2.24
8 Leynar Lighthouse 2.53
9 Valsur til Lilju 2.43
10 Loch Ossian 3.17
11 Mykines Waltz 2.48
The Water Tunes:
12 Alvastakkur 4.14
13 Arrivals 3.00
14 Som den Gyldne Sol 4.58
15 Tór Mór 3.48

Kompositionen: Thomas Loefke (#1,3,6,8,10,13), Angelika Nielsen (#2,4,5,7,9,11,12

produced by Norðan
mixed, edited and mastered by Jörg Surrey
recorded at:
Finnur Hansen Studio Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
Surrealissounds@teldex Berlin, Germany
Studio Mhic An Daill, Dingle, Ireland
recorded by Finnur Hansen, Jörg Surrey, Donogh Hennessy
photography: Thomas Loefke, Helmut Wilhelm (front), Christiane Stanko
Thomas` harp made by Jan Muyllaert
tracks 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13 published by Laika records and publishing
Special thanks to: Ian Melrose, Máire Breatnach, Finnur Hansen, Mikael Blak, Jörg Surrey, Christiane Stanko, Kristian Blak, Sharon Weiss, Helmut Wilhelm, Eva and Jógvan Jón í Dímun, Katrina Johannesen, Eirik Suni Danielsen, Philippe Carré, Katharina Zapf, Manfred Pollert, Peter Cronemeyer.

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1 Djupini (Thomas Loefke, arr. Nielsen, Melrose, Hansen) Looking over from Gjógv to Kalsoy over Djupini is one of the most majestic views on the Faroes. Feat. Ian Melrose (g, b), Finnur Hansen (kb, perc.)

2 Døgg og Sproti (Angelika Nielsen) Stóra Dímun is a small island in the Faroes, inhabited by two families. Døgg and Sproti are the children of the farmers there, and are violin students of Angelika. Feat. Ian Melrose (g)

3 Sunnan (Angelika Nielsen / Thomas Loefke, arr. Blak, Melrose) Sunnan means “from the South“ in Faroese, that mysterious place where the birds come back from after wintertime. Feat. Ian Melrose (g), Mikael Blak (double bass)

4 At the River of Thor (Angelika Nielsen, arr. Hansen) Thurso in the North of Scotland, is named after the god Thor in Nordic mythology. This tune was composed while on tour in Scotland. Feat. Finnur Hansen (kb)

5 Tjørnarøkur (Angelika Nielsen) Near my hometown Vestmanna, there is a lake called Tjørnarøkur, where we used to catch 'kombik' in our childhood with my brother and father.

6 Foula Skies (Thomas Loefke, arr. Nielsen) Foula is the most westerly of the Shetland Islands, high cliffs, horses and one of the largest colonies of attacking skuas in the world. Dedicated to Nigel and Cathy Hallet.

7 Svabo‘s Minuet No 30 (trad., arr. Angelika Nielsen) Jens Christian Svabo (1746 – 1824) is the first known fiddler on the Faroe Islands. His melody book, containing around 300 tunes was found in the house Pæsastova, in the heart of Tórshavn. Feat. Mikael Blak (double bass)

8 Leynar Lighthouse (Thomas Loefke, arr. Nielsen, Melrose) In Leynar woodturner Ole Jakob Nielsen makes these amazing lampshades out of Faroese wood which create the warmest and cosiest light one could imagine. Feat. Ian Melrose (g, b, perc. ), Finnur Hansen (accordion)

9 Valsur til Lilju (Angelika Nielsen) This waltz is made for my beautiful goddaughter Lilja from Vestmanna. Feat. Ian Melrose (g)

10 Loch Ossian (Thomas Loefke, arr. Nielsen, Hansen) A lonely lake in the Scottish Highlands near Rannoch Moor. Feat. Finnur Hansen (accordion)

11 Mykines Waltz (Máire Breatnach) The bird paradise Mykines is the pearl of the Faroe Islands. Irish fiddle player Máire Breatnach wrote this wonderful tune after a concert on the island. It is a pleasure to play it here together with her and Scottish guitarist Ian Melrose, also a long time colleague and friend who adds many magical touches to this album. Feat. Máire Breatnach (viola, fiddle), Ian Melrose (g)

The Water Tunes:

12 Alvastakkur (Kristian Blak, arr. Nielsen) Alvastakkur is a seastack on the island of Hestur, right beside Klæmintsgjógv, the cave where Faroese composer and pianist Kristian Blak startet the now famous series of “concerto grotto“ concerts in 1984.

13 Arrivals (Thomas Loefke, arr. Nielsen) At the end of April every year on Mykines: ten thousands of puffins come back to the island to breed.

14 Som den Gyldne Sol (trad., arr. Angelika Nielsen) The faroese tradition to sing Kingo-hymns developed from the time before the Reformation 1537, and retained many characteristics introduced in Catholic times. The tradition is named after Thomas Kingo's hymn book from 1699. The singing developed in different ways from area to area, this particular hymn has more than 25 versions from different parts of the country. The first one is from Vestmanna, where people don‘t do things too fast, the second one is from Tjørnuvík, where the mountains are very high, you can hear the big ups and downs in the melody, the last one is from Hoyvík, near the capital.

15 Tór Mór (Thomas Loefke, arr. Nielsen) Tory Island in the Northwest corner of Ireland has a lot in common with Mykines and Foula.

Thomas Loefke

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Norðan 2 - North Atlantic Soundscapes: Titelfolge

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Norðan- North Atlantic Soundscapes: Titelfolge

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