One of the most exciting releases of early 2007 and in the latest times is definitely Lumsk’s “Det vilde kor” (The Wild Choir/Chorus). These mildly enticing folkish-romantic melodies embrace with warmth and remembrance...from past times that were, and maybe even too long ago to have ever lived them. Still this aura can be found...and—it’s always familiar. It’s like the clocks have stopped ticking...
Lumsk have taken some old poems from the beginning of last century, written by one of the most well-known Norwegian writers—Knut Hamsun, and made them into beautiful songs. It is pretty how Hamsun perceives and depicts all the feelings and magic that binds nature and man, the one who finds his senses aware (awake) enough of all surroundings. The one who is not afraid...of dark, of night, of other living creatures and the songs they sing. And these lyrics become even more impressive together with the vocal and instrumental performance.
I like Stine’s singing and the joyful violin play; they suit the theme, as well as the whole musical composition. Also, the Norwegian lyrics have added that something special to Lumsk’s songs; the way it gives the whole sound a different vibe, a different kind of feeling. Once more downcast, longing, then happy and overflowing with life—the moods change throughout the album and show different sides of one beautiful expression/impression.
So silent (clear), delicate, beautiful... And cannot deny the energy, the magic that shines through all of this, even though at first one might find the tone too shy to let be allured. This album does need a few listens before it makes more sense and impresses as much as it does in the end. First songs are maybe too slowish, too quiet to convince, but it’d be a shame to give up there.
Lumsk’s ‘Det vilde kor’ is like beautiful little treasure, a song from nature, from the autumn night into dreams. Guess it’s like an escape, a runaway from the city and noise, people, machines; a picture of where we belong. A melody that never dies...
10/10 p
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