The Icelandic Singers Conducted By Sigurdur Thordarsen - Songs From Scandinavia
Review by Glenn-Erik Sandbakken
The album Songs From Scandinavia by Icelandic Singers Conducted By Sigurdur Thordarsen is a captivating collection of traditional songs from the Nordic region. The album features a range of beautiful melodies and harmonies, sung with great passion and skill by the Icelandic singers.
The album is expertly conducted by Sigurdur Thordarsen, who brings out the best in the singers and the music. The arrangements are rich and textured, with a variety of instruments and vocal harmonies blending together seamlessly to create a unique and memorable sound.
One standout track on the album is "Krummi," a hauntingly beautiful Icelandic folk song that showcases the singers' powerful voices and Thordarsen's masterful conducting. Another highlight is "Sjömanakvæði," a traditional Swedish sea shanty that is given a fresh and modern interpretation by the Icelandic singers.
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Download
Filename: the-icelandic-singers-conducted-by-sigurdur-thordarsen-songs.zip- MP3 size: 60 mb
- FLAC size: 780 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Far Does He Stay = Fjärran Han Dröjer | 3:02 | |
| Billow Blue = Bára Blá | 2:37 | |
| Rime Dances = Rimnadanslög | 2:38 | |
| Ave Maria | 4:20 | |
| Iceland I Song Of Thee = Island, Eg Vil Syngja | 1:33 | |
| Fly, Bird Fly = Flyv, Fugl, Flyv | 3:23 | |
| Lullaby = Lulla Lulla Bia | 3:40 | |
| Song Of Grotta = Gróttusöngur | 3:00 | |
| Song Of The Fatherland = Faedrelandssang | 1:53 | |
| Once There Was... = Fordum Tid | 1:02 | |
| March Of The Singers = Söngvaramas | 2:20 | |
| Raven At The Window = Krumminn Á Skjánum | 1:38 | |
| The Judge's Dance = Domaredansen | 2:37 | |
| In The Beginning = Ar Vas Alda | 3:50 | |
| Christmastide = Ad Jólum | 4:20 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
MFS 411Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Stereo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Record Company | Monitor International Corp. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Choir | Karlakór Reykjavíkur |
| Conductor | Sigurdur Thordarson |
| Cover | David Chasman |
| Design | David Chasman |
| Photography By | André De la Varre |
Notes
- This version: red labels with black print
- Conducter written on sleeve front: Sigurdur Thordarsen
- Conducter written on sleeve back and labels: Sigurdur Thordarson
- Note:
- Song A3 is Swedish (sung in Swedish), B2 is Finnish (sung in Swedish), B4 and B7 are Danish (sung in Danish), B8 is Norwegian (sung in Icelandic). The remaining songs are Icelandic (sung in Icelandic).
- B8 Icelandic title on center label: "Songvaramars"
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- B4 correct composer credits: Lyrics by Chr. Winther, 1828. Music by J. P. E. Hartmann, 1838.
- B7 correct composer credits: Lyrics by Holger Drachmann. Music by Carl Nielsen, 1906.
- On sleeve: Printed in U. S. A.
- On labels: Made in U.S.A.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, hand etched): MFS 411A Ri
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, hand etched): MFS 411B Ri
About The Icelandic Singers Conducted By Sigurdur Thordarsen
Name Vars
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- Reykjavik
- Reykjavik Male Choir
- The Icelandic Singers
- The Reykjavík Male Choir
