Songs of Olden Times: Estonian Folk Hymns and Runic Songs

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Songs of Olden Times: Estonian Folk Hymns and Runic Songs
Heinavanker

[ Harmonia Mundi / CD ]

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The vocal ensemble Heinavanker was founded in 1996 under the direction of composer Margo Kõlar. The name 'Heinavanker' has its origin in the Haywain Triptych by Hieronymos Bosch (1453-1516). In this strange painting (featured in the CD booklet), the allegorical scenes seem inspired by today's life. A large stack of hay is being carted through a land peopled by those who labour acquisitively toward their own destruction. In the midst of all the activity, music-making takes place. A gloating demon and a praying angel are each trying to gain dominance over the musicians. Here Heinavanker delves into Estonia's early sacred music and folklore through the prism of contemporary imagination in this evocative programme of ancient runic songs and folk hymns which range from joyful to reflective, sometimes featuring overtone singing.

Echoes of orthodox chant pepper this recording of old Estonian choral pieces, but the overall feel is anything but oppressive, and more often than not a lovely folk styling pops its head up. (Reb and Ella's World Music School)

Tracks:

1. Mu süda, ärka üles
2. Rahva Õnnistegija
3. Veni Creator - Oh Jumal, Looja, Püha Vaim
4. Nätse Jummal, siin ma rummal
5. Oh Aadam, sino essitus
6. Ammuste aegade laulud: I. Haned kadunud
7. Ammuste aegade laulud: II. Imeline koda
8. Ammuste aegade laulud: III. Loomine
9. Oh Jeesus, Sinu valu
10. Jeesukest ei jäta ma
11. Ma tänan sind, et oled mind
12. Kas sureb nii mu kõige armsam elu?
13. Mu mano tulge latse
14. Kõik tulge minu juurde nüüd
15. Nüüd hingvad inimesed