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This is an Enhanced audio CD which contains regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. (ECD) A thoroughly Pagan delight of an album from Finnish ensemble Gjallarhorn who balances the energetic and enthusiastic vocals (and fiddle) of Jenny Wilhelm against a musical structure that draws its heart from Finland and Sweden and its pulse from all over the world; aside from the fiddle, Hardanger fiddle, and viola, the four-piece group utilizes didgeridoo and a staggering variety of percussion. Sjofn is essentially dedicated to the goddess of that name as a way of infusing additional energy into a collection of songs essentially focusing on love and life (though deities of an unsubtle kind do pop in from time to time). The general attitude of Pagan concern (rather than Pagan abandon, as some might assume) is supported quite well by the two videos included on this Enhanced CD, particularly that for "Suvetar" (translated as Goddess of Spring), though the video for "Dejelill Och Langerman" has the local equivalent of Cernunnos/Herne popping up to watch the group performing in a city center. Great stuff, and very, very highly recommended. ~Steven E. McDonald 2nd Rel;Trad.Swedish Folk Recorded at Martin Kantola Audio, Karpero, Finland between June and August, 1999. Gjallarhorn: Jenny Wilhelms (vocals, fiddle); Christopher Ohman (vocals, mandola, viola, kalimba); Tommy Mansikka-Aho (harp, didgeridoo, djembe, udu drum); David Lillkvist (drums, bongos, congas, darabuka, cymbals, djembe, kalimba, shaker, surdo, tambourine, triangle, udu drum, chimes). Producers: Gjallarhorn, Martin Kantola, Wincent Hogberg. Additional personnel: Sara Puljula (acoustic bass). CMJ (11/20/00, p.39) - "...A surpisisingly diverse listen...using [their] ancient Nordic roots as a well of inspiration...recasting them in a modern, even futuristic, setting..."

1 Suvetar :: Godess Of Spring   
2 Tova och Konungen :: Tova And The King   
3 Dejelill och Lagerman :: Dejelill And Lagerman   
4 Intro See All 3   
5 Minuet From Jeppo-Polska   
6 KOM Helge Ande :: Come, Holy Spirit   
7 Nacken och Jungfrun :: The Water-Sprite And The Maiden   
8 Su Ru Ruskadirej   
9 Bergfast :: Mountain Haunted   
10 Oravais Minuet   
11 Lille Dansa :: Dance A Little   
12 Hjaoningarima   
13 Sinivatsa :: Dolphin Calling




 “Iets kan zowel goed, slecht of geen van beiden zijn. Muziek is bijvoorbeeld goed voor iemand in een melancholische bui, slecht voor degene die rouwt en de dove maakt het niets uit.” 

 “A person does not hear sound only through the ears; he hears sound through every pore of his body. 
It permeates the entire being, and according to its particular influence either slows or quickens the rhythm of the blood circulation; it either wakens or soothes the nervous system. 
It arouses a person to greater passions or it calms him by bringing him peace. According to the sound and its influence a certain effect is produced. 
Sound becomes visible in the form of radiance. 
This shows that the same energy which goes into the form of sound before being visible is absorbed by the physical body. 
In that way the physical body recuperates and becomes charged with new magnetism.”

~ Sufi Inayat’s  ~ 


” Muziek spoelt het stof van het dagelijkse leven van de ziel.” 

  “Iedere dag: Wat goede muziek horen, uit een goed boek lezen, een mooi schilderij zien en een paar redelijke woorden spreken. [/b]

~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ~ 

 “Het belangrijkste van de muziek staat niet in de noten” 

 Enjoy the feeling