Twelve Moons

Twelve Moons

This 1992 recording by the Garbarek Group has their customary blend of Norwegian folk themes and original compositions, with the leader's big-toned soprano and tenor saxophones at the heart of a music that combines cool lyricism and intense, if restrained, passion. It's the emotion that Garbarek can concentrate in a single note that distinguishes his work. His soprano is a keening wail in the unaccompanied introduction to "Brother Wind March," his high-register tenor an impassioned cry on "The Tall Tear Trees." Rainer BrÃ¼ninghaus's piano provides a reflectively lyrical contrast, while the shifting rhythms of percussionists Manu KatchÃ© and Marilyn Mazur add variety to the reiterated themes. The CD is filled with distinctively Norwegian touches. Grieg's "Arietta" is a wistful vehicle for Garbarek's soprano, while the traditional "Gautes-Margjit" is the briefest of melodies. The haunting "Psalm" is sung by Agnes Buen GarnÃ¥s with whom Garbarek recorded Rosenfole, while Mari Boine, singer and Laplander activist, performs her "Darvanam" with just Garbarek's tenor as accompaniment, invoking another world of musical possibilities. The CD concludes with a serenely beautiful version of Jim Pepper's "Witchi-Tai-To," first recorded by Garbarek almost two decades before, and touching on Pepper's Native American roots. --Stuart Broomer
Country USA
Brand UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
Manufacturer Verve Label Group
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 5195002
Model 2138333
ReleaseDate 2000-03-07
UnitCount 1
Format Import
UPCs 731451950025
EANs 0731451950025

Country	USA
Brand	UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
Manufacturer	Verve Label Group
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	5195002
Model	2138333
ReleaseDate	2000-03-07
UnitCount	1
Format	Import
UPCs	731451950025
EANs	0731451950025

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