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Cugu
Artist: Wimme
Label: NorthSide
Genre : Ambient
Nordic
Yoik
Electronic
Instruments : Bass clarinet
Bass guitar
Guitar, acoustic
Keyboards
Mandolin
Percussion
Programming
Synthesizer
Ukulele
Vocals
Yoik
Vocals (male)
Geography : Finland
Sámi
Label : Northside - http://www.noside.com
Description:
Seamlessly Sublime
Cugu is the third CD from Wimme and it is perhaps their best. Cugu completely integrates the diverse elements of Sámi yoik (chant), strings, winds, keyboards, and samples.
The voice and throat technique of singer Wimme Saari are based on the traditions of his nomadic ancestors (previously called Lapplanders) but they also represent a new direction in the tradition where a yoik is not only inspired by elements of nature but also by the state of Texas! Again, Wimme collaborates with members of Finnish ambient group RinneRadio to create this unique sound. As their relationship grows closer, the atmosphere of Cugu pulls you deeper into the enveloping dreamscape of Wimme.
The deeply emotional yoik vocals are the center around which the ambient music floats. The vocals are recorded true to the real spirit of the yoik: every vocal part is reproduced “as is” – unaltered, strictly not edited or sampled. The yoik comes first and the musical instruments provide the coloring and underlining of the themes.
Tapani Rinne and Jari Kokkonen, two main musicians from Finnish techno jazz band RinneRadio, and Matti Wallenius on acoustic string instruments, give shape and depth to Wimme’s yoik. Fuzzy synthesizers, strings, alto sax, keyboards and animal samples swirl in and around Wimme’s voice creating an eerie, spiritual and atmospheric effect. RinneRadio also have their own records on Finland’s Rockadillo label and Tapani Rinne of the band produced all three of Wimme’s NorthSide releases.
The striking cover photograph of Cugu is the work of renowned Finnish photographer Jorma Puranen. It is part of his series “Imaginary Homecoming,” continuing his 20+ year involvement with the Sámi people. To see more of these photographs visit www.frame-fund.fi
Seamlessly Sublime
Cugu is the third CD from Wimme and it is perhaps their best. Cugu completely integrates the diverse elements of Sámi yoik (chant), strings, winds, keyboards, and samples.
The voice and throat technique of singer Wimme Saari are based on the traditions of his nomadic ancestors (previously called Lapplanders) but they also represent a new direction in the tradition where a yoik is not only inspired by elements of nature but also by the state of Texas! Again, Wimme collaborates with members of Finnish ambient group RinneRadio to create this unique sound. As their relationship grows closer, the atmosphere of Cugu pulls you deeper into the enveloping dreamscape of Wimme.
The deeply emotional yoik vocals are the center around which the ambient music floats. The vocals are recorded true to the real spirit of the yoik: every vocal part is reproduced “as is” – unaltered, strictly not edited or sampled. The yoik comes first and the musical instruments provide the coloring and underlining of the themes.
Tapani Rinne and Jari Kokkonen, two main musicians from Finnish techno jazz band RinneRadio, and Matti Wallenius on acoustic string instruments, give shape and depth to Wimme’s yoik. Fuzzy synthesizers, strings, alto sax, keyboards and animal samples swirl in and around Wimme’s voice creating an eerie, spiritual and atmospheric effect. RinneRadio also have their own records on Finland’s Rockadillo label and Tapani Rinne of the band produced all three of Wimme’s NorthSide releases.
The striking cover photograph of Cugu is the work of renowned Finnish photographer Jorma Puranen. It is part of his series “Imaginary Homecoming,” continuing his 20+ year involvement with the Sámi people. To see more of these photographs visit www.frame-fund.fi
Reviews
- "Cugu is colorful and honest fusion, the sound of a birthright reborn." -- David Fricke, Rolling Stone, 18 January 2001
- "Wimme transports you to a place that only exists in music." -- CDNow
Track List:
| 1 | Eallima bárut - Waves Of Life | 4:07 | MP3 Download |
| 2 | Silbabiedju - Silver Cave | 4:19 | |
| 3 | Cugu - Puppy | 3:42 | |
| 4 | Nággu - Argument | 3:34 | |
| 5 | Mii leat - We Are | 4:51 | |
| 6 | Texas | 3:48 | |
| 7 | Dierpmesbákti - The Rock Of The Thunder God | 4:40 | |
| 8 | Bambumiehta - Bamboo Honey | 4:17 | |
| 9 | Baksamat - Lips | 5:46 | |
| 10 | Suoldni - Dew | 2:04 | |
| 11 | Rehálas - Honest | 3:44 | |
| 12 | Agálas johtin - The Eternal Journey | 5:59 |
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