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hippa
Artist: Hoven Droven
Label: NorthSide
Genre : Acoustic Instrumental
Nordic
Rock
Traditional
World
Instruments : Accordion
Bass guitar
Drum kit
Electric guitar
Fiddle (violin)
Guitar, acoustic
Percussion
Saxophone, baritone
Saxophone, soprano
Saxophone, tenor
Geography : Sweden
Label : Northside - http://www.noside.com
Description:
Hoven Droven in suits! And, damn they look good. On this set of mostly original, instrumental tunes, they turn the volume down to reveal they have the finesse and chops to play music at any speed or volume. To some, Hoven Droven is a killer rock band with massive grooves and odd time signatures. To others, Hoven Droven is a Nordic folk band who know how to have a great time with the tradition. To those who have seen them live, they're both! Their melodies, charm, and attitude are infectious.
While they've been known to arrive in a helicopter and use pyrotechnics in their show, this quiet set includes a march from a theatrical production and a waltz for "the best granny in the world." There's a Reinlender from Norway, a tune dedicated to Arto Järvelä of JPP, and an ode to a snowmobile! The last tune The Cube features the Hoven Droven Mens Choir and Kaxen, the rooster. Former members Gustav Hylén (producer and trumpet) and Janne Strömstedt (harmonium) appear on the record as well.
Hippa is an old word for "party" or "celebration," but it can also mean "hip," as in "cool."
Once you've seen Hoven Droven live, you'll just keep coming back for more. Check out the home videos on the CD to get a glimpse of these merry pranksters in the recording studio.
Enhanced CD with 3 videos and 7 extra MP3 tracks.
Hoven Droven in suits! And, damn they look good. On this set of mostly original, instrumental tunes, they turn the volume down to reveal they have the finesse and chops to play music at any speed or volume. To some, Hoven Droven is a killer rock band with massive grooves and odd time signatures. To others, Hoven Droven is a Nordic folk band who know how to have a great time with the tradition. To those who have seen them live, they're both! Their melodies, charm, and attitude are infectious.
While they've been known to arrive in a helicopter and use pyrotechnics in their show, this quiet set includes a march from a theatrical production and a waltz for "the best granny in the world." There's a Reinlender from Norway, a tune dedicated to Arto Järvelä of JPP, and an ode to a snowmobile! The last tune The Cube features the Hoven Droven Mens Choir and Kaxen, the rooster. Former members Gustav Hylén (producer and trumpet) and Janne Strömstedt (harmonium) appear on the record as well.
Hippa is an old word for "party" or "celebration," but it can also mean "hip," as in "cool."
Once you've seen Hoven Droven live, you'll just keep coming back for more. Check out the home videos on the CD to get a glimpse of these merry pranksters in the recording studio.
Enhanced CD with 3 videos and 7 extra MP3 tracks.
Reviews
- "The key to Hoven Droven's appeal is their distinct sound: fiddle, brass, and rock instrumentation unite in a harmonious blend that is perfectly suited for the group's cross-genre pollination." -- Bryan Reesman, amazon.com
Track List:
| 1 | Syen / Psychic | 3:49 | |
| 2 | Vilse i Viljandi / Lost in Viljandi | 3:55 | |
| 3 | Malört | 3:34 | |
| 4 | Tornäs | 3:22 | |
| 5 | Drömmen om Arto / Dreaming of Arto | 2:56 | |
| 6 | Gudruns vals / Gudrun's Waltz | 5:44 | |
| 7 | Gart Sjouf / Did It Myself | 2:51 | MP3 Download |
| 8 | Norsken / The Norwegian | 3:32 | |
| 9 | Larven | 2:59 | |
| 10 | Kuben / The Cube | 4:56 |
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