In review--Norwegian Wood--Isn't it good?
Elin Furubotn New Path Ozella When I hear the term Norwegian folk music, I usually think of traditional Norwegian music heavy on the hardanger fiddle and medieval folk ballads. However, Norwegian folk can also refer to singer-songwriters such as Kari Bremnes, a Norwegian musical star, or so many others ranging from 20-years-of-age to well beyond that. Elin Furubotn follows in the tradition of folk-fusion. She composes more subtle tunes that range from jazz to folk to rock (the title track) on her album New Path . She possesses a good ear for melodies that she sings in a near-whisper. However, don’t be fooled by the softer timbre of Furubotn’s vocals, since she appears passionate about the themes that appear in each of her songs. I admit that it took me a few listens before New Path grew on me. While I have heard many recordings graced with Norwegian vocals over the years, for some reason, I was having a difficult time ...