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The Sami, also known as Lapps, are the indegenous people of Northern Scandinavia. Hailing from northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia (the Kola Peninsula), their lives and appearance have a lot in common with Native Americans. Their music is dominated by the unique and easily recognizable Joik (or Yoik) which again lends similarities to the chanting vocal styles of Native American music. It is often accompanied by a simple hand drum beat.
Slow, ('Lent' in French), and free-flowing, this track evokes an almost daydream like state. This is the first of three works to be given the name Gnossienne name by Erik Satie to reflect this new style of composition.
A waltz for solo piano which conjures up images of Paris and popular song around 1900. The title translates into, 'I Want You', and reflects the sentimental nature of the track. A wonderful backdrop for European productions.
A strong rhythm of deep, ethnic percussion provides the base for this staccato, ominous and glorifying track with a dark fantasy feel. It builds gradually throughout, to a huge and overpowering tidal wave of orchestral brass, strings, war chants and a massive percussion section. Proud and majestic, but with a threatening, malevolent feel, like an army of dark beasts on the eve of war. Maybe even Pirates...
Dark and sombre piece based on strings and piano. Very cinematic piece suitable for any dark, ominous drama or fiction.
Popular and amusing, this piano solo by Dvorak is the most famous of his '8 Humoresques'. A loose and flowing track which has been used in many humorous settings. Great for conveying a little comical, witty or satirical feeling.