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Balkan Indie New Music Textural Jazz Folk Songs
Genre:
World: Eastern European
Release Date:
2006
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Unblocked Ears
© Copyright-The Toids
(804033101129)
Record Label: Odd Shaped Case
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For the last 10 years The Toids (San Francisco) have been working on creating a blend of the folk musics of Eastern Europe while maintaining a sensibility with roots in new music, jazz, songwriting, and improvisation. The result is a rich tapestry of idioms that while at times seem familiar, the end result is both hardhitting and heart touching. Presenting new music with a finger on the pulse of traditional Balkan folk music, the Toids give a performance both rousing and introspective, danceable and serene. Featuring Ryan Francesconi, Dan Cantrell, Tobias Roberson and Lila Sklar, their 2006 release, "Unblocked Ears" is now available on Odd Shaped Case.
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Misteryous
author: Pier Paolo Conconi
It's not all like Tsiftetelli.. Great vampire movie mood music.
author: Bela Zaphyre
I DO love the tune Tsiftetelli from this CD. Musically this is a very well-made album. Both the musicians and the technicians were very professional and proficient. MUCH better than many albums I've heard from small independent labels. The percussion and violin/fiddle both were very impressive. However, as a fan of gypsy and belly-dance themed fusion featuring percussion and danceable beats, I don't really like any of the other tracks besides Tsiftetelli... If I were more into Balkan music with a vague polka-esque sound to some of the fast parts, I would like this CD a lot more. If you are buying this CD because of Tsiftetelli, DON'T! On the other hand, if you want a CD that mostly sounds like great background and mood music for a non-cheesy vampire or gypsy movie, you'll like this one.
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Fab!
author: Holly
A treasure chest of 21st century balkan-rooted music. Benchmark!
author: Roland
I agree with almost everything the other reviewers wrote. Unblocked Ears is unbelievable. If you like the samples, get it! You won't be disappointed.
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