Einstürzende Neubauten, David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, D.A.F, Stina Nordenstam, Gram Parsons, PJ Harvey, The Knife, Nick Cave, Madonna, Emmylou Harris, Shellac, Nitzer Ebb, Arvo Pärt, Deltahead, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, Neu!, Mirah, Calexico, The Faint, Anders Norudde, Kiss, Marillion, Jenny Wilson, Igor Stravinsky, Nine Inch Nails, The Ark, Public Enemy, Nick Drake, Andrea Parker, Allman Brothers, Velvet Underground, Underworld, Ale Möller, Attrition, The Waterboys, Robyn, The Ramones, Kraftwerk, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Le Tigre, Hedningarna, The Wonderstuff, Eric Satie, Aphex Twin, Mano Negra, Iron Maiden, Cornelius, Fidget, The Band, Datach'i, Harv, Blue for two, Frida Hyvönen, Folk & Rackare, Joy Division, Kate Bush, M.I.A, Cat Power, The Clash, Karl Heinz Stockhausen, Lena Willemark, Dire Straits, Front 242, Hunters & Collectors, Marit Bergman, Damien Rice, Peaches, The Byrds, Hederos & Hellberg, Beck, Paul Hindemith, The Saints, Groupa, Khonnor, Skinny Puppy, Bob Hund, Chemical Brothers, Legendary Pink Dots, The Pixies, Kent, Primal Scream, Monster Magnet, Rasta Hunden, Merz, Rufus Wainwright, Imperiet, Telefon Tel Aviv, Wilco, Beastie Boys, Pelle Björnlert, S.P.K, Bob Dylan, Howard Jones, Johnny Thunders, Curve, Diamanda Galas, Teddybears STHLM, Smashing Pumpkins, Final Fantasy, Nirvana, Tyrannosaurus Rex, The Faint, Wu Tang Clan, Merzbow, Béla Bartok, Alphaville, Lydia Lunch, Dungen, Soundtrack of our lives, Led Zeppelin, Mats Gustafsson, Sator, Kaleidoscope, Ane Brun, The Pogues, Vive la féte, The Rolling Stones, The Incredible Stringband, The Weathermen, The Young Gods, Blur, Talking Heads, Jan Johansson, The Jayhawks, Ron Sexsmith, Placebo
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Yes it's fair to say all of the above have contributed to our music. All the other music we listen to might as well.. but this is pretty much it. Until it's updated!
Sounds Like
FROM THE ARCHIVES:
"Gamen" was the first single from our 1999 release "Vedergällningen", aka "Vengeance". We did a low budget live shoot at Studion, a now shut down rock club in Stockholm. Just back from a couple of days in Cannes, it helped that drinks were free.. and it seems to have helped the overall atmosphere too..
"Herr Holger" was a single from the "Guds spelmän" release. We did this video to it. Yes, it's very low budget. Yes, we do understand that it's not the coolest video ever made..
"Den Bortsålda": Our first video. Budget: Absolute zero. Shot illegally without anyone knowing. It's brutal and we like it... and look how absolutely adorable we are! It's 1994 and we look about 8.. the quality is pretty sad but we hope to replace it with a better conversion in the future.
"Vänner & Fränder" is an old live favourite. We tried to shoot a simple video in the same colour scheme as the cover to the album, "Guds spelmän". This is the shorter single version
Filmed in Sardinia, this is the promo video for the second single of the "Vengeance" album. Nuns and bald men and a beatiful scene with Emma and some black birds..
We started this band in 1990, when we all of a sudden fell in love with the more dramatic old folk music of Sweden. A period of trial and error led to our first recording in 1993, and the setup we have today. The music has evolved from pure folk to something radically different, incorporating elements from almost every musical genre we listen to. It's quite a stew now..
5 releases to date:
"Garmarna", in ´93, "Vittrad", in ´94, "Guds spelmän", in ´96, "Vedergällningen", in ´99 "Hildegard von Bingen" in´01.
The band has been having a lengthy break but we will update this space whenever any news emerge. Please bear with us... stay tuned!
Hey. I got some new tunes up on my page. Check em out and tell me if you like em :-) you can also buy my whole new CD "Rules Do Not Apply" if you like my stuff :-)
Thank you for the add. Garmarna: You're great musicians. Emma Härdelin has an incredible voice and anyone can prove it listening how she sings Kaukning I mean, I wish I could sing as her :)
Hej Garmarna och stort tack för vänskapen. Hoppas ni har en skön sommar! Kolla gärna in http://meadowmusic.se, en ny mp3-blogg, där vi tillsammans med andra i nätverket Meadow lyfter fram ny svensk musik. /Pär
Thank you so so much for the add. Your music is so fantastic. Im accompanied by your music to good times and bad times, and Im so glad that you make that music because it helps me a lot:) I wish I could understand the words ;) Sorry for my bad english, I hope you know what I meant. Greetings from Germany :)
Thank you forr your friendship. Love your music and your style. Keep the folk music alive and renew it. Would love to come to a concert with you some time. Have you ever been to Tønderfestival in Denmark ?
Any news about any new recordings? come on guys, it's almost 7 years since your last album... :) Why don't put out a live dvd if you are not into making a new album?
HEY GUYS!!. CHEERS FROM MEXICO!! You're one of the most impressive bands I've ever heard. Your sound is totally overwhelming and beautiful. Hope you're planning to come to Mexico soon. HASTA PRONTO AMIGOS
Ja vad säger man? Vi vet alla varför det gick som det gick! Vår senaste analys är en helt ny låt, i moll så klart. Men var inte ledsen för det utan gå in och lyssna på detta mästerverk och tänk vad kul det ska bli när du får se vår musikvideo som kommer snart!
Hej Garmarna! Eder musik äro så vidunderligt skön! Jag har både skrattat och gråtit till den. Helande är ordet! Tackar för vänskapen. /Skägget Ginger Trees
Vi vet att ni vet att allt handlar om storleken! Även när det gäller fotboll och EM. Ny analys efter varje sverigematch. mest om Zlatan och hans organ!
