Olov Johansson - nyckelharpa,
Mikael Marin - 5-stringed viola,
Roger Tallroth - 12-stringed guitar
and
André Ferrari - percussion
Influences
Older traditional fiddlers and nyckelharpaplayers in Sweden. Beatles and Sven-Ingvars.
Sounds Like
Väsen is a unique ensemble that transcends barriers and delight listeners with their music and personality.
Three/four great Swedish musicians: Olov Johansson on the nyckelharpa (a keyed fiddle unique to Sweden), Mikael Marin on viola Roger Tallroth on twelve-stringed guitar and André Ferrari on percussion. The trio's/quartet music has a telepathic intensity. Together they create more electricity on their acoustic instruments than most rock bands can generate with their amps turned all the way up to "11." More than one rock critic has proclaimed them "the best band in the world".
Traditional music with a modern attitude. Tremendous individual musicians taking ensemble playing to new heights. Acoustic instruments with power and emotion. This is Väsen.
Väsen is an acoustic band, which features an instrument unique to Sweden called the nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle) along with viola, perc. and guitar. Väsen plays heavenly music based in the rural Swedish tradition with a contemporary flavor.
This is acoustic ensemble playing at its best, with sounds that can connote classical string quartets at one moment and upbeat folk/pop another.
Väsen carries its brilliant acoustic ensemble interplay to new levels with a contemporary energy and attitude that is rarely found in acoustic bands. The combination of nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle) and viola is propelled by guitar and sometimes percussion, with tunes that are irresistible and unforgettable.
1989 was the year when the recordcompany DRONE was founded to release music that was to become Väsen on the first album 1990. An almost accidental starting-point of a fifteen year long still ongoing journey. Eleven albums later and with an international reputation, Väsen as pioneers and early ground breakers still lead the way with their joyful and inventive music. Väsens music will make you feel strong and happy.
With annual tours in US and Japan and with a strong position back in Europe, Väsen is the cross-road where joy meets music.
And the journey goes one...
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Jo'ra det raggas i hemlighet och det är på G att bli ny platta. Er senaste är för övrigt ljuvlig! När vi ändå snackar (även om det är över nätet) så passar vi på; HARV utmanar VÄSEN!!!
HARV PÅ HEMMAPLAN: En hockeymatch i Sunne ishall.
VÄSEN PÅ HEMMAPLAN: En fotbollsmatch (troligvis) i Uppsala (eller?)
Takk for vennskap! Beste hilsner fra Norge, Hornorkesteret. ---
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