Vasen (Olov Johansson on nyckelharpa, Mikael Marin on viola, Roger Tallroth on guitar…with occasionally forays into other instruments by all) serve up original acoustic folk tunes played with style. You get the feeling these three truly enjoy making music together, and it shows in the crisp energy, strong harmonies, and toe-tapping warmth throughout. This one really grows on you, and evokes hot cider on a snowy evening in the company of good friends.

*1. A jaunty little polska.
2. A stuttering little tune w/nice playing throughout.
*3. Sweet, mid-tempo with just a hint of sadness.
*4. Uptempo & lyrical w/lots of goodness.
5. An old-fashioned, almost courtly feeling.
6. Light & rich w/just a hint of Celtic flavor.
7. Midtempo polska w/a warm emotional quality.
*8. Trips at first, then gets bouncy, a sweet thing.
9. A melodic, almost classical sound w/bit of drama.
*10. Fast, fast. A wonderful high-energy dance.
*11. Set of 2 tunes, mid/uptempo w/excellent interplays.
12. Like a medieval dance, then a bit more lively.
*13. Bouncy & lively. Yay!
14. Slow, nostalgic, lovely.
*15. Fast w/a great bounce. Happy, happy.
10/2004