Oasis
World
| Nov 2005
Reviews
Decca
Reviewed 2006-01-04
Reviewed 2006-01-04
This Finnish/Norwegian string band returns with a fun and festive set of acoustic happiness. Taking traditional songs, adding a contemporary feel, and throwing in a touch of bluegrass and other elements, they deliver fresh and delicious instrumentals designed to bring some Nordic sunshine to your gray winter. Well played and wildly energetic throughout.
*1. A total “yee haw!” Fun, upbeat, bouncy. Whoa, a sax & trumpet!
*2. Another fun toe-tapper slows down and gets folksy, then picks up.
3. Nicely updated midtempo polska, quiet bits in the middle.
4. Driving, midtempo contemporary folk. Voices la-la at end.
5. Sweet, romantic, old-fashioned march. Really lovely.
*6. Snarly pipes uptempo waltz w/great strings. Very cool sound.
*7. Polka w/wicked fast strings! I mean hyper-caffeinated fast! Fast!
8. Starts quiet, relaxed, gets into a contemporary almost Celtic sound.
*9. Another wacky-fast dance w/a bluegrassy feel. Fun!
10. Evocative, nostalgic ballad. Lyrical and very pretty.
11. Folksy polska in praise of Sweden’s mountains. Nicely toe-tappin
*12. Stately, elegant funeral march. Passionate & powerful. Wow…
*1. A total “yee haw!” Fun, upbeat, bouncy. Whoa, a sax & trumpet!
*2. Another fun toe-tapper slows down and gets folksy, then picks up.
3. Nicely updated midtempo polska, quiet bits in the middle.
4. Driving, midtempo contemporary folk. Voices la-la at end.
5. Sweet, romantic, old-fashioned march. Really lovely.
*6. Snarly pipes uptempo waltz w/great strings. Very cool sound.
*7. Polka w/wicked fast strings! I mean hyper-caffeinated fast! Fast!
8. Starts quiet, relaxed, gets into a contemporary almost Celtic sound.
*9. Another wacky-fast dance w/a bluegrassy feel. Fun!
10. Evocative, nostalgic ballad. Lyrical and very pretty.
11. Folksy polska in praise of Sweden’s mountains. Nicely toe-tappin
*12. Stately, elegant funeral march. Passionate & powerful. Wow…
Recent airplay
Maenpaan Heikin Valssi
At the Cafe Bohemian — Mar 07, 2006
Maenpaan Heikin Valssi
at the Cafe Bohemian — Feb 28, 2006
Daavid Ja Mina
At the Cafe Bohemian — Feb 21, 2006
Kjomestermarsj
At the Cafe Bohemian — Feb 14, 2006
Jokijenkka
At the Cafe Bohemian - J-Pop — Feb 07, 2006
Jokijenkka
At the Cafe Bohemian — Jan 31, 2006
Charting
2006-01-08 — 2006-03-12
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Mar 12 | 1 |
| Mar 5 | 1 |
| Feb 26 | 1 |
| Feb 19 | 1 |
| Feb 12 | 1 |
| Feb 5 | 1 |
| Jan 29 | 1 |
| Jan 22 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | Jokijenkka | ||
| 2. | Daavid Ja Mina | ||
| 3. | Hasse | ||
| 4. | Keidas | ||
| 5. | Kjomestermarsj | ||
| 6. | Maenpaan Heikin Valssi | ||
| 7. | Fantomen | ||
| 8. | Tepeq | ||
| 9. | Solberg | ||
| 10. | Return From Helsinki | ||
| 11. | Toulpagorni | ||
| 12. | Peltoniemen Hintriikin Surumarssi |