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01. Wood Scree 02. Dressed in Rushes 03. The Great Season 04. October 05. Meitas Gula Ābolāje 06. Fear of the Land 07. Népdal Tárogatón [mp3] 08. The Carved Yoke 09. Dilkash 10. Peal 11. For G. Mesmer |
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| These Villages, the third album from Hala Strana, is a further culmination of Steven R. Smith's interest in Eastern European folk music. Smith's original, instrumental compositions are peppered with interpretations of traditional songs, presenting a collision of the musical interests throughout his prolific career (as a solo artist and as a member of Thuja and Mirza). Built upon layers of sustained drone & delicately plucked and bowed strings, These Villages creates a seamless and almost raga-like environment. It's a dark record, a definite work of beauty, and the perfect soundtrack for autumn's changing leaves and howling winds. | ||||||||
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