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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 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 a perfect soundtrack for autumn's changing leaves and howling winds. | ||||||
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