Ragnarök - Dagarnas Skum (1976)
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Ragnarök - Dagarnas Skum, from the album Ragnarök (1976)
Ragnarök belong to the rich Swedish tradition of moody instrumental theme writers (ranging from Bo Hanson to Björn Jason Lindh ).Their first album from 1976, was a revelation of soft, jazzy instrumental rock based on twin guitars, keyboards and sometimes flute. Dagarnas Skum perfectly depicted calm Nordic summer evenings-beautiful, yet cold.
The following information was copied from "progarchives"
Not to be confused with the New-Zealand symphonic prog group from those very same years (that should belong in the site soon) or the Heavy Metal unit from the 80-90's, these Swedes managed four albums on Silence Record and some more (not listed here) in the early 90's. They are a typical example of atmospheric and melancholic prog like only Sweden can produce them. Their first album is a real classic known as a minor classic among progheads and they will participate to another group (KUNG TUNG - much harder) before doing their second album where those influences from that group will leave a mark. It is reputed to be as good as their debut. The later albums listed here remain of a good standard. Among the non-listed albums is "Well"(91) and is rather new age and sometimes industrial - not much to do with the earlier works. (www.green-brain-krautrock.de)
What a seductive sound these guys make! All instrumental, sometimes bordering on a seventies porn-soundtrack sound (particularly Promenader), but Ragnarök show some clear early psych and even jazz influences to help soften the melancholy that seems to pervade just about all progressive Scandinavian music. The result is a soothing but occasionally adventurous album that is a joy to listen to over and over.
The instrumentation here opens with quite of bit of acoustic guitar and flute, and while both remain in play throughout it doesnt take long before the electric guitar and bass make themselves known, as well as saxophone (though the brass is quite subdued for the most part). Multi-instrumentalist Henrik Strindberg plays guitar, flute and saxophone, and also provided most of the arrangements. Strindberg would go on to produce a long string of solo and collaborative contemporary classical/new-age works under his own name although he still is associated with the band, which still tours. They have not released a new studio album under the name Ragnarök in more than sixteen years though.
There is a distinctly neo new-age sound on some tracks, especially Fabriksfunky and Dagarnas Skum, while others like Tatanga Mani and Nybakat Bröd are much more acoustic and folkish than most of the album. I personally wouldnt classify these guys as folk though the jazz and new-age tendencies are a bit too strong for that. But this is closer than their next album which would be a much more ambient and frankly dull affair with an almost completely different lineup.
The standout track here is Dagarnas Skum, an eight minute offering that spends about half its length building like some sort of early post-rock composition before wandering off into jazz/fusion territory in a muted form of a jam session. An unexpected but not unwelcome focus shift that culminates in a repetitive and hypnotic guitar passage that gives life to an otherwise very mellow section of the album.
I wouldnt rank these guys up there with any of the great Swedish prog bands like Änglagård, Fläsket Brinner, or probably even Flower Kings. But they do what they do quite well, and the production on this album is impeccable. Not for those who want the music to be at the forefront of whatever they are doing, but if you are looking for something ambient that wont put you to sleep and may cause you to perk up your ears every few minutes, this may be your album.
Here once again our rating system fails us, as this is about as close to a 3.5 star album as I have heard in quite a while. But in deference to the high technical quality of the musicianship, and in recognition that these guys manage to avoid the Scandinavian pill-swallowing depression that so much music from that region evokes, Ill push that up to four stars and call it good.
Bob Moore (ProgArchives)
We are so happy over all the commentaries on. our tune from 1976. The tune is a result of totally united efforts without any special composer. we improvised all the parts on a tour in january and february 1975. each concert brought more and more content to the song. To this day we do not know exactly what the others do so in order to play it all 5 members still has to participate
Stort tack för Ragnarök!..
please come back sir
My story about this song ... I firstly heard this song around early 90s on radio (Brave New Wave in Canada) and taped. After 10+ years, I returned to Hong Kong and was trying to find the album but no way I could get it. Then, one day, I found and contacted the band on web, one of the band members, Peter Bryngelsson replied and sent me their CDs ... 30+ yrs after they released this song, amazing. Thanks for posting.
I know this comment is several years too late but thank you for sharing that story. What an amazing time.
Oh! That's pretty cool.
Saw them live in Östersund 1974.
Got the album.
Original vinyl.
Most beautiful song I ever heard
Initially found out about this track through Emil Amos' Drifter's Sympathy podcast. What a fantastic track.
and a damn fine podcast!
I'm a happy owner of the vinyl. Unfortunately no player so this was good to find. Goes into my music bookmarks. Thanks!
Found this record in my father's collection after he passed away this year. Love it.
You still have it?
@@elpintodelavega5757 yes. Bought a sealed copy as well about a year ago 👍
@@AlvarWahle Nice! In Sweden or on Discogs?
@@elpintodelavega5757 norway, through a facebook-page 👍
This is something else, one of my favorites
En slags fri stad i det tomma rummet, grandiosa romanser i den enkla fina tacksamheten över att faktiskt kunna känna av ord som sorg och längtan
Beautiful & magic tune. Fantastic group improvisation! Thank you, Peter
No hay adjetivos para describir esta canción, te envuelve.
Breathtaking.
I am speechless...
i went in the next-past with this music, taking a close look to the present
Wonderful music, leading us to the other world and universe`s dimension.
misstänkte att Hansson var inbladad i denna magiska resa ! helt underbart vackert
The love child of Camel and Bo Hansson
Pure gold!
Beautiful.
Wonderful timeless masterpiece, i uploaded the full album on my channel because they removed the other from youtube.
Smooth and trippy!
My favourite song for over 4 years:) The album is magnificent, also from their album: Ragnarök - 1979 - Live, Tonkraft, I highly recommend Östen Är Röd 47 (Live)
great vibe!
THX GOD I LISTEN THAT!
Fantastic, excellent band!
new band for me but SO good ... I can listen this again and again ... "loop" works.
This is precious ♡
Swedish progg at its finest!
bella , great guitar!
Love this song
First time I've heard this and love it!
Thanks so much for posting these! I loved this back around 1984- 86 when turned on to Scandinavian fusion by John Diliberto on WXPN in Philly. There was an EXCELLENT band called, I think Pirr Palke ? not sure if the spelling is bad as I cannot find anything about them on the web. any info on them?
Piirpauke.
Rather under rated
Excellent!
Incredible music!
I'll buy the vinyl (origianal)
Thanks!
100*
TOP NOTC....!
Incredible
Wishbone Ash harmony ✨🙏🏻
@rhcpbroncos: That's an intelligence test for you. Hint: I purchased the vinyl in 1976.
Shoutout billy woods👍
The older i get, and more music I find.... I can say , i was born in the wrong decade
id buy this album :D and dont have a player lol yet
ideality manifested :)
👍
Najs
Yes.
I spelled a black metal band name wrong and somehow stumbled upon this. I’m absolutely blown away. Anyone have similar albums to check out??
Mike Oldfield - Ommadawn
hidden Treasures, manifest! ¤ ;)
music from the heart, rather than the techno junk from the mind
link to download this album please! searching for it endlessly without results :(
itunes.apple.com/us/album/ragnarok/id118633209
I wish this song would never stop.
Where's the pissdamned repeat button?
Piirpauke ? :) i know two albums , very good
3:37
Camel's standards
we never listened to Camel. Maybe they listened to us ?
@@peterbryngelsson1739 i thank you sir. I meant the "top musical experience" by the terms "Camel' standards". Meaning, Dagarnas Skum is one of the best piece of prog music i have heard since 1966. And, the most personnal favorite song i share around. This "peace" is, for me, a gift i discovered 8 years ago now. It reminds me the deep of Schubert. Mister, i salute you, your work is alive and well.
hmm.
måste ha hela albumet
The ET are my friends they are with me! I swore that I´m on their side. They threatened me okay but That was good I think. I deserved to be told they are serious. jesus was serious i believe in him he was cool!
Anyone knows where can I find this on vinyl?
There is a reissue on Science records now in 2019!!!
If you want the 1976 original you can get it at Discogs for around 100€.
Anatomia de un suididio
иртпр