Description

Kolinda: Elfelejtett Istenek – A Journey into Hungarian Ethno-Folk CD

Made in Hungary

UPC: 5998272703734
Product Type: Music CD
Brand Name: Periferic Records
MPN: BGCD 373
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Ethno-Folk, Hungarian Folk, World Music

Overview

Elfelejtett Istenek (Forgotten Gods) is a captivating album by the legendary Hungarian ensemble Kolinda. Known for their pioneering role in the "táncház" movement and ethno-folk scene, Kolinda blends traditional Balkan and Hungarian melodies with modern sensibilities. This 2000 release features complex arrangements of acoustic instruments, creating a soundscape that is both ancient and contemporary. The album serves as a spiritual and musical exploration of roots, capturing the ethereal beauty of "forgotten" cultural legacies.

A Kolinda egy magyar népzenei együttes. 1974-ben jött létre, céljuk a népzene felfedezése és a hangszeres zene megtanulása volt. 1975-ben Franciaországban szerződtették őket három évre, míg Magyarországon nem érdeklődtek irántuk, ezért 1979-ben a zenekar feloszlott. Az újraindulásra 1996-ban került sor, régi felvételeiket újból feljátszották, és a kiadási jogokkal kapcsolatos ügyeket is elintézték. Ennek köszönhetően jelent meg a Szerelem című CD-jük, mely 1977 és 1997 közötti dalaikat tartalmazza.

Product Features

Artist: Kolinda
Format: CD, Album
Total Time: 53:27
Release Year: 2000
Instruments: Includes mandocello, gadulka, oboe, furulya (flutes), violin, and various percussion instruments.
Production: Produced by Gergely Böszörményi for Periferic Records.

Interesting Facts

The group Kolinda was formed in the mid-1970s and became one of the first Hungarian folk bands to gain significant international recognition, particularly in France and the Netherlands.
The album title, Elfelejtett Istenek, translates to "Forgotten Gods," reflecting the band's interest in archaic cultural layers and spiritual themes.
Key contributors to this record include Péter Dabasi, a founding member known for his mastery of the mandocello and gadulka.
The track "Hull a levél" features lyrics that differ from the rest of the album's original compositions or arrangements.
This specific release was licensed from PAN Records in the Netherlands, illustrating the band's strong European cross-cultural ties.