Tulips from Amsterdam | Street Organ De Blauwe Pilaar | Traditional Dutch Melodies CD

Product Information

• UPC: 8712177021239
• Product Type: Music CD (Street Organ / Traditional Dutch Melodies)
• Genre: Folk, Traditional, Instrumental
• Language: Instrumental
• Format: Audio CD
• Number of Tracks: 18
• Total Playing Time: Approximately 55:42
• Publisher: Intermusic SA / Movieplay SA
• Release Year: 1994
• Manufactured: Made in Portugal
• Recording: Digital Recording Stereo
• Label Code: SOW 90136

Overview

Tulips from Amsterdam by Street Organ De Blauwe Pilaar is a charming collection of traditional Dutch and European melodies performed on the street organ. This album features well-loved tunes such as Tulips from Amsterdam, Mooi Amsterdam, Vlaamse Serenade, and Danny Boy, capturing the nostalgic and festive atmosphere of classic street organ music. The warm, mechanical tones of the organ evoke the vibrant streets and canals of Amsterdam, making this CD a delightful experience for fans of folk and instrumental music.

Product Features

• Format & Dimensions: Standard Audio CD
• Number of Tracks: 18
• Genres: Traditional Dutch Folk, Street Organ Music, Instrumental
• Language: Instrumental
• Publisher: Intermusic SA / Movieplay SA
• Release Year: 1994
• Manufactured in: Portugal
• Total Duration: 55 minutes and 42 seconds
• Label Code: SOW 90136

Interesting Facts

• Iconic Track: Tulips from Amsterdam is a popular romantic song originally written in the 1950s and adapted here as a traditional instrumental street organ piece, evoking the spirit of Dutch culture.
• Street Organ Tradition: The album showcases the unique sound of the street organ, a mechanical instrument historically used in European street music, especially in the Netherlands.
• Diverse Tracklist: Alongside Dutch classics, the CD includes European folk melodies such as Banditenstreiche and Leichte Cavalerie, offering a broad cultural experience.
• Nostalgic Atmosphere: The mechanical and melodic tones of the street organ bring a festive and nostalgic ambiance reminiscent of Amsterdam’s historic streets and festivals .

Track Listing

1. Als van de Amsterdamse Grachten... (Tak/De Haas) – 1:38
2. Feite Posthumus Mars (Unknown) – 3:27
3. Smurfenlied (Kartner) – 3:06
4. Leichte Cavalerie (Traditional) – 2:37
5. Banditenstreiche (Traditional) – 2:13
6. Wiegenlied – 2:52
7. Chiribiribin (Traditional) – 6:48
8. Ole Guapa (Malando) – 2:39
9. Amsterdamse Medley – 4:38
10. Mooi Amsterdam (v.d. Gein) – 2:11
11. Vlaamse Serenade (Fre) – 2:33
12. Ich bau dir ein Schloss (Traditional) – 1:49
13. Koekoekswals (Jonasson) – 2:45
14. Sneeuwwals (Traditional) – 4:05
15. Cimeroni (Hadjidakis) – 2:15
16. 3 Hollandse Klompendansen (Traditional) – 2:25
17. Zilverdraden tussen het Goud (Traditional) – 3:29
18. Mooi Man / Lekker op de Trekker (v.d. Zee) – 3:22

Publishers

Published by Intermusic SA and Movieplay SA in 1994. All rights reserved. Made in Portugal.

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