Search - Mari Boine :: Remixed

Intriguing

J Lee Harshbarger | Ypsilanti, MI United States | 07/22/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"When I first put this CD on, I thought I was listening to some music from Asia or North Africa. Then I happened to see in the fine print, "To learn more about cool and interesting Nordic music..." NORDIC?!? For sure, "cool and interesting" are appropriate adjectives to describe this fresh sound. All mixed in these tracks I hear elements of world beat, darkwave, alternative dance/electronica, jazz, and an overall underground kind of sound. In a couple tracks I hear sounds reminiscent of Digital Bled and Stereolab. This is an ethereal, beautiful downtempo dance album that also works as an album to listen to with headphones in your easy chair.Favorite tracks? Hard to choose! Cuovgi Liekkas (#2) sounds like Native American chanting toward the end. Alddagast Ipmilat (#4) displays soft, close-miked vocals with inflections similar to what you might hear from Bjork. Gulan Du (#7) is great with its Digital Bled-like Middle Eastern instruments and shuffling drum beat, mixed with the kind of space-lounge sounds Stereolab has used. Mun Da Han Lean Oaivamus (#8) has a great bass line, one that reminds me of a track from the 1972 album A Clockwork Orange by Walter Carlos. This song begins with a touching description by the vocalist of what it's about. (Hint: a fresh take on the situation in South Africa sometime back.) Vuolgge Mu Mielde Bassivarrai (#9) has some fabulous percussion--coupled with a good bass line and shimmering electronics--to give you a swaying, unique dancing experience. This would go great next to a song by Digital Bled.So many songs I listed as my favorites...and I still like the others too. A fascinating CD. Float away as you dance and listen."

WANTON DESTRUCTION OF BEAUTIFUL MUSIC

E. J. Hudspith | 08/16/2005

(1 out of 5 stars)

"If you like Mari Boine's other CD's - don't buy this!

I have all her music - she is very talented musician who has captured the essence of geography, time and rhythm in her music.

This Remix is an electronic trip - the "music" and Mari's great voice are overwhelmed by the psychosis of the musicians inflicting their poor taste on what was exquisite.

If this is where we are going Global Warming and the end of the world can't come fast enough!

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