Comforting compositions inspired by Lithuanian folk songs. Calming and dreamy at the same time. A lovely taking it easy listen. 'Salos' is the new album by Merope, a band largely centred around the singing and kankles playing Lithuanian Indre Jurgeleviciute. The collective is a prime example of Lithuanian folk influences finding a firm place in the worldwide ocean of experimental music. On this album they collaborated with the Vilnius chamber coir Jauna Muzika and conductor Vaclovas Augustina who also contributed some compositional work. By exporing Lithuanian folk songs, using ancient heritage and building new compositions around them they transform timeless folk songs into deep personal explorations.
Tracks:
1. Ei Dvipa (feat. Bert Cools, Indre Jurgelevicite, Jean-Christophe Bonnafous, Jauna Muzika Choir & Shahzad Ismaily) 04:14
2. Bitinelis (feat. Bert Cools, Indre Jurgelevicite, Jean-Christophe Bonnafous & Jauna Muzika Choir) 06:26
3. Oi Toli (feat. Bert Cools, Indre Jurgelevicite, Jean-Christophe Bonnafous & Jauna Muzika Choir) 04:09
4. Alma (feat. Bert Cools, Indre Jurgelevicite, Jean-Christophe Bonnafous & Jauna Muzika Choir) 03:56
5. Vilnia (feat. Bert Cools, Indre Jurgelevicite, Jean-Christophe Bonnafous & Jauna Muzika Choir) 04:33
6. Sakale (feat. Bert Cools, Indre Jurgelevicite, Jean-Christophe Bonnafous, Jauna Muzika Choir, Shahzad Ismaily, Gyda Valtysdottir) 05:51
7. Leliumoj (feat. Bert Cools, Indre Jurgelevicite, Jean-Christophe Bonnafous & Jauna Muzika Choir) 04:32
