Narrgnistor och transkriptioner cover

Released 50 years ago

Narrgnistor och transkriptioner

Cornelis Vreeswijk · 1976

34 min · 12 tracks · blues · traditional folk music

A lyrical tapestry woven with folk melodies and introspective storytelling, echoing the essence of Swedish tradition.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • introspective storytelling with warmth
  • narrative flow through lyrical themes
  • short tracks for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy engagement
  • prefer standalone hits over narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1976, Cornelis Vreeswijk had established himself as a prominent figure in Swedish music, transitioning into a prolific phase following his breakthrough album 'Balladen om Fredrik Åkare och den söta frun'. 'Narrgnistor och transkriptioner' came during a period where he began exploring deeper literary themes within his songwriting, showcasing his evolution as an artist melding music with poetry.
Stylistic neighbors
Bert Jansch· Nick Drake· John Martyn

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Balladen om båtsman Charlie Donovan 4:04
  • 2 Herreman Jarl den onde 2:32
  • 3 Till Bacchus på Bellmans vis 4:24
  • 4 En inskription 1:41
  • 5 Visa till polaren Pär när han gick in i dimman 2:19
  • 6 Visa till dig 2:29
  • 7 Till visans vänner 4:26
  • 8 Åttio (80) små lökar 2:41
  • 9 Visa vid Nybroviken 2:28
  • 10 Marcuses skog 2:47
  • 11 Transkription för Sören Kierkegaard 2:18
  • 12 Balladen om Nils Johan Einar Ferlin 1:57

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