O klang och jubeltid
Benny Anderssons orkester · 2011
48 min · 13 tracks
A vibrant tapestry of Swedish folk melodies infused with orchestral arrangements and heartfelt storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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O klang och jubeltid — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, merging lively instrumentation with evocative lyrics that celebrate joy and togetherness within Swedish culture.
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Kära syster — This track stands out for its poignant narrative that reflects on familial bonds, combining emotive vocals with rich orchestration that enhances its heartfelt message.
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Midsommarpolka — An energetic celebration of Midsummer traditions, this track captures the spirit of Swedish festivities through its infectious rhythm and playful melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends orchestral and folk elements effectively but has limited broader impact outside Sweden.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered orchestral strings, setting a lush backdrop for the subsequent folk melodies.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional Swedish instruments like the nyckelharpa, adding authenticity to the folk sound.
- The pacing varies significantly; upbeat polkas are interspersed with slower, more reflective pieces, creating dynamic shifts throughout.
- The final track is a march that concludes the album on a ceremonial note, contrasting with the more relaxed earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 O klang och jubeltid 3:55
- 2 Kära syster 4:11
- 3 Månstrålar klara 3:09
- 4 Midsommarpolka 3:25
- 5 Allt syns när man är naken 4:16
- 6 Alla goda ting 2:29
- 7 En dag I sänder 3:45
- 8 Flickornas rum 2:28
- 9 De ljuva drömmarnas orkester 4:05
- 10 Jag hör... 3:29
- 11 Sorgmarsch 4:53
- 12 Vilar glad. I din famn 4:25
- 13 Brudmarsch 4:19
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