Waltz with Me
Annbjørg Lien · 2008
46 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
A tapestry of traditional Norwegian folk melodies woven with emotive fiddle lines and gentle, rhythmic waltzes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Waltz With Me — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit, featuring delicate interplay between strings that invites listeners into a dance-like embrace.
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Mother and a Son — This track stands out for its poignant storytelling, capturing the deep emotional bond between parent and child through evocative melodies.
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Sula Mountain — With its rich textures and vivid imagery, this piece transports listeners to the serene landscapes of Norway, showcasing Lien's skillful fiddle work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends traditional melodies with skilled fiddle work, maintaining a strong sense of cohesion and craft.
What we noticed
- The instrumentation often includes layers of strings and subtle percussion, enhancing the folk sound without overwhelming the melodies.
- 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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8/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journeys
- delicate atmospheric layers
- reflective listening moments
- immersive storytelling experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Waltz with Me is Annbjørg Lien's fourth studio album, following her acclaimed 2004 record, A Dance with the Fiddle. At this point in her career, she had established herself as a prominent figure in the Norwegian folk music scene, blending traditional sounds with contemporary sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hanne Hukkelberg· Sofia Jannok· Rhiannon Giddens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Traveller 5:35
- 2 Sula Mountain 4:52
- 3 The Fiddle 4:12
- 4 Home East 6:18
- 5 Masques 4:55
- 6 Waltz With Me 2:48
- 7 Walking Strings 4:58
- 8 Dancing the Years All Away 4:30
- 9 The Old Car 3:49
- 10 Mother and a Son 5:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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