Lillebjorn Nilsen & Andy Irvine – Live in Telemark (2021) [FLAC 24bit/44,1kHz]

Lillebjørn Nilsen & Andy Irvine – Live in Telemark (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 59:20 minutes | 645 MB | Genre: Folk, Acoustic
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Lillebjørn Nilsen and Andy Irvine had known each other for about 17 years when they met at the Telemark Festival back in 1994, what they both had dreamt about became a reality. Their collaboration resulted in an exhilarating concert. The live recording is finally released as an album in June 2021.

If it hadn’t been for the invitation from the Telemark Festival, 17 more years might have gone by. “We got together this summer when I visited Dublin, but decided that there was no rush to practise, since we had so much to talk about. Today was the first time we really sat down and went through our material.” Lillebjørn Nilsen said back then, before starting the concert with one of his own songs, “Danse, ikke gråte nå”.

The album is filled with a superb variety of songs, both serious and humorous, characterised by two performers in top form. Norwegian and Irish folk music suit each other admirably. “We were on the same wavelength from the moment we met.” Andy Irvine also said back then. And that Saturday this common wavelength gave the audience an unforgettable experience.

The two troubadours complement each other perfectly, musically as well as thematically. When Lillebjørn Nilsen sings about the Norwegian emigrant who became “The Girl in Chicago”, Andy Irvine counters with the homesick Irish emigrant in “Indiana”.

Lillebjørn Nilsen is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and folk musician. In total he has five Spellemannspriser (Norwegian Grammy’s) both as a solo artist and as a part of bigger groups. He is often mentioned as Norway’s “Folk King”.

Andy Irvine is known as one of the greatest Irish singers and songwriters and is referred to as “a tradition in himself”. He is also well known for being at the helm of such legendary bands as Planxty and Sweeney’s Men.

Tracklist:
1. Jenta i Chicago (04:17)
2. Come to the Bower (04:45)
3. Alexander Kiellands plass (03:15)
4. Stewball and the Monaghan Grey Mare (03:53)
5. Hav og himmel (04:19)
6. My Heart’s Tonight in Ireland (03:34)
7. Valle Auto og Bensin (03:35)
8. A Prince Among Men (04:23)
9. Danse ikke gråte nå (02:19)
10. Fort gjort å glemme (03:44)
11. Patrick Street/Jig: The Humours of Caherlistrane/Halling: The Girl with the Farm (05:09)
12. Vidvinkel-stev (02:21)
13. Håvar Hedde/Jig: Strike the Gay Harp (05:14)
14. Martinmas Time/Hornpipe: The Little Stack of Wheat (04:48)
15. Ola Tveiten (03:38)

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