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Live at the Nordic Roots Festival

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This is a terrific CD. The energy of a live performance has added even more depth to Vasen than in their previous CDs. All four musicians stand out equally on this recording. They get so much sound from acoustic instruments that you'll have to remind yourself there are only four members in the band. This CD has particularly fantastic versions of Shapons Vindaloo and Nittl Pomfritti. If you have ever seen Vasen perform live you know that something happens which cannot happen in a studio recording. When they perform, they play as one mind, not four. Vasen is truly one of the most together bands anywhere, playing any kind of music. This live CD is the next best thing to hearing Vasen in person.

I like this and I think it's well recorded yet, nothing on it outshines the previous 2 discs that most of these tunes come from, for me. I bought it because I must own everything they ever do. And it's very enjoyable. There are some guests on here like Harv and Annebjorg Lien and those are sweet endeavors indeed. This was a nice holiday gift to myself and fit that mood to a tee. This is the most astounding band to enter my auditory canal in a long time. Maybe since Henry Threadgill (different style altogether but, equally uplifting and awe-inspiring).Kenny b Natural says, BUY! Send to loved one as gift.