Norwegian Tales of Enchantme

Judith Simundson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 6, 1999)
• Original Release Date: April 6, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Scoria Records
• ASIN: B00000IAK2
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,760 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. "The Nokk in Vinjevatten": "When I Was Little"

2. "The Nokk in Vinjevatten": "When I Was Little"

3. "Midwife to the Hulders"

4. "Guro at the Crossroad"

5. "The Princess and the Kitchen Boy"

6. "The Nightmare and the Knot Hole"/"Ride, Ride, Ranka, "/ "Ria, ..."

7. "The Toothache Troll"

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magic, January 16, 2000

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John Patterson (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Norwegian Tales of Enchantme (Audio CD)

Maybe you are just a lucky kid whose parent or doting relative made this a gift to you and thereby included you in the gathering of spellbound children around the skirts of the Norwegian grandmother spinning her tales. Perhaps you are a grown-up who simply delights in the display of real vocal talent. If you are really fortunate, you have a little of the wonder of both. In any case, this CD will not disappoint. Simundson's talented voice enlivens an astonishing range of characters as the grandmother unfolds her stories inspired by Norwegian folklore. By agile modulation of her voice, Simundson is able to keep at least three distinct and believable personalities in the air at once, with nary a bobble. While not always central to the story, the inclusion of snippets of the artist's accomplished singing voice is welcome lagniappe. The target audience is youngsters, but those who are young only at heart will also be drawn into that enraptured circle at "Grandmama's" knee. We hope that Simundson goes to the wellspring of her creativity again and soon!

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Experience for All Ages, April 24, 2009

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Dan Nelson (Minnesota USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Norwegian Tales of Enchantme (Audio CD)

I just listened to this and it was great. The tales were very good and the performance is excellent. This is not just someone's recording of stories that are fun to hear but a professional delivery with a touch of fiddle in the background to accent things.