Wimme

Wimme | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 14, 1997)
• Original Release Date: October 14, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Northside Records
• ASIN: B000003THY
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #404,826 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Douldi Ája [Boiling Spring]

2. Alit Gouldu

3. Baján Riegáda (Thunder Is Born)

4. Lodderáidaras [Milky Way]

5. Jusse-Vilba [Cousin Jusse]

6. Boaimmás [Rough-Legged Buzzard]

7. Dievas Mánnu [Full Moon]

8. Domná

9. Bieggajorri (Weathervane)

10. Mierká [Fog]

11. Iditidja [5 AM]

12. Álbmái [Strong]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ancient music with passion, August 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Wimme (Audio CD)

I'm not sure I understand the perspective of the writer who gave Wimme one star - they must have heard some spectacular joiking in the past.

I've heard my share of it, and I find Wimme to be a singularly (although not solely) interesting variation on the form. His - and RinneRadio's - ability to mix techno-ambient sounds and melodies with traditional joiking astounds me. Like other artists in the Nordic countries who are remaking ancient music in a modern image, Wimme is impressive on CD and in person.

As I wrote in my review of Wimme's latest (as of 1999) release, "Gierran," I've both met Wimme and seen him live. His performance was a reinforcement that his music - and cultural mission - are authentic, enlightening, and necessary in today's often impersonal and vapid consumer culture.

And no, I don't even like granola and, yes, I've voted Republican. Sometimes. I consider Wimme a valid cultural icon for a Saami culture that may not have much time left.

From a purchase point of view, I'd say Wimme is best for a sense of the traditional joik. Gierran is best for a more modern treatment. Both are good, however.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An expanding foray into Finnish music., March 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Wimme (Audio CD)

Wimme Saari is a yoik singer from Finland (Samiland). Yoik singing is similar in sound and intonation to some of the Native American chants and singing, evoking a plaintive intense quality. His voice is finely honed, and he sings against a backdrop of modern Finnish music as well as ambient sounds, or percussive effects. The music is interesting in its own right, as well as being a good showcase for Wimme to sing against. Recommended for those who wish to seek out new worthwhile dimensions in world music.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars groundbreaking, though not trendsetting, March 4, 2003

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This review is from: Wimme (Audio CD)

Wimme mixes the ancient with the modern, & does it very differently from anyone else I've ever heard do it. The cd starts with water & a long, misty, high note. From there the traditional joik chanting is great, the electronic ambiance is pensive with clear definition, some rhythms in the course of the cd are interesting & slow. They feel good. The cd as a whole is an incredible debut. Wimme has a real trademark sound.