Norwegian Folk Songs

The music in this collection of Norwegian folk songs, many of unknown origin, represents the folk traditions of working Norwegians—from lumbermen to farmers, and from hunters to fisherman. Many of the older Scandinavian folk ballads emphasize storytelling, with nature playing an important role. Of particular interest is the ballad “Bendik og Arolilj,” an example of a “knight’s ballad” of ill–fated love most likely inspired by the legend Tristan and Isolde. It is believed that this ballad was translated from French into Norwegian during the 14^th century. Norwegian troubadour Pelle Joner, accompanying himself on guitar, performs the songs with somber homage. All of the song lyrics are provided in Norwegian with English translation in the liner notes.

Track Listing

101	Aa kjande du'n Kjell	Pelle Joner	00:43
102	Bendik og Arolilja	Pelle Joner	04:01
103	Eg ser deg ut for gluggjin	Pelle Joner	02:11
104	Per Spelmann	Pelle Joner	01:34
105	Jeg lagde me så sildig	Pelle Joner	02:19
106	Alle mann hadde fota	Pelle Joner	01:06
107	Sven Svane	Pelle Joner	02:08
108	Eg beisla min styvel	Pelle Joner	01:51
201	Hårvard Hedde	Pelle Joner	02:41
202	Eg rodde meg ut	Pelle Joner	00:49
203	Vil du se fagre piger	Pelle Joner	01:24
204	Ola Glomstulen	Pelle Joner	01:21
205	Å, Ola, Ola, min eigen unge	Pelle Joner	02:22
206	Lara skulle til skyttri gå	Pelle Joner	01:32
207	Huldra å 'en Elland	Pelle Joner	01:10
208	Svarterabben	Pelle Joner	02:06