Aliens Alive
Aliens Alive, released 20 August 2002 by the Grappa Music label is a live album by Norwegian fiddler and composer Annbjørg Lien. The record—titled after a fusion of her first and last name —features a modern, eclectic mix of traditional Norwegian tunes and Lien's own compositions, from intricate Hardanger fiddle solos to immersive musical journeys through the Arctic and beyond. Also featured is a well-known piece by composer Germund Haugen, "The Water Lily", and a blues-inspired track written by Lien, "Luseblus".
Aliens Alive is a compilation of recordings taken during a month-long tour of Norway in 2002, mainly from the band's performance in Setesdal, Agder. Lien is expertly accompanied by her band, consisting of musicians Bjørn Ole Rasch, Roger Tallroth, Hans Fredrik Jacobsen, Per Hillestad, Rolf Kristensen, and Rune Arnesen. Acclaimed Sámi vocalist Ailo Gaup joins the band on "Origins" in a haunting display of traditional throat-singing, "Oainnahaus", featuring deep, droning, sustained vocal notes interspersed with the mimicking of animals and natural sounds.
Track listing
- «The Rose»
- «Loki»
- «Origins: Tidr/Nordfjordhalling/Oainnahus/Homage/Phoenix»
- «The Water Lily»
- «Morning Mood»
- «Knepphalling»
- «Larry Goes Log-Driving: Old Larry/The Log-Driver»
- «Luseblus»
- «Astra»
- «Inoque»
- «Aliens Alive: Wackidoo/Crusade/The Wild Winter»
- «Fykerud's Farewell to America»
Personnel
- Annbjørg Lien – hardanger fiddle & nyckelharpa
- Roger Tallroth – guitar
- Rolf Kristensen – guitar & electric guitar
- Bjørn Ole Rasch – Jew's-harp, keyboards & sampling
- Hans Fredrik Jacobsen – flute, Jew's-harp & vocals
- Rune Arnesen – drums & percussion
- Per Hillestad – drums & percussion
Credits
- Annbjørg Lien – arranger, composer & concept
- Morten Lund – mastering
- Drew Miller – graphic remix
- Helge Skodvin – cover photo
- Roger Tallroth – arranger
- Bjørn Ole Rasch – arranger, composer, concept & producer