A three-note melody from Iceland

A traditional melody from Iceland.
An original name: Fagurt syngur svanurinn.
Horsehair strings, the tuning C4, G3, D4.

Learned the melody at Siglufjörður Folk Music Festival in Island on amer 2023.

Published by SibaRecords

Jouhikko LP - shipping worldwide:

You can also listen it on many digital platforms.

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I’m a Finnish folk musician, currently based in Oslo. My main instruments are Fiddle and Jouhikko (Finnish Bowed Lyre). I also play for ex Nyckelharpa and Mandolin.

MY MAIN BANDS:

VÄRTTINÄ

FREIJA
Something in English:

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OTHER BANDS:

Kouon Frouva

Juulia Salonen Trio

Logrén & Skriver

Tagelharpa
Hiiukannel
Jouhikko
Talharpa
Folk music
Fiddle
Bowed lyre
Bowed harp
Oslo
Nordic folk music
Stroh violin

[lassilogren]

Dear listener!
My debut solo album Jouhikko (2024) is now available as a vinyl and on Bandcamp:
Jouhikko album is also available on several digital platforms.
Jouhikko LP - shipping worldwide:

[janicegipson]

Ah, sweet proof that music is not just notes & a beat but phrasing & intonation as well. And some water splashing against a rock 👍🏼

[ThEpitapH]

some of the most interesting parts of western/northern european folk music are the approach to looping back into the heart of the melody and where resolution/finding home fits into the picture at different parts of the pieces. this really shows how much you can get out of so little when you aren't limited to conventions we've mostly grown up with now

[MattxRed]

this melody helped me overcome a small writers block. my deepest appreciation and love thank you.

[mommyseastar]

I love how he says, “Yes, ” at the end. Yes indeed. This is pure music.

[elephantsdontforget]

I love the way the waters respond to the music! ❤

[deanronson]

Little-known fact: This lively number was topping Icelandic charts in 1763.

[Gilsworth]

I'm Icelandic and haven't heard this before, so I am very grateful for the opportunity. It's very beautiful and the majestic Finnish scenery in the background only adds to it.

Thank you for introducing me to a song from my culture that I didn't know about, I greatly appreciate it!

[jeremyacton]

The melody almost speaks words, in any language, according to the heart and culture of a listener. Thank you for sharing your music. Greetings from South Africa.

[AriaHarmony]

I love this! The music together with the sound of the wave is so heavenly! Please play more like this in nature if it's not too cold for you. It's so peaceful.

[rickymortinson]

It’s a beautiful and unique sound. I started violin lessons earlier this year and I’m now realizing I’m trying way too hard. I’m tackling 51 different notes with no frets to guide me when really I just need 3! No wonder I sound so crummy lol.

[kanayamasound]

Magical. I want one!

Also, technically 4 notes if you include the quick 'ghost' F note in the reoccurring lilt.

[prototropo]

In my mind's eye, a boy of maybe 12 sits, grieving his pony who died in a storm. He weeps, humming and playing this sweet song for a long afternoon, until his sadness dissolves and the sky spirit of possibility whistles him home, to console the pony's mama. He becomes stronger, but softer, too. He becomes, not long after, a man, riding a beautiful horse. And sometimes he remembers his pony and his song on sad, rainy afternoons.

[elisabel]

So peaceful- especially with the sound of the lake in the background.

[wakingtheworld]

Just B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. The music, the setting, the lapping water. Music doesn't have to be complex to be beautiful [and that's something for me to bear in mind while I'm learning the violin 😆]

[estoyaqui]

I love such music which is so simple yet so "full". I enjoyed your little concert, sir!

[SFabianB]

The notes, together with the sound of the water.. just the whole scene was such a joy to experience.
Thank you for the great performance, sir.

[sammarrese-wheeler]

He’s straight up summoning seals off camera

[Contraltissimo]

I'm so happy I clicked on this video. :)
What a calming, gentle, serene and soothing sound. ^_^
Thank you for this. <3

[Bahamaria]

Thank you for sharing this. It was wonderful, and strangely calming.