Munniharppuuna
This is Tapani Varis' first solo album. It is also the first record in Finland ever released with the Jew's harp as the principal instrument. The exciting sound of the Jew's harp is familiar to many, but few people know that this small gadget also makes a fine solo instrument. This recording by Tapani Varis will dismiss all prejudices.
Recorded by Teemu Korpipää
1. The Old Wedding Polska
Comp. trad.
From the repertoire of a legendary fiddler from Korsnäs, Johan Erik Taklax
Tapani Varis: jew's harp
2. Polska
Comp. trad., arr. Piia Kleemola, Tapani Varis.
From E. Viberg of Bromarv from a collection of tunes Äldre dansmelodier (old dancetunes)
Piia Kleemola: violin
Marja Penttinen: jew's harp
Tapani Varis: jew's harp
3. The Original Harpoon
Comp. Tapani Varis, arr. Teemu Korpipää, Kurt Lindblad, Veikko Ojanlatva, Tapani Varis.
Piia Kleemola: violin
Teemu Korpipää: Akai S950 sampler
Kurt Lindblad: jew's harp
Veikko Ojanlatva: acoustic guitar
Tapani Varis: jew's harp
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4. Metsäpelto d
Comp. trad., arr. Tapani Varis.
A polska from a famous fiddler from Vimpeli, Erkki Metsäpelto
Piia Kleemola: violin
Tapani Varis: jew's harp
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5. Fanitullen
Comp. trad.
A Norwegian dancetune from Bjørgulf Straume
Tapani Varis: jew's harp
6. G-Taklax (in A)
Comp. trad., arr. Kurt Lindblad, Tapani Varis.
Also from J. E. Taklax
Teemu Korpipää: Akai S950 sampler
Kurt Lindblad: natural scale flute
Marja Penttinen: renaissance bass flute
Tapani Varis: jew's harp
7. Persuasion
Comp. trad.
A jouhikko tune from Juho Vaittinen from Impilahti
Tapani Varis: jew's harp
8. Menuetti
Comp. trad., arr. Piia Kleemola, Tapani Varis.
From Johan Johansson from Oravainen, from a collection of tunes Äldre dansmelodier (old dancetunes)
Piia Kleemola: jouhikko
Tapani Varis: jew's harp
9. The Prize Polska
Comp. trad.
From Matti Haudanmaa, a fiddler from Kortesjärvi
Tapani Varis: jew's harp
10. Waltz
Comp. Tapani Varis.
Tapani Varis: jew's harp
11. After the Dance
Comp. trad., arr. Teemu Korpipää, Kurt Lindblad, Tapani Varis.
A shepherd's horn tune from Soikkola, Ingria. Played by Nattal'a Vassili
Teemu Korpipää: Akai S950 sampler
Tapani Varis: jew's harp
12. Jesus Thou Sweet Companion
Comp. trad., arr. Kurt Lindblad, Tapani Varis.
A chorale melody form a Norwegian overtone flutist, Eivind Groven
Kurt Lindblad: natural scale flute
Marja Penttinen: renaissance bass flute
Tapani Varis: jew's harp
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13. Omsk - La Citta Aperta
Comp. Kurt Lindblad, arr. Kurt Lindblad.
Teemu Korpipää: tenor banjo
Kurt Lindblad: jew's harp
Tapani Varis: jew's harp
14. Sordølen
Comp. trad.
From the repertoire of Åni Rysstad, Norway
Tapani Varis: jew's harp