Ritva Nero: Immortal Tradition

Immortal Tradition is a collection of dances that were fashionable in the 1800s; such as polka, mazurka and maanitus, that have now in true spirit of the 21st century evolved into massive festival thunder. Explosive elements have been borrowed from the metal tradition of today, whereas the melodies drew their inspiration from dance repertoires that were present, and partly still are, in the Finnish and Border Karelian regions.

Sanna Salonen Soprano Saxophone
Petri Prauda Bagpipes, Jew’s Harp
Emilia Lajunen Nyckelharp, Kontrabasharpa
Jani Snellman Electric Bass
Patrik Fält Drums

On tracks 1, 2, 3, 4 & 9 Hanna Ryynänen – Concert Kantele, Saarijärvi Kantele
On track 6 Sirpa Juvonen & Petri Prauda – Voice

Recorded by Samuli Volanto at Kallio-Kuninkala, Järvenpää
Mixed by Samuli Volanto at Matkastudio, Tampere
Mastered by Mika Jussila, Finnvox Studio, Helsinki
Executive producer Jyri Lehtonen / Bafe’s Factory
Published by Bafe’s Factor

1. Trepatska Thrasher
2. Slayer of Schottische

3. Moshpit Mazurka
4. Megapolka
5. Rahapolska Helsingistä

6. Kaks’askelvalssi
7. Dragon Quadrille
8. Rutvan Polkka

9. Master of Maanitus