This debut album showcases Birger's subtle and accomplished finger-picking guitar style in the context of 10 original tunes recorded in one take, with one microphone, and no manipulation of the recording in any way. Rooted in blues, but drawing on a wide variety of other folk idioms, Birger creates a sound which is at once traditional and contemporary. From the jubilant "Supper Time", to the reverential "Grandma's Farm", it's an intimate and emotionally dynamic little recording.
"I bought a copy of your cd from CD Baby. I was pleased with the music and the performances - there is a wonderfully informal quality to the recording and playing that makes it seem like you are actually performing 'in person' in my house. I also admire the no-nonsense packaging format of the cd. I must admit, you were an unknown to me - but, thanks to CD Baby, you are now familiar."--email from Douglas Galloway, Cherry Valley, CA
It has recently aired on Radio Golden Flash in Belgium; 91.1 WFMU New York; 97.4 in Holstebro, Denmark; and ok:radio in Bremerhaven, Germany.
"An impressive one man tour-de-force who will wow you with his guitar playing and singing"--Ray Alvarado, Black Magic Voodoo Lounge, SF, California
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.birgerolsen.com
Track List:
1. Supper Time
2. Happy Tune
3. Leaving on the Mourning Train
4. About You
5. Grandma's Farm
6. Where's Our Home?
7. Wedding Day
8. My Baby Took Flight
9. On His Mother's Grave
10. I'm Headed Overseas
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
"I bought a copy of your cd from CD Baby. I was pleased with the music and the performances - there is a wonderfully informal quality to the recording and playing that makes it seem like you are actually performing 'in person' in my house. I also admire the no-nonsense packaging format of the cd. I must admit, you were an unknown to me - but, thanks to CD Baby, you are now familiar."--email from Douglas Galloway, Cherry Valley, CA
It has recently aired on Radio Golden Flash in Belgium; 91.1 WFMU New York; 97.4 in Holstebro, Denmark; and ok:radio in Bremerhaven, Germany.
"An impressive one man tour-de-force who will wow you with his guitar playing and singing"--Ray Alvarado, Black Magic Voodoo Lounge, SF, California
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.birgerolsen.com
Track List:
1. Supper Time
2. Happy Tune
3. Leaving on the Mourning Train
4. About You
5. Grandma's Farm
6. Where's Our Home?
7. Wedding Day
8. My Baby Took Flight
9. On His Mother's Grave
10. I'm Headed Overseas
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
- BLUES: Acoustic Blues
- FOLK: Folk Blues
- TYPE: ACOUSTIC