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Shaman's Violin
€24,00
Bear Awakener is the 2nd solo album from Tuomas Rounakari, diving deep into the ancient bear myths of Finland and the indigenous Khanty and Mansi peoples in Siberia. The name Bear Awakener comes from specific songs sung to awaken the bear during the Bear Feast ceremonies.
The Bear's Origin Myth is identical among the Finns and the indigenous Khanty and Mansi people. Both cultures hold ceremonial Bear feasts that last several days. Many songs, dances, and plays are performed in honor of the bear. Tuomas Rounakari has studied the bear feast songs of all these cultures. He has traveled to Siberia and worked with Khanty and Mansi artists, as well as continuing research of archived materials. There are thousands of verses containing bear-related myths in the vast archives of Finland, including phonograph recordings from the early 20th century. Most songs on the album are arrangements of these phonograph recordings for violin.
This album is designed to re-awaken or cherish anyone's connection with this mythical entity. It comes with a 24-page booklet full of stories and information on the songs.
Release date: April 14th 2022
1. First Morning
2. In The Land Of The Bear
3. Man With a Bear Snout
4. Second Morning
5. Song Of a Small Goose
6. Origin Of The Bear
7. Third Morning
8. Bear Clan Girl
9. Man Observing The World
10. Roopeskas Bear Hunt
11. Last Morning Departure