"To Carl Michael With Love" is a captivating collection of works by the Swedish poet and musician Carl Michael Bellman, released on January 1, 1995, under Parlophone Sweden. This album is a treasure trove of 27 tracks, blending the unique genre of "bisrock" with Bellman's distinctive style, resulting in a rich and engaging musical experience that spans a little over an hour.
Bellman's work is known for its wit, humor, and deep emotional resonance, and this album is no exception. It features a mix of songs and epistles, each telling a story and painting a vivid picture of 18th-century Swedish life. The tracks range from lively and playful, like "Away We Trot Song No 21" and "Up Amaryllis Song No 31", to more reflective and introspective pieces such as "Elegy For Movitz Epistle No 30" and "Never An Iris Upon These Pallid Fields Epistle No 54".
The album also showcases Bellman's skill in blending different musical styles and influences, creating a sound that is both timeless and distinctive. From the pastoral melodies of "Pastorale Epistle No 80" to the lively rhythms of "If Six Thousand Dalers They Gave Me Song No 14", each track offers a unique listening experience.
"To Carl Michael With Love" is a testament to Bellman's enduring legacy and his ability to capture the human experience in all its complexity and beauty. Whether you're a longtime fan of Bellman's work or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Elegy For Movitz Epistle No 30Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Away We Trot Song No 21Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Sister Hear My Music Play Epistle No 10Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Pastorale Epistle No 80Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Up Amaryllis Song No 31Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Now Thw Sun Shines In The Sky Epistle No 48Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
So Screw Up The Fiddle Epistle No 2Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Our Ulla lay One Morning And Slept Epistle No 36Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Ulla My Ulla Epistle No 71Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Haga Song Epistle No 64Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Rest Here Ourselves Reposing Epistle No 82Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
If Six Thousand Dalers They Gave Me Song No 14Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Still'd Is The Hasty Wave From The Cycle Bacchi TempleCarl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Portugal Spain Song No 11Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
If It Isn't My Old Crony Song No 61Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Cradle Song For My Son CarlCarl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Play Father Berg In Tears Epistle No 12Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Never An Iris Upon These Pallid Fields Epistle No 54Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Drain Of Thy Glass Epistle No 30Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Ah Death he Is A Fearsome Bear Song No 19Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Am I Born Then I'll Be Living Song No 16Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Glimmering Nymph Epistle No 72Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
Song At Nightfall Song No 32Carl Michael Bellman, Martin Best
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