Orphei Drängar, a renowned Swedish male-voice choir, presents "Capricer med Od, Vol. 3," a captivating collection of choral works that blend Swedish ballads with international favorites. Released on January 1, 2002, under the BIS label, this album offers a rich tapestry of musical styles and arrangements, showcasing the choir's versatility and artistry.
The album spans a diverse range of genres, from traditional Swedish folk songs like "Hör I Orphei Drängar (Kalinka)" and "Kivikspolka" to classic American standards such as "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Stormy Weather." Each track is meticulously arranged by notable composers, including Gunnar Carenback, Hans Sund, and Robert Sund, among others. The choir's powerful vocals and precise harmonies bring a fresh perspective to these well-loved pieces, making them feel both familiar and new.
"Capricer med Od, Vol. 3" is a testament to Orphei Drängar's enduring legacy and their ability to captivate audiences with their rich, resonant sound. With a duration of 1 hour and 13 minutes, this album is a must-listen for fans of choral music and those seeking a deeper appreciation of Swedish musical traditions. The choir's dynamic range and expressive performances make this album a standout in their discography.
2002 BIS2002 BIS Records, a division of Platoon Ltd
Tracks
Hör I Orphei Drängar (Kalinka) [Arr. G. Carenback and H. Alfven]Ivan Larionov, Södra Bergens Balalaikor, Orphei Drängar, Eric Ericson
På fältet stod en liten björk (Arr. A.V. Alexandrov)Traditional, Södra Bergens Balalaikor, Orphei Drängar, Eric Ericson
Balladen om Eugen Cork (Arr. H. Sund)Povel Ramel, Håkan Sund, Bjorn Alke, Fredrik Noren, Orphei Drängar, Eric Ericson
Livet är ett helvetePovel Ramel
Halsa dom där hemma (Arr. P. Ramel)Elith Worsing, Povel Ramel
Fragrancia (Arr. R. Sund)Evert Taube, Nils-Erik Frisk, Curt Andersson, Robert Sund, Håkan Sund, Orphei Drängar, Eric Ericson
Julgranen (Arr. R. Sund)Sven Flodin-Goon, Staffan Hjort, Curt Andersson, Robert Sund, Håkan Sund
Nu har jag fått den jag vill ha (Arr. R. Sund)Olle Adolphson, Loa Falkman, Håkan Sund, Orphei Drängar, Eric Ericson
Bridge Over Troubled Water (Arr. H. Sund)Paul Simon, Håkan Sund, Orphei Drängar, Eric Ericson
Stormy Weather (Arr. H. Sund)Harold Arlen, Sylvia Lindenstrand, Håkan Sund
True Love (From "High Society") [Arr. H. Sund]Cole Porter, Hasse Alfredson, Sylvia Lindenstrand, Robert Sund, Håkan Sund, Orphei Drängar, Eric Ericson
Poor Lonesome Cowboy (Arr. N. Luboff)Traditional, Orphei Drängar, Norman Luboff
Feeling Too Good Blues (Arr. H. Sund)Traditional, Karin Krogh, Curt Andersson, Håkan Sund, Egil Johansen, Orphei Drängar, Eric Ericson
Hark, Ye Sons of Orpheus - Maybe It's Because I'm a Londoner (Arr. J. Hallberg, H. Sund, and G. Bergel)Hubert Gregg, Carl Michael Bellman, Jonas Hallberg, Gustaf Bergel, Curt Andersson, Håkan Sund, Bjorn Sjodin, Orphei Drängar, Eric Ericson
Jag ser på dina ögon / 5000 man (Arr. H. Sund)Traditional, Elisabeth Söderström, Håkan Sund, Orphei Drängar
Viljasången (Arr. R. Sund)Franz Lehár, Lena Nyman, Håkan Sund, Orphei Drängar, Eric Ericson
Låt oss liksom svalorna (Arr. R. Sund)Emmerich Kálmán, Lena Nyman, Ragnar Ulfung, Orphei Drängar, Artist Unknown, Eric Ericson
Operetten är död (Arr. R. Sund)Franz Lehár, Orphei Drängar, Artist Unknown, Eric Ericson