Tales and Songs from Weddings and Funerals
Goran Bregović · 2002
54 min · 15 tracks · folk rock · hard rock
A vibrant tapestry of Balkan rhythms and emotive melodies that intertwine joy and sorrow.
Tales and Songs from Weddings and Funerals is an album by Goran Bregović, released in 2002. A vibrant tapestry of Balkan rhythms and emotive melodies that intertwine joy and sorrow. 'Tales and Songs from Weddings and Funerals' received widespread acclaim for its fusion of folk elements and orchestral arrangements, significantly impacting world music scenes. The album's clever blend of celebratory and mournful themes resonated deeply, influencing both musicians and filmmakers, further cementing Bregović's role as a cultural ambassador for Balkan music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tales and Songs from Weddings and Funerals sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of Balkan rhythms and emotive melodies that intertwine joy and sorrow. Rooted in folk rock and hard rock.
What makes Tales and Songs from Weddings and Funerals by Goran Bregović notable?
'Tales and Songs from Weddings and Funerals' received widespread acclaim for its fusion of folk elements and orchestral arrangements, significantly impacting world music scenes. The album's clever blend of celebratory and mournful themes resonated deeply, influencing both musicians and filmmakers, further cementing Bregović's role as a cultural ambassador for Balkan music. By the time Goran Bregović released 'Tales and Songs from Weddings and Funerals' in 2002, he was already a prominent figure in world music, known for his work on film scores and as part of the band Bijelo Dugme. This album followed his successful projects from the late 1990s, solidifying his reputation as a bridge between traditional Balkan music and contemporary sounds.
How many songs are on Tales and Songs from Weddings and Funerals?
Tales and Songs from Weddings and Funerals has 15 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Hop Hop Hop Standout 4:19
- 2 Tale I (Grave disperato) 1:51
- 3 Aven Ivenda 3:53
- 4 Sex 4:29
- 5 Tale II (Adagio poco febrile) 1:56
- 6 Maki Maki 3:32
- 7 Tale III (Lento arabesco) 2:36
- 8 So Nevo Si 3:54
- 9 Tale IV (Moderato melancolico) 2:53
- 10 Cocktail Molotov Standout 4:12
- 11 Tale V (Andante amoroso) 5:06
- 12 Polizia molto arabbiata Standout 3:43
- 13 Tale VI (Adagio delicato) 4:46
- 14 Te Kuravle 5:04
- 15 Tale VII (Vivo con fuoco) 2:25
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