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Thread #72824   Message #1258067
Posted By: GUEST
27-Aug-04 - 07:46 AM
Thread Name: Tervakello (Finnish instrument)
Subject: Tervakello.
Tervakello (crudely translated as tar bell. Tar bell is a wooden instrument which is played before lighting up a tar-burning pit. Also used as an alarm during the burning process of tar-burning pit) is an orchestra using mainly traditional instruments. The basic instruments are Udu-drums. With Udu-drums the Tervakello conjures up a shamanistic, constant sound scenery. Also the wind instruments have especial role in the music. Tervakello's music is based on improvisation and ambience.

Tervakello's first album was released in 7.5.2004. The album was recorded at Tytyri mine museum in Lohja, Finland on the 110 meter level.

Please visit http://www.tervakello.com to listen to some sound samples taken from the album.