I Took Up the Runes

by Jan Garbarek

I Took Up the Runes cover art

The acclaimed Norwegian saxophonist deepens his exploration of Scandinavian folk music within a pristine, ambient jazz framework. Integrating traditional Sami joik vocals and vast, sweeping synthesizer backdrops, the record is a signature example of the highly polished ECM Records aesthetic.

Genres

  • ECM Style Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Gula Gula
  2. Molde Canticle - Pt. 1
  3. Molde Canticle - Pt. 2
  4. Molde Canticle
  5. Molde Canticle - Pt. 4
  6. Molde Canticle - Pt. 5
  7. His Eyes Were Suns
  8. I Took Up The Runes
  9. Buena Hora, Buenos Vientos
  10. Rahkki Sruvvis