The Hemulic Voluntary Band
by Ritual
- Type: Album
- Released: 25 September 2007
- Label: Tempus Fugit
- Country: Sweden
- Length: 53:04
- Community rating: 3.68/5 from 2 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Drawing its conceptual and lyrical framework from the beloved Moomin universe created by Tove Jansson, this Swedish release is remarkably playful and theatrical. The sprawling arrangements incorporate nyckelharpa and bouzouki into intricate progressive rock structures, yielding a highly eccentric, fantastical narrative.
Genres
Descriptors: uncommon-time-signatures, complex, technical, conceptual, fantasy, literature
Tracklist
- The Hemulic Voluntary Band (4:55)
- In the Wild (5:55)
- Late in November (4:57)
- The Groke (6:05)
- Waiting by the Bridge (4:38)
- A Dangerous Journey (26:32)
Credits
- Javier Herbozo - cover, illustration [illustrations]
- Johan Nordgren - drums, percussion, nyckelharpa, backing vocals
- Lovisa Hallstedt - guest, violin