FORNDOM - Alster (Official 2023)

Following the enthusiastic reception of “Och med vinden ack de gunga” – Ludvig’s re-envisioning of his droning masterpiece “Jag vet ett tempel stå“ – comes “Alster”, a piano work of contemporary classical with a distinct Scandinavian atmosphere. Six Forndom compositions in brand new interpretations alongside “Aska”, a fresh take on an old unreleased song. Order “Alster”: Ludvig Swärd commented: The piano is a wonderful instrument. Despite its modernity, it possesses a timeless quality capable of transporting listeners to whatever place the composer wishes. For myself, the piano played a crucial role in the composition of “Faþir” and has continued to serve ever since – despite never having been heard within my songs. The concept of creating this special album, comprising mostly previously released songs, originated from a few comments I received after posting a short video of myself performing them in this particular arrangement. Upon reflection, I became open to the idea of releasing these works in a form more closely aligned with their original versions. Tracklist: 1. Jakten 00:00 2. Yggdrasil 03:15 3. Finnmarken 07:49 4. Resan 11:56 5. Fostersonen 17:48 6. Hemkomst 23:31 7. Aska 27:55 Label: Forndom: Nordvis: