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Njielasattu / Quicksand

from M​á​izan / Thaw by Elin Kåven

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    "The album «Máizan-Thaw» shows my sami background from a new side, where the traditional, mythical and modern are mixed. Through this album my inner life as a sami girl in the city has manifested. The roots and longing for the nature is present, but at the same time I am drawn towards the urban. The ice i my debutalbum "Jiknon musihkka-Frozen music" (2009) is melting, and what is under the ice is exposed."-Elin Kåven


    Máizan (m'a:jtsa:n) Máizat bivaldit, liehmudit, loikat, suddat. Become less cold, get milder. To become warm enough for snow and ice to melt. Thaw (thô)



    Buvttadan/Produced by Juhani Silvola at Mattiland Studio, Oslo giđđa/spring 2012

    Guitars, drums, bass, programming, synth, vibraphone and glockespiel by Juhani Silvola

    Fiddle, viola and backing vocals by Sarah-Jane Summers

    Sánit/Lyrics Elin Kåven

    Šuokŋa/Comp. Elin Kåven ja/and Juhani Silvola

    Heivehan/Arranged by Juhani Silvola. Additional arrangement Sarah-Jane Summers on Uldá niktá, Jus mieđihat ja/and Čábbáseamos báiki.

    Mix Roar Nilsen, Parachute Studio

    Master Chris Sansom, Propeller mastering

    Govven/Photos Freddy Ludvik

    Olggoža dáidda/Coverart & design Maret Anne Sara.com



    Ruhtadan/Funds from Norgga Sámediggi/Norwegian Sámi Parlament, Sámi ráđđi/Saami Council,

    Kárásjoga Gielda/Karasjok Municipality, Intraport.

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lyrics

Gos bođii diet luohti maid munnje juiget
Gos bođii diet luohti maid munnje bidjet
Silbajohka mii čilge buot
Mo gávdnet dien balvva maid munnje vižžet
Litna vielgat go girdilin

Njielasáttu

Gos iđii diet dolla maid munnje čájehit
Šerres rukses go mannen galmmas

Njielasáttu

Lean njiellasan sáddui
Dieđán lean boahtán riekta go don munnje
sávat bures boahtima njielasáddui

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Where did the yoik you yoiked to me come from
Where did the yoik you gave me come from
Silver river explains it all
How did you find that cloud you brought me
Soft white when I soar

Quicksand

Where did the fire you showed me come from
Bright red when I swoon

Quicksand

I am stuck in quicksand
I know I have come to the right place
because you welcome me into quicksand

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from M​á​izan / Thaw, released September 27, 2013

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Elin Kåven Karasjok, Norway

Arctic Folk Pop.
Elin Kåven is a Sami singer, songwriter from Karasjok, northern Norway. She created her own genre described as a “Arctic Folk Pop”. She has toured in twelve different countries and has been the finalist in several music competitions and been nominated/won music awards. Her fascination for mythology and naturecreatures has got her the name “The Arctic Faery” from her audience. ... more

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