It appears to be a variant of a ballad most commonly known as "Margit og Jon i Vaddelio". Several variants of it were written down in the 19th century. I have thus far been unable to find out anything more specific.
Thank you--but it's song from Norway originally, from the Middle Ages, is that right? Can you tell us more about these performers? The performance is excellent. That looks like an Appalachian dulcimer on the LP cover (rather than a langeleik).
Well, as far as I know Kong Lavring was a short-lived folk-rock group that published two albums, one each in 1977 and 1978. Their repertoire consisted of interpretations of Norwegian folk songs and ballads.
More generally, the category of folk songs known as "middelalderballader" encompass songs that may have originated as far back as the 1300s, but the oldest known written example dates to 1612. Again, it is impossible to ascertain the exact origins (geographical or otherwise) of this one.
Magic ballad! Previously I've heard and loved only Agnes Buen Garnås's version, and now I like both!
Jeg prøvde å se etter tekst, med det er vanskelig for mine, fordi jeg forstå bare litt norsk.
Can you please write the words of the song or give an URL address where I can find them. I want to translate and to learn them!
vaskortu 2 years ago
Can you tell us more about this song and its origin? I know it and love it from the "Rosensfole" album of Agnes Buen Garnås and Jan Garbarek.
dbadagna 2 years ago
It appears to be a variant of a ballad most commonly known as "Margit og Jon i Vaddelio". Several variants of it were written down in the 19th century. I have thus far been unable to find out anything more specific.
Kopijeger 2 years ago
Thank you--but it's song from Norway originally, from the Middle Ages, is that right? Can you tell us more about these performers? The performance is excellent. That looks like an Appalachian dulcimer on the LP cover (rather than a langeleik).
dbadagna 2 years ago
Well, as far as I know Kong Lavring was a short-lived folk-rock group that published two albums, one each in 1977 and 1978. Their repertoire consisted of interpretations of Norwegian folk songs and ballads.
More generally, the category of folk songs known as "middelalderballader" encompass songs that may have originated as far back as the 1300s, but the oldest known written example dates to 1612. Again, it is impossible to ascertain the exact origins (geographical or otherwise) of this one.
Kopijeger 2 years ago