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Come Blow The Horn - 1978 - Swe -...: Fabodjantan -

Come Blow The Horn is a shapeshifting, hypnotic journey. It defies easy genre labeling, but imagine this: traditional Swedish låtar (folk tunes) played on nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle) and wooden flutes, then run through a wah-wah pedal, layered over a Fender Rhodes electric piano, a Moog synthesizer, and a drum kit played with a loose, funky swing. The rhythm section doesn’t lock into a rigid 4/4; instead, it moves with an elastic, almost pastoral pulse—partly informed by Swedish polska (triplet-based folk dances), partly by the space-funk of Herbie Hancock’s Head Hunters era.

The story revolves around a local legend in a small Swedish village. According to the tale, Viking men returning from their travels would blow a specific ancient horn to signal their arrival. The sound of this horn supposedly possessed magical properties, causing the village women to become uncontrollably aroused and rush to the shore to meet their returning men. Fabodjantan - Come Blow The Horn - 1978 - Swe -...

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"Come Blow The Horn" by Fabodjantan is a hidden gem of Swedish folk music that deserves to be rediscovered. With its enchanting melodies, rich vocal harmonies, and infectious energy, this album is a must-listen for fans of traditional folk music and those looking to explore new sounds. The story revolves around a local legend in