Dive into the vibrant world of Carl Michael Bellman with "Bellman: Am I Born, Then I'll Be Living," a captivating album that blends the rich tapestry of bisrock with timeless lyrics. Released on May 1, 2020, under the Sterling label, this collection offers a unique listening experience that spans over an hour and thirteen minutes. Bellman's distinctive voice and poetic prowess shine through in tracks like "Fredman’s Song No. 16: Är jag född så vill jag leva" and "Fredman’s Epistle No. 2: Nå, skruva fiolen," each song weaving a narrative that is both introspective and lively. From the reflective "Poem No. 17: Hå, hå! Jag är nu sjuttio år" to the playful "Fredman’s Epistle No. 36: Vår Ulla låg i sängen och sov," the album showcases Bellman's versatility and depth. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his work, this album promises a rich exploration of themes and emotions, all wrapped in the enchanting sounds of bisrock.
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Tracks
Fredman’s Song No. 16: Är jag född så vill jag leva [Am I born, then I’ll be living]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Jonas Isaksson
Fredman’s Epistle No. 2: Nå, skruva fiolen [So screw up the fiddle]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Jonas Isaksson, Andreas Nyberg
Poem No. 17: Hå, hå! Jag är nu sjuttio år [Oh, oh! I am now seventy years old]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Jonas Isaksson
Fredman’s Epistle No. 41: Mollberg satt i Paulun [Mollberg sat up in bed]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Stina Hellberg Agback
De fyra ståndens friarvisa [The freer’s song of the four estates]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Jonas Isaksson
Fredman’s Epistle No. 27: Gubben är gammal, urverket dras [Agèd am I, my watch is wound up]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Jonas Isaksson, Andreas Nyberg
Fredman’s Song No. 19: Ack, döden är en faslig björn [Ah, death he is a frightful bear]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Jonas Isaksson
Fredman’s Song No. 6: Hör klockorna med ängsligt dån [Hear how the bells with anxious groan]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, onas Isaksson, Stina Hellberg Agback
Poem No. 7: Skåda sin morgon [Behold his morning]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Jonas Isaksson
Fredman’s Epistle No. 30: Drick ur ditt glas, se döden på dig väntar [Drain off thy glass! See death upon thee waiting]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Jonas Isaksson, Andreas Nyberg
Fredman’s Song No. 11: På kvällskvisten under önskan att han vore kung [In the evening during his wish to be a king]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Stina Hellberg Agback
Fredman’s Epistle No. 36: Vår Ulla låg i sängen och sov [Our Ulla lay one morning and slept]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Jonas Isaksson, Andreas Nyberg
Poem No. 5: Isterhaka, väldig buk [Double chin, formidable belly big]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Jonas Isaksson
Poem No. 27 b: Ack så kall om sina händer [Oh so cold are your hands]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Stina Hellberg Agback
Fredman’s Epistle No. 23: Ack du min Moder! Säj vem dig sände [Ah, tell me, mother, who then was it sent thee]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Jonas Isaksson, Andreas Nyberg
Poem No. 41: Över loppan [About the Flea]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Jonas Isaksson
Fredman’s Song No. 32: Träd fram du Nattens Gud att solens lågor dämpa [Step forth, thou god of night, the fiery sun assuaging]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Jonas Isaksson, Andreas Nyberg
Fredman’s Epistle No. 43: Värm mer öl och bröd [Warm more ale and bread]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Jonas Isaksson
Fredman’s Song No. 56: När jag har en plåt att dricka [When I have two pence to tipple]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Jonas Isaksson
Fredman’s Song No. 33: Om magistraten uti Tälje fiker [The magistrate in Tälje is trying]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Jonas Isaksson, Andreas Nyberg
Fredman’s Song No. 17: I januari månad, gutår! [In the month of January, cheers!]Carl Michael Bellman, Torsten Mossberg, Stina Hellberg Agback
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