Méta: Szabad madár (Free bird)

 Hungarian folk music with Ensemble Méta

The group Meta, founded in 1983, is a fine example of this Hungarian neo-folk movement. Featuring songs and dance reels from many different regions of the country, all played on traditional instruments, this collection is impressive in its variety and scope. Of particular interest is "Szabad madar vagy te, rozsam" (You Are a Free Bird, My Love), which illustrates the Hungarian custom of repeating short songs, each time with a new melody, over a steady rhythmic base. The different tracks show a fine traditional string band in full swing on short, improvised dance tunes. Recommended for anyone interested in traditional music from these regions.

MUSIC & COVER

Tracklist:

Side A

1. Selyemcsárdás És Verbunk / Silk-Csárdás And Verbunk 3:10

2. Szabad Madár Vagy Te, Rózsám / You Are A Free Bird, Sweetheart 3:33

3. Forgatós És Cigánycsárdás / Turning Dance And Gypsy Csárdás 3:20

4. Ne Nézz Reám, Ne Kacagj / Don't Look At Me, Don't Laugh At Me 3:40

5. Szárnya, Szárnya, Szárnya A Madárnak / Wing, Wing, Wing Of The Birds 2:51

6. A Mérai Hajnali / Morning Song From Méra 4:28

Side B

1. Ugye Babám, Meg Tudsz Verni / Sweetheart, You Can Beat Me - Zörög Az Akácfalevél / The Acacia Leaves Rustle 2:55

2. a Ormánsági Dal / Song From Ormánság 1:28

2. b Haj, Dunáról Fúj A Szél / Hay, The Wind Blows From The Danube 3:20

3. Legényes / Lad's Dance 4:12

4. Fekete Gyász, Fehér Üröm / Black Mourning, White Bitterness 4:02

5. Nem Tudja Azt Senki, Csak A Jóisten / Nobody But God Knows 5:10