Iva Bittova - River of Milk (1991) (eac-log-cover)

Iva Bittova - River of Milk (1991)

avantgarde | 1cd | eac-flac-cue-log-cover | 195MB

EVA records

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bio
Singer and violinist Iva Bittová is one of the few artists from the Czech Republic to enjoy an international career. Her irresistible charm, original use of voice, and fondness of melodies that sit on the border of avant-garde and playground nursery rhymes won her devoted fans around the world, although the core of her audience resides in Eastern Europe.
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Bittová's music
Bittová's music is a blend of rock and East European music which she describes as "my own personal folk music". Her violin playing mixes different techniques, including playing the strings with various objects and plucking them like a banjo. Her vocal utterances range from traditional singing to chirping, cackling and deep throat noises. She puts her whole body into her performances, drawing on her theatrical skills. AllMusic.com writes: "Her irresistible charm, original use of voice, and fondness of melodies that sit on the border of avant-garde and playground nursery rhymes won her devoted fans around the world."

Tracks
-01. Waterphone (2:48)
-02. Before (5:49)
-03. River of Milk (4:46)
-04. Bells (3:56)
-05. China (2:57)
-06. The Vampire's Ball (7:40)
-07. Viola I (4:09)
-08. Someone Played the Oboe (3:34)
-09. Strange Young Lady (5:06)
-10. Viola II (3:02)
-11. There Was a Sister Had a Brother (2:05)

Musicians
- Iva Bittová / vocals, violin, viola, waterphone, percussion

Recorded at the Church of St. Philip and St. Jacob, Lelekovice, and at the Chapel Hradec Králové, Czechoslovakia, November 1990.