Nalle
Encyclopedia
Nalle are a psych-folk
trio
, based in Glasgow
, who were formed in the summer of 2004. They comprise Finnish
-English
vocalist Hanna Tuulikki (vocals, kantele
, flute
), Aby Vulliamy (viola
) and Chris Hladowski (bouzouki
, clarinet
). Nalle combine improvisational
song structures with unusual instrumentation, sometimes with a decidedly Celtic
influence. Tuulikki's vocals have been compared to those of Joanna Newsom
and Björk
.
Nalle have released music on Pickled Egg Records
, Locust Music
and have also released a track on Singing Knives Records
. Their debut album, By Chance Upon Waking has received favourable reviews thus far from publications such as Trouser Press
and PopMatters
.
. Additionally, Aby Vulliamy and Chris Hladowski are members of The One Ensemble Of Daniel Padden
, which also shares members with Volcano The Bear
.
Psych folk
Psychedelic folk or psych folk is a loosely defined form of psychedelic music that originated in the 1960s through the fusion of folk music and psychedelic rock...
trio
Trio (music)
Trio is generally used in any of the following ways:* A group of three musicians playing the same or different musical instrument.* The performance of a piece of music by three people.* The contrasting section of a piece in ternary form...
, based in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, who were formed in the summer of 2004. They comprise Finnish
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
-English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
vocalist Hanna Tuulikki (vocals, kantele
Kantele
A kantele or kannel is a traditional plucked string instrument of the zither family native to Finland, Estonia, and Karelia. It is related to the Russian gusli, the Latvian kokle and the Lithuanian kanklės. Together these instruments make up the family known as Baltic psalteries...
, flute
Flute
The flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. Unlike woodwind instruments with reeds, a flute is an aerophone or reedless wind instrument that produces its sound from the flow of air across an opening...
), Aby Vulliamy (viola
Viola
The viola is a bowed string instrument. It is the middle voice of the violin family, between the violin and the cello.- Form :The viola is similar in material and construction to the violin. A full-size viola's body is between and longer than the body of a full-size violin , with an average...
) and Chris Hladowski (bouzouki
Bouzouki
The bouzouki , is a musical instrument with Greek origin in the lute family. A mainstay of modern Greek music, the front of the body is flat and is usually heavily inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The instrument is played with a plectrum and has a sharp metallic sound, reminiscent of a mandolin but...
, clarinet
Clarinet
The clarinet is a musical instrument of woodwind type. The name derives from adding the suffix -et to the Italian word clarino , as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet. The instrument has an approximately cylindrical bore, and uses a single reed...
). Nalle combine improvisational
Musical improvisation
Musical improvisation is the creative activity of immediate musical composition, which combines performance with communication of emotions and instrumental technique as well as spontaneous response to other musicians...
song structures with unusual instrumentation, sometimes with a decidedly Celtic
Celtic music
Celtic music is a term utilised by artists, record companies, music stores and music magazines to describe a broad grouping of musical genres that evolved out of the folk musical traditions of the Celtic people of Western Europe...
influence. Tuulikki's vocals have been compared to those of Joanna Newsom
Joanna Newsom
Joanna Newsom is an American harpist, pianist and singer-songwriter from Nevada City, California.- Early life :Newsom grew up in the small town of Nevada City, California...
and Björk
Björk
Björk Guðmundsdóttir , known as Björk , is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her eclectic musical style has achieved popular acknowledgement and popularity within many musical genres, such as rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical and folk...
.
Nalle have released music on Pickled Egg Records
Pickled Egg Records
Pickled Egg Records is a UK independent record label founded in Leicester in 1998 by Nigel Turner. It has dedicated itself to redressing the world’s musical balance in favour of quirky genius, bent tunefulness, noisy playfulness, jazz turmoil and inventive retro-futurism...
, Locust Music
Locust Music
Locust Music is a Chicago-based independent record label founded in 2001....
and have also released a track on Singing Knives Records
Singing Knives Records
Singing Knives Records is a Sheffield based independent record label. It was established in 2005 by Fiona Kennedy and Jon Marshall of the band The Hunter Gracchus.-Releases:...
. Their debut album, By Chance Upon Waking has received favourable reviews thus far from publications such as Trouser Press
Trouser Press
Trouser Press was a rock and roll magazine started in New York in 1974 as a mimeographed fanzine by editor/publisher Ira Robbins, fellow Who fan Dave Schulps and Karen Rose under the name "Trans-Oceanic Trouser Press" ...
and PopMatters
PopMatters
PopMatters is an international webzine of cultural criticism that covers many aspects of popular culture. PopMatters publishes reviews, interviews, and detailed essays on most cultural products and expressions in areas such as music, television, films, books, video games, comics, sports, theater,...
.
Discography
- By Chance Upon WakingBy Chance Upon WakingBy Chance Upon Waking is the debut album by Nalle. The album was released in 2006 on the Pickled Egg Records label.-Track listing:#"Sunne Song" - #"Midwinter's Dream" - #"Iron's Oath" - #"Sea Change" -...
(Pickled Egg RecordsPickled Egg RecordsPickled Egg Records is a UK independent record label founded in Leicester in 1998 by Nigel Turner. It has dedicated itself to redressing the world’s musical balance in favour of quirky genius, bent tunefulness, noisy playfulness, jazz turmoil and inventive retro-futurism...
, 20062006 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band....
) - The Siren's Wave (LocustLocust MusicLocust Music is a Chicago-based independent record label founded in 2001....
, 2008)
Artwork
All cover illustrations so far have been produced by Hanna Tuulikki, who is also a visual artist. They incorporate many influences from nature, such as "winged polar bears, bees, birds, and plants on a snow-white background"Collaborations and other projects
All three band members have also been involved with ScatterScatter (band)
Scatter are an improvisational collective, based in Glasgow. Their music is heavily influenced by jazz and folk ....
. Additionally, Aby Vulliamy and Chris Hladowski are members of The One Ensemble Of Daniel Padden
The One Ensemble Of Daniel Padden
The One Ensemble is a British musical group, based in Glasgow. The project was initially conceived by Volcano The Bear member Daniel Padden as a vehicle for his solo work, and their first three albums were released under the name The One Ensemble Of Daniel Padden...
, which also shares members with Volcano The Bear
Volcano The Bear
Volcano the Bear are an improvisational/experimental English band formed in Leicester in 1995. The group's members are Aaron Moore , Nick Mott , Clarence Manuelo and Daniel Padden...
.