Various Artist – Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996
The first comprehensive collection of its kind, Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996 explores the flourishing Ukrainian music scene of the late 20th century—much of which was recorded under strict Soviet control. From subtly dissenting Soviet-era singles to DIY recordings from Kyiv’s vibrant underground scene, the compilation chronicles the development of Ukraine’s rich musical landscape through rare folk, rock, jazz, and electronic recordings. “This record is a labor of love and a long time coming,” says label owner Matt Sullivan. Over the course of the last five years, Sullivan, alongside producers David Mas (“DBGO”), Mark “Frosty” McNeill, and Ukrainian label Shukai Records worked tirelessly to compile a carefully curated, chronological playlist. But behind the scenes, ongoing war & politics would shape the evolution of the tracklist…
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A1 Kobza– Bunny
A2 Shapoval Sextet– Oh Get Ready Cossack There Will Be A March
A3 Vodohrai– Remembrance
A4 Kyrylo Stetsenko– Play The Violin Play
B1 Vadym Khrapachov– Dance
B2 Krok– Breath Of Night Kyiv
B3 Kyrylo Stetsenko– Oh How How?
B4 Valentina Goncharova– Silence
B5 Radiodelo– 90
B6 Cukor Bila Smert’– The Great Hen-Yuan’ River
C1 Er. Jazz– Tea Ceremony
C2 Iury Lech– Barreras
C3 Yarn– Viella
D1 The Hostilnia– Sick Song
D2 Svitlana Nianio– Episode III
D3 Omi – Transference
D4 Ihor Tsymbrovsky– Beatrice