Garmarna: From Hamlet to Hildegard (2001)

Garmarna: From Hamlet to Hildegard

2001

Documentary Music

Synopsis

A profile tracking the history of the Swedish band Garmarna, including interviews and music video clips, from the inception of the band in 1990 to their "Hildegard von Bingen" recording in 2001. Their songs are mainly old Scandinavian ballads presented in a unique soundscape spiced with a haunting disturbing aspect. Chapbook stories who sneak up on you through eerie backwards fiddle, strings, programming, soundscapes, then the beats kick in, banging for dear life, and the cool, authoritative voice of Emma Härdelin floats over the top.

Credits

Director

Jerry Nelson

Cast

Emma Härdelin as Vocals/Violin

Gotte Ringqvist as Guitars

Iain Ross as e-bow

Jens Höglin as Percussion

Rickard Westman as Guitars/e-bow

Stefan Brisland-Ferner as Strings/Programming

Crew

Jerry Nelson (Camera Operator)