NORDIC FOLK meets SPANISH GUITAR -
TIINA TOMSON   &   MARTIN ZLOTNICKI   2023

The lullaby "Lapselapsele" (in Estonian: "For the Grandchild") is inspired by the wild nature of Estonia and my grandmother's lullabies and chants. She often sang to me in her old Estonian dialect when I stayed over night at my grandparents' farm in the wild forests southwest of Estonia.

Last winter, the idea of a collaboration with the flamenco guitarist Martin Złotnicki arose, to fuse together calm Nordic folk music and rhythmic Spanish guitar. This symbiosis gave birth to a series of unique songs. Enjoy these studio versions /2023 !

Released May 20, 2023. Credits: 
Vocals, melody and text: Tiina Tomson
Guitar: Martin Złotnicki
Arrangement: Tiina Tomson & Martin Złotnicki
© Tiina Tomson 2023. All rights reserved. www.tiinatomson.com

LAPSELAPSELE - Tiina Tomson - Martin Złotnicki

Eesti Süda - Estonian Heart - is a song about inner strength as a nation, when all act as one. It is a calling to preserve our forests, cherish our culture and keep the traditions alive. Each of us is a piece of the Estonian Heart, of the Nordic Spirit. 

Credits:
Vocals, melody and text: Tiina Tomson
Choir vocals & voicings: Piret Pakler
Piano: Andi Louis
Arrangement: Tiina Tomson 
© Tiina Tomson 2023. All rights reserved. www.tiinatomson.com

EESTI SÜDA / Estonian Heart - Tiina Tomson

NORDIC FOLK meets SPANISH GUITAR -
TIINA TOMSON & MARTIN ZLOTNICKI 2023

Vaata, vaata (Vee Laul / Water Song) is inspired by Estonian nature and my childhood memories as I stayed in my grandparents' farmhouse in the woods of south-west Estonia, between the sea and the river. So why a song about water? Water is one of the main elements and represents timelessness. Water is always here and now. Water is ancient. It holds so much wisdom within. Water, like breath, symbolizes connection. Water brings life.

Last winter, the idea of a collaboration with the flamenco guitarist Martin Złotnicki arose, to fuse together calm Nordic folk music and rhythmic Spanish guitar. This symbiosis gave birth to a series of unique songs. Enjoy these studio versions /2023 !

Released June 23, 2023. Credits:
Vocals, flute, melody and text: Tiina Tomson
Guitar: Martin Złotnicki
Percussion: Monika Waligóra
Special effects: Bruno Casco, CASCO Studios, Denmark
Arrangement: Tiina Tomson & Martin Złotnicki
© Tiina Tomson 2023. All rights reserved. www.tiinatomson.com

Vaata, vaata (Vee Laul / Water Song) - Tiina Tomson & Martin Złotnicki

This is a song for my Father (R.I.P.). It is about the connection between us and the nature, the trees. Read more about the departing song & view lyrics on my website.

"Puud" (The Trees / Die Bäume) - Tiina Tomson & Andi Louis feat. Petra Onderuf on violin. 
Released Dec 2023. Credits:
Vocals, melody and text: Tiina Tomson
Keys: Andi Louis   www.andilouis.com
Violin: Petra Onderuf   www.petraonderuf.com
Arrangement: Tiina Tomson & Andi Louis
Video: Kevin Oeler, Switzerland
Sound studio: Zwirnerei Studios, Switzerland
© Tiina Tomson 2023. All rights reserved. www.tiinatomson.com
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"PUUD" (The Trees - Die Bäume)

This song is about the evergreen connection between the mother and the child, a wonderful contemplation with heartfelt images from the childhood. 

You'll find the lyrics (by Aidi Vallik, an estonian poet & book author) translated into english & german on my website.

"Laps ja Ema" (Child and Mother / Kind und Mutter) - Tiina Tomson & Andi Louis.
Released Jan 2024. Credits:
Vocals and melody: Tiina Tomson
Text: Aidi Vallik
Keys: Andi Louis www.andilouis.com
Arrangement: Tiina Tomson & Andi Louis
Sound studio: Zwirnerei Studios, Switzerland
© Tiina Tomson 2024. All rights reserved. www.tiinatomson.com

"Laps ja Ema" (Child and Mother / Kind und Mutter)

A Love Song in Estonian Language written by Tiina Tomson. The original melody is a Swedish folk tune "How Great Thou Art". You'll find more about the song on my web page.

"ARMASTAN SIND" (Love You). Released Apr 2024. Credits:
Vocals: Tiina Tomson & Andi Louis
Text: Tiina Tomson. Melody: Swedish Folk Tune
Keys & Mix: Andi Louis www.andilouis.com
Arrangement: Tiina Tomson & Andi Louis
Mastering: Paul Winter www.inverno.at
Video: Hendrik Suurhans
Photos: Andrea Künzig www.andreakuenzig.de
IG: @andreakuenzig
Sound studio: Zwirnerei Studios, Switzerland

© Tiina Tomson 2024. All rights reserved. www.tiinatomson.com

"ARMASTAN SIND" (Love You) - Tiina Tomson & Andi Louis

"ELU FOLK" (The Folk of Life) - Tiina Tomson feat. Piret Pakler, Martin Mileiko, Kristina Antšak, Joel Kulo. Released: May 2024. Credits: 
Melody and text: Tiina Tomson 
Vocals: Tiina Tomson, Piret Pakler, Kristina Antšak, Joel Kulo, Martin Mileiko.
Keys & Mix: Andi Louis   www.andilouis.com
Percussion: Elias Garcia, Bass: Adrian Garcia
Arrangement: Tiina Tomson & Andi Louis
Mastering: Paul Winter   www.inverno.at
Photos & Video: Piret Pakler & Martin Mileiko
Frank Weiner Sound Studio   www.casalamusica.com
/More about the song & photos on my website!
© Tiina Tomson 2024. All rights reserved. www.tiinatomson.com

"ELU FOLK" (The Folk of Life) - Tiina Tomson

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