Move over ABBA; I have a new favorite Swedish band. DetektivbyrÃ¥n is a folk/electronic Swedish trio with a penchant for whimsical arrangements and Amelie-inspired melodies. Like a music box gone wild, their instrumentals balance the sprightly tinkling of glockenspiel, bells, and toy piano with a boisterous accordion and occasional synthesizer. This video captures the band performing “Generation Celebration” from their latest album, Wermland.
(Found via Lauralee and Squeezytunes)
6 Comments:
Haha, this is absolutely excellent in so many ways.
by Clayton on November 4th, 2009
I just bought the album, these guys are amazing!
by Chris on November 5th, 2009
DetektivbyrÃ¥n in my heart forever! I’m so proud of being swedish!
by Fröken Haj on November 6th, 2009
These guys are awesome!
by Clicky Overload on November 6th, 2009
that was cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i loved it, thank you, bob
by bob uleck on November 17th, 2009
Cool!~Sounds like the spawn of Erik Satie and ’80s ambient/techno, with accordion riffs adding retro romance. I love DB for making 25 complete tracks-not clips-available to their listeners, who obviously love them–as the fan art section attests! Hope they come to the States.
by Ethnogrrrl on February 26th, 2010