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1 Mumindalen 02:32
    by Mika Pohjola (Mika Music)
2 Mumintrollets visa 03:01
    by Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)
3 Muminpappans visa 03:08
    by Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)
4 Stora äppelsången 00:54
    by Mika Pohjola (Mika Music)
5 Lilla Mys Visa 04:46
    by Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)
6 Muminmammans visa 01:48
    by Mika Pohjola (Mika Music)
7 Fru Filifjonks sång 05:17
    by Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)
8 Idyllvisa 04:35
    by Bengt Ahlfors, Frej Lindqvist, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)
9 Teaterråttan Emmas visdomsord 04:06
    by Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)
10 Misans klagolåt 03:19
    by Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)
11 Alla små djur slår rosett på sin svans 02:05
    by Mika Pohjola (Mika Music)
12 Augusti 04:22
    by Johan Bargum, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)
13 Villerivallaresången 00:48
    by Mika Pohjola (Mika Music)
14 Höstvisa 04:25
    by Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)
15 Sov mina ungar 01:42
    by Mika Pohjola (Mika Music)
16 Julsång för knytt 05:37
    by Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)
17 Tootickis vintervisa 03:02
    by Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)
18 Sången om den döda ekorren 01:14
    by Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)
19 Mårrans klagosång 03:15
    by Mika Pohjola (Mika Music)
20 Har du mig här igen 00:58
    by Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)
21 Tootickis vårsång 00:46
    by Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)
22 Om allt inte var 02:31
    by Benedict Zilliacus, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)
23 Slutsång 02:51
    by Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)
24 Mumintrollets visa (repris) 04:13
    by Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro (Universal Music, Inc.)

Total Time: 71:15

About Moomin Voices - Muminröster

Experience the enchanting melodies of Tove Jansson's timeless Moomin fairy-tale songs in the classic edition of the complete collection. Celebrated as an ingenious children's music album, it has found a special place as course material at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.

Within the Moomin novels, music weaves its magic through the lives of the characters, especially Snufkin and his harmonica's playful tunes. Each character, from Moomintroll to Little My, expresses themselves through captivating songs that mirror their unique personalities. These melodies transcended Moomin Valley, resonating beyond the pages when they graced the theater stage in Stockholm.

In 1959, director Vivica Bandler urged Jansson: "Here, the people crave songs." This led to the birth of musical compositions by Helsinki-based pianist and composer, Erna Tauro, based on Jansson's lyrics. The initial collection featured six heartfelt Moomin Songs, including Moomintroll's Song, Little My's Song, and others, each embodying the essence of its character. As the 1960s and 70s unfolded, more of these captivating tunes emerged during the production of Moomin dramas for Swedish Television, captivating audiences with their simple yet resonant melodies.

The beauty of Tauro's compositions, often sung unaccompanied or with piano, received resounding acclaim. Although Moomintroll's Song and Little My's Song became iconic across Scandinavia, they were absent from the novels' pages. Jansson and Tauro's original songs remained scattered until composer and arranger Mika Pohjola paid tribute to Tove Jansson in 2003. Pohjola meticulously recorded the complete collection on the Moomin Voices CD, immortalizing Tauro's melodies and Jansson's lyrics, collaborating with Jansson's heirs to complete her final compositions.

Pohjola, orchestrating for a vocal ensemble and chamber orchestra, crafted a musical masterpiece, especially designed for the silky voice of Johanna Grüssner. In 2005, the Finnish version Muumilauluja emerged, with translated lyrics by Kirsi Kunnas and Vexi Salmi. Both the Swedish and Finnish renditions of Moomin Voices, alongside their musical scores, found a place as esteemed material at Berklee College of Music.

If you are looking for the sheet music to these songs, you'll find it HERE.

Credits

Tove Jansson - lyrics
Erna Tauro - compositions
Johanna Grüssner - voice
David Ambrosio - bass
Laura Arpiainen - violin
Mark Ferber - drums
Kerstin Frödin - recorder
Fernando Huergo - bass
Robert Moose - violin
MiHee Park - violin
Mika Pohjola - piano & composer
Yusuke Yamamoto - percussion & flute

Articles about Moomin Voices - Muminröster

PRESS RELEASE: The Centennial Of Tove Jansson, Finnish Author & Visual Artist, Celebrated by Moomin Voices

The Moomin Voices project, by composer and arranger Mika Pohjola and vocalist Johanna Grüssner, celebrates Tove Jansson's centennial on August 9th, 2014. The Moomin Voices project was... Read

RECENSION: Mika Pohjola Muminröster

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OPINION: The Moomin fairy-tale presents a safe world for children

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OPINION: Tove Jansson's Moomin Music turns into a popular hit in Japan

The Moomin music catalog, with lyrics by its author - Finnish-Swedish novelist and painter Tove Jansson (1914-2001) - is breaking into the worldwide market as the Moomin music of primary choice. An overwhelming majority of Moomin fans now prefer the theater based music from the 1950s and 1960s to... Read

REVIEW: Mika Pohjola: Moomin Voices - Muminröster

New York City based pianist/composer Mika Pohjola is noted for his forward thinking strategies, due to his multifaceted and thoroughly impressive jazz discography. However, this project sheds yet another light on the artist’s all encompassing visions and penchant for delving into non-jazz related... Read

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