Mateja Gorjup's album Ijekaru is a stunning collection of songs that showcase the artist's exceptional musical talent and unique creative vision. From the opening track, listeners are transported to a world of haunting melodies and intricate rhythms that draw on a wide range of musical influences.
The album is a masterclass in world music, blending elements of traditional African, Middle Eastern, and Balkan music with contemporary electronic beats and production techniques. The result is a sound that is both timeless and fresh, with each track offering a new and surprising twist on the album's overall theme.
One standout track is "Kanu", a mesmerizing tune that combines Gorjup's soaring vocals with a hypnotic drumbeat and layers of atmospheric instrumentation. Another highlight is "Neljubljena", a haunting ballad that showcases Gorjup's emotive singing and lyrical depth.
Tri Su Ftice Goru Preletele = Three Birds Flew Over The Mountain
3:19
Davna = Ancient
1:03
Kak Dojde, Tak Pojde = Easy Come, Easy Go
2:15
Sinje Babice = Blue Midwives
1:21
Videti … = To See …
1:20
Junak Plava Dunaj = Hero Swims The Danube
1:33
V Dolino = Into The Valley
2:43
PRHpisk = PRHwheeze
0:34
Troedina = Trinity
0:46
U Srid Je Mora = In The Midst Of The Sea
4:01
Klešče Spomina = Pliers Of Memory
2:16
Lisїca = The Fox
2:00
Bistra Voda Hladna = Clear Cold Water
3:03
E-E = E-E
1:29
Zagorela Drobna Zvezda = Small Star Comes Alight
2:45
Spevaj Nama, Katica = Sing To Us, Katica
4:07
DihGRU = BreathCOO
0:31
PrtPoberiPrtPonosi = PickClothWareCutCloth
3:32
Podor = Landslide
0:48
KoNiMa = KoNiMa
3:12
Video
Mateja Gorjup, Klešče spomina
Mateja Gorjup, V dolino
Tri su ftice goru preletele / Mateja Gorjup
Images
Catalog Numbers
IZK CD 030
Labels
Klopotec, Produkcija Stara Šola
Listen online
ascolta in linea
lyssna på nätet
online luisteren
lytte på nettet
online anhören
ouvir online
kuunnella verkossa
écouter en ligne
escuchar en línea
Formats
CD
Album
Companies
Role
Company
Pressed By
Sony DADC
Recorded At
Klopotec Studio
Credits
Role
Credit
Design
KUD Artotipija, Miša Keskenović
Photography By
KUD Artotipija, Miša Keskenović
Liner Notes
Tinka Volarič
Painting
Marko Jakše, Mitja Ficko
Sound Designer
Iztok Zupan
Voice
Mateja Gorjup
Loops
Mateja Gorjup
Sounds
Mateja Gorjup
Instruments
Mateja Gorjup
Notes
Skladbe 1, 2 in 21 so zapisi iz zbirke Slovenske narodne pesmi, 1. zvezek, ur. Karel Štrekelj, 1980 , z avtorsko melodijo.
Tracks 1, 2 and 21 are the records from the Collection of Slovenian Folk Songs, Volume 1, edited by Karel Štrekelj, 1980 , with melody of my creation.
Skladba 10 je mamino petje slovenske ljudske pesmi z mojo improvizacijo v podlagi.
Track 10 is mother’s singing of a Slovenian folk song with my improvisation in the background.
[4, 18] (po navdihu bolgarske ljudske) = (inspired by a Bulgarian folk song)
Posneto doma • Songs recorded at home: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 23, 24
Posneto v Studiu Klopotec • Songs recorded at Studio Klopotec: 4, 8, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Snemano od junija 2014 do septembra 2015
Recorded from June 2014 to September 2015
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Total time: 50:19
Packaging: 4-page digisleeve with inner pocket including a double sided illustrated CD sleeve and an 8-page folded booklet with lyrics. All texts, credits and lyrics bilingual in Slovenian and English.
Tracks durations are not printed on the release.
Barcodes
Barcode (Printed): 3831093815533
Barcode: 3831093815533
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L555
Mould SID Code: IFPI 94K8
Matrix / Runout: Sony DADC A0102600813-0101 15 A00
Rights Society: SAZAS
About Mateja Gorjup
Slovenian singer, performer and songwriter focusing on Slovenian folk singing tradition, graduated ethnologist and cultural anthropologist.
Ijekaru is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates innovative and boundary-pushing music. Gorjup's talent and creativity are on full display, making this album a true work of art.