Despite its initial commercial success, "Come Blow The Horn" has become a cult classic in Swedish music circles, influencing a range of artists and bands in the decades since its release. The album's innovative production techniques, lyrical themes, and genre-bending style have made it a touchstone for musicians seeking to push the boundaries of Swedish music.
– Exactly what it says: a bizarre, glorious fusion of Brazilian samba percussion and Swedish fiddle tunes. The guitar plays bossa nova chords while a flute trills a melody that could be a 17th-century shepherd’s call. Disorienting, but deeply joyful. Fabodjantan - Come Blow The Horn - 1978 - Swe -...
If "Fabodjantan" existed, Come Blow The Horn might have been: Despite its initial commercial success, "Come Blow The
The title Come Blow The Horn suggests a communal, almost ritualistic call-to-arms. In Swedish 70s music, horns (brass instruments) were central to the movement. Bands like Egba (featuring horn player Christer Bothén) and Ragnarök (on their Fjärilen i mitt hår 1976 album) used flutes, saxophones, and trumpets to evoke pagan ceremonies. The guitar plays bossa nova chords while a
Tucked away in the depths of Swedish folk music history lies a treasure trove of sounds, waiting to be unearthed by adventurous listeners. Among these hidden gems is the enigmatic Fabodjantan, a group that in 1978 released an album so distinctive, it has become a cult classic: "Come Blow The Horn". This record, steeped in the traditions of Swedish folk music, yet distinctly experimental in its approach, offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative endeavors of Swedish musicians in the late 1970s.
Exploring the Musical Heritage of Fabodjantan: A Critical Analysis of "Come Blow The Horn" (1978)