Stoneman by Haltia (RemoteFest). Recorded outdoors on Korpiluoto island

[Redler]

This is a story of Stoneman who lived on these islands long time, ago. He triedto grow crop and piled up a huge amount of stones. There's about 100 piles of stones around these islands. Nowadays the stones are very mossy, I don't know how long time, ago he lived there.

Päivi (Ella); vocals
Kari (Redler); Landola classic guitar
Recorded on BR-80

Stoneman

Long time ago
on this island
lived a man
stoneman
He was friend to all birds
he was friend to all
chorus: stoneman, stoneman, your bird is here, stoneman
Long time ago
he sat at the fire
prayed for a warm winter
then came freeze, like a flame
Ch: Stoneman...
Chorus 2:
I spent overnight outdoors
I could still hear Stoneman's prayer
for a warm winter

Long time ago
on this island

[Redler]

Here's pics of the recording session and a mossy stonepile.

[Geir]

That's just stunning !!!

A great recording of a great song. Wonderful guitar work Kari, and Ella, WOW, your voice is so beautiful!!!

Fabulous work !!

Do we get a picture as well ?

[Geir]

I guess we do

I could live there !!

Looks so peaceful ....

[Oldrottenhead]

piepod bound listening on crappy pc speakers and it sounds wonderful, can't wait to listen on headphones. fabulous guys.

[steelguitar]

Love the story, the photos, the birds singing... and ...
The music :  wonderfull song, Kari plays a great guitar part, Paivi, a beautyfull voice!
Love the simplicity of the chord during verses (hypnotizing rythm and modal harmony) and the richness (and tonality change?) of chords during the chorus 2!
A kind of "tension" I like a lot
Fabulous performance
Jean-Sébastien

[Hilary]

Oh it's worth having the Fest just for this song - well done Kari & Paivi

[maxit]

great song, didnt think about a better way to record it! you know how to tell a story, friends

[Jarle]

I love it. Wonderful song, great performance from both of you. I love your voice.

Really lovely place to record a song.

[Hook]

Love it, what a voice you have Haltia, truly a wonderful gift! Love this gentle song, love the story, love the pics; what a great place to record!
Rock On!