Mit Dir Liabs Karntnarland: A Folk Album That Feels Like Home
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to sit around a crackling fire with friends, sipping something warm while harmonies float through the air—this album is your ticket. Mit Dir Liabs Karntnarland by Sängerrunde Wabelsdorf isn’t just music; it’s more like an invitation into their world. It’s cozy, heartfelt, and unapologetically Austrian. The genre? Folk, World, & Country. But don’t let that label fool ya—it’s got soul.
First off, big props go to Herbert Pewal, jun., who leads this choir like he was born for it. And Wilfried Neibersch on production? Solid choice. Peter Altersberger kept things tight as the recording supervisor too. You can tell everyone involved cared about every note, every breath, every little detail.
Now, onto the tracks. With 19 songs in total, there’s plenty to dive into—but two really stuck with me: “Mit Dir, Liabs Karntnarland” and “Keglscheibn.”
“Mit Dir, Liabs Karntnarland” feels like a love letter to Carinthia (that’s Kärnten if you’re feeling fancy). The vocals are rich and layered, almost like they’re wrapping you up in a wool blanket. There’s no flashy gimmick here—just pure emotion carried by voices that sound like they’ve lived a thousand stories. When they sing "liabs," you believe them. It’s one of those tunes that stays with you long after the last chord fades. I caught myself humming it at random moments—while chopping veggies, brushing my teeth…awkward but true.
Then there’s “Keglscheibn,” which throws a fun twist into the mix. This one’s playful, full of energy, and makes you wanna grab someone’s hand and spin ‘em around the room. It’s not all serious reflection; sometimes folk music just wants to make you laugh and dance. And honestly? We need more of that.
What struck me most about this album is how human it feels. These aren’t perfect studio-polished voices—they’re real people singing from the heart. Some notes wobble slightly, others soar unexpectedly high, and somehow it all works beautifully together. It reminds me of family gatherings where everyone joins in, even if they’re tone-deaf. Imperfections become part of the charm.
In the end, Mit Dir Liabs Karntnarland isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. Instead, it celebrates tradition, community, and the simple joys of life. Listening to it felt like stepping back in time—or maybe stepping sideways into another version of today where life moves slower and connections run deeper.
Oh, and here’s the kicker—I listened to this album during a thunderstorm. Lightning flashed outside my window while these timeless melodies filled the room. For a moment, I swear I could smell fresh rain mixed with pine trees, even though I live nowhere near Austria. Weird, right? Maybe the music had some kind of magic in it after all.
