Album Review: Wir San Vom Wald Dahoam Folge 2
Alright, let’s dive into this gem of a record—Wir San Vom Wald Dahoam Folge 2. It’s one of those albums that feels like it was plucked straight outta some Bavarian forest, dusted off, and handed to you with a wink. Released under Polydor in Germany, this Folk, World, & Country masterpiece brings together tunes so rich with tradition they practically smell like pine needles and fresh mountain air.
Now, before we get too carried away, let me tell ya about two tracks that really stuck with me. First up is "S'Waldvögerl." Oh man, this one just grabs your soul right from the start. The melody dances around like sunlight filtering through tree branches, and there’s this playful energy that makes you wanna grab a beer, throw on some lederhosen (if you’ve got ‘em), and stomp your feet until the floorboards creak. There’s something magical about how simple yet powerful it feels—like hearing an old friend laugh after years apart.
Then there’s "Grüße Aus Dem Bayerischen Wald," which hits different. This track feels like getting a postcard from the past. You can almost picture Sepp Schamberger blowing his ocarina somewhere deep in the woods while the world slows down for a moment. It’s not flashy or loud; instead, it wraps itself around you like a warm blanket on a chilly morning. Every note carries this earthy nostalgia, reminding you of simpler times when life wasn’t ruled by screens and deadlines. Honestly? Tracks like this make me wish I lived closer to a forest. Or at least had more time to sit outside and daydream.
The rest of the album follows suit, weaving stories of love, nature, and good ol’ fashioned Bavarian pride. From polkas to zwiefachers, each song has its own charm, but what ties them all together is their authenticity. These aren’t songs trying to reinvent the wheel—they’re celebrating the wheel as it is, wobbly bits and all. And honestly? That’s refreshing.
But here’s the kicker—the credits mention Sepp Schamberger playing the ocarina on track A3 (Zi-zi-pe Kohlmoas’n). Now, I don’t know much about ocarinas beyond Zelda games, but dang if he doesn’t make it sound like the most natural instrument in the world. Like, who even thinks, “Hey, let’s put an ocarina solo in a folk tune”? Whoever did deserves a medal—or at least another round of schnapps.
So yeah, Wir San Vom Wald Dahoam Folge 2 isn’t gonna blow your mind with crazy production tricks or chart-topping beats. But maybe that’s the point. Sometimes music doesn’t need to impress—it just needs to connect. And this album does exactly that, tying you back to roots you didn’t even realize you had.
Oh, and one last thing: Listening to this made me wonder… do y’all think birds actually sing better in Bavaria? Because after spinning these tracks, I’m convinced they might.
