Christian Kjellvander - Midsummer

Midsummer is the period of time in the middle of the summer. The exact dates vary among different cultures, but is primarily held close to the summer solstice. The celebration predates Christianity, and has existed under different names and traditions around the world.

In Sweden, the Midsummer is such an important festivity that there have been proposals to make the Midsummer's Eve the National Day of Sweden, instead of June 6. In Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, Midsummer's festival is a public holiday. In Denmark and Norway, it may also be referred to as St. Hans Day.

Raising and dancing around a maypole (majstång or midsommarstång) is an activity that attracts families and many others. Greenery placed over houses and barns was supposed to bring good fortune and health to people and livestock; this old tradition of decorating with greens continues, though most people no longer take it seriously. To decorate with greens was called att maja (to may) and may be the origin of the word majstång, maja coming originally from the month May, or vice versa. Other researchers say the term came from German merchants who raised the maypole in June because the Swedish climate made it impossible to find the necessary greens and flowers in May, and continued to call it a maypole.

In earlier times, small spires wrapped in greens were erected; this probably predates the maypole tradition, which is believed by many to have come from the continent in the Middle Ages.

In Sweden Midsummer's day is a Saturday between June 20 and June 26, but as is usual in Sweden the actual celebration is on the eve, i.e. a Friday between June 19 and June 25. Midsummer's Eve is a de facto public holiday in Sweden with offices and many shops closed.

Like in Norway and Finland, it is believed that if a girl picks 7 different flowers in silence of the midsummer night and puts them underneath her pillow, she will dream of her future husband.

Another tradition on a Swedish Midsummer is to end it with a skinny dip at night. It's not mandatory to be naked, but many will be completely naked accompanied with an old or new partner after a couple of the famous schnapps.

Today's tune "Midsummer" is taken from the album "A Village: Natural Light", released Oct 14th 2016.



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Queens Of The Stone Age - Feel Good Hit Of The Summer

Today it the day where we Scandinavians celebrate a thing called "Midsummer", herring and potatoes with snaps is the main thing on the menu, silly dance around a green pole of flowers and have fun about it. Outside games until your body hurts. Sauna and a swim usually end the evening. Some drink until they can't stand any longer, but most peeps just enjoy the first day of the Industrial vacation that usually starts for most Swedes. I do still have a few weeks more before I take some time off.

So for today, we play a true summer piece to celebrate this day.

"Feel Good Hit of the Summer" is a song by American rock band QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE and written by band members Josh Homme and Nick Oliveri. It is the opening track of their second album, "Rated R", and the second single to be released from it. Upon the album's release, "Feel Good Hit of the Summer" had particular attention drawn to it due to the song's focus on drugs. Despite this, critical reception to the song was generally positive, with various critics considering it a highlight of the album.

Josh Homme claimed the song was conceived after his three-day Millennium party. The song's lyrics are merely a list of drugs repeated throughout. The drugs listed in the verses are nicotine, Valium, Vicodin, marijuana, ecstasy and alcohol, with cocaine mentioned throughout the chorus. Homme has hinted that the song is a direct reference to the band's stoner rock label:

"Feel Good Hit of the Summer" might be like a knife in the neck of stoner rock. It's hard to tell, and I think that's the good part about it. Look, you're always going to get labeled with something. Stoner rock is kind of a dumbing-down label, and that's why I don't gravitate toward it.

On multiple occasions, Homme has also referred to the song as a "social experiment" in regards to how the public would approach it. He has also stated that despite the heavy drugs content in the track, the band's stance was left ambiguous, stating that "there's no endorsement" and that "doesn't say yes or no". Chris Goss, who co-produced "Rated R" with Homme under the pseudonym The 5:15ers, later stated that the track was intended to be a "joke" and a "funny song". He also commented that it was originally recorded as a chant at the end of the album, but its effectiveness resulted in its expansion into a full song and usage as the opener.

Though it was Josh Homme who provided lead vocals, there are several other vocalists present on the track. JUDAS PRIEST lead singer Rob Halford was in a neighboring studio when this song was first recorded and ended up singing backing vocals at the band's request, calling the lyrics a "rock and roll cocktail". Halford's performance was only used in the final chorus of the track, though this was enough to have him credited alongside Nick Oliveri, Wendy Ray Moan and Nick Eldorado as providing backing vocals. The song features again on "Rated R" as a reprise after the eighth track "In the Fade".

Enjoy today's tune and have a wonderful Midsummer.

/Love Stones


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If These Trees Could Talk - Solstice

Midsummer, is the period of time centered upon the summer solstice, and more specifically the northern European celebrations that accompany the actual solstice or take place on a day between June 19 and June 25 and the preceding evening.

The exact dates vary between different cultures. The undivided Christian Church designated June 24 as the feast day of the early Christian martyr St John the Baptist, and the observance of St John's Day begins the evening before, known as St John's Eve. These are commemorated by many Christian denominations, such as the Roman Catholic Church, Lutheran Churches, and Anglican Communion.

In Sweden, the Midsummer is such an important festivity that there have been serious discussions to make the Midsummer's Eve into the National Day of Sweden, instead of June 6. It may also be referred to as St. Hans Day.

Today's the is the Swedish Midsummer's Eve, I will be out with the family to celebrate this day, lunch, the Swedish tradition with fresh and newly taken potatoes and herrings with some "dip in cup", a tornedalia classic. Then we raising and dancing around a maypole and some games before the evening barbecue. And for today we play a tune that suits the Summer Solstice.

IF THESE TREES COULD TALK is an instrumental post-rock band from Akron, Ohio. They released their third studio album "The Bones of a Dying World" on June 3, 2016. The album was produced by drummer Zack Kelly. The album was announced in late April 2016 alongside premiere track and today's tune "Solstice", enjoy and happy midsummer!



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Angélique Kidjo - Summertime

The Swedish Midsummer is here and Thetania is one year older, two big celebration on one day, herring and a cake :) We at Tune of the Day wish you all a happy Midsummer, take it cool and give alot of love. We will be out for a herring and fresh potato lunch with the classic Swedish nubbe, bbq in the evening, bath and Sauna!

 Summertime, and the livin' is easy

Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high

Oh, your daddy's rich and your ma is good-lookin'

So hush little baby, Don't you cry

Today's tune "Summertime" is for Thetania, one of her all time favorite. Happy Birthday my love. Angélique Kidjo has recorded George Gershwin's "Summertime", an great version of a fantastic tune.



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Rolling Stones - Not Fade Away

Happy Midsummer or as we say in Swedish "Glad Midsommar", today most of the Swedes party, dancing around the pole, drinking alot etc. I will do some sort of celebration today, but it will be easy, very easy as I am working as usal, another festival again.

One band that fits good during a evening like this is Rolling Stones, a band that it out touring atm and soon they will do a stop in Sweden on their "14 On Fire Tour", a tour which started on 21 February 2014 in Abu Dhabi. It is a follow-up to the 50 & Counting... tour which celebrated the 50th anniversary of the band. This tour is very much similar to the 50 & Counting... just like the "Urban Jungle" portion of the Stones' Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle Tour in 1990 was similar to the "Steel Wheels" portion in 1989. "14 On Fire" has the same stage design, setlist structure, and clothing/merchandise as 50 & Counting… Also, Mick Taylor is a guest throughout this tour just like 50 & Counting...

So a tune with the Stones this evening then, "Not Fade Away" is a song credited to Buddy Holly (originally under his first and middle names, Charles Hardin) and Norman Petty (although Petty's co-writing credit is most likely a formality) and first recorded by Holly's band The Crickets.

In 1964, The Rolling Stones' cover of "Not Fade Away", with its strong emphasis on the Bo Diddley beat, became a major hit in Britain and served as the A-side of the band's first US single.

The Rolling Stones version of "Not Fade Away" was one of their first classic hits. Recorded in late January 1964 and released by Decca on February 21, 1964, with "Little by Little" as the B-side. In March 1964 it was also the Rolling Stones' first single release in the United States, on the London Records label, with "I Wanna Be Your Man" as the B-side (briefly preceded by "Stoned", which had immediately been withdrawn). "Not Fade Away" was not on the UK version of their debut album, The Rolling Stones, but was the opening track of the US version released a month later as England's Newest Hitmakers. It was a mainstay at Rolling Stones concerts in their early years, usually opening the shows. It was revived in that capacity for their 1994-95 Voodoo Lounge Tour.



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Pugh Rogefeldt - Små Lätta Moln

Sunday, a rather special day today, for it is Thetania's birthday. So we are celebrating her with a "Hooray Hooray" and dedicate today's song to her. It was much like "Little Light Clouds" that I was feeling the first time I met her. Happy Birthday Thetania, Love you girl!

Today's tune "Små Lätta Moln" (Little light cloud) is a song from 1969, written by Pugh Rogefeldt. It is on his debut album "Ja, dä ä dä"(1969), but also on the live album "Ett steg till"(1975).

The song was recorded at Metronome Studios in June 1969 with Anders Burman as a producer. Participants were Rogefeldt on guitar and vocals, George Wadenius on guitar and bass, Janne "Loffe" Carlsson on drums. Techniques for recording was Michael B. Tretow. Todays video is a live recording from Umeå at Scharinska villan 2008, enjoy!



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Rush - Working Man

Now we've been dancing around the pole, erm there was no pole this year, oh well, but i done some bbq, eating herring and potatoes, all this mixed up with some alcoholic beverage at a small place called Broby. It was a pleasant wonderful day with friends where many laughs mixed with bath bombs in the pool, golfcar rally and horny dogs that tried to set on anything that moved. The evening ended with music in all its forms. and today was probably half of Sweden still in bed :) Because the roads was pretty empty on the way home.

So a band that was played pretty often during this evening was a band called Rush, so a tune with them suites fine today.

Working Man is a song by rock band Rush from its debut album, Rush.

The middle of the song features an extensive instrumental jam with two guitar solos by Alex Lifeson, and freestyle bass playing by Geddy Lee. It was voted 94th in Guitar World magazine's list of the 100 greatest guitar solos.

Donna Halper, then a disc jockey and music director at WMMS FM in Cleveland, Ohio is credited with getting Rush noticed in the United States by playing "Working Man" on the air. The song proved particularly popular in the working-class town. The response resulted in a record deal for the band, which gave her special thanks for her part in their early history and dedicated their first two albums to her.

The song features the band's original drummer and co-founder, John Rutsey, who was replaced by Neil Peart. On the 1976 live album All the World's a Stage, the song segues into "Finding My Way" and one of Neil Peart's drum solos.

"Working Man" was also featured in episodes of the television shows, My Name is Earl, That 70's Show and Supernatural. It was also featured in the 2011 film Goon (film).

Todays tune is taken from the debut album with Rush, but the Video is filmed during the Time Machine Tour!



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Siena Root - The Summer Is Old

Today, we celebrate Midsummer in Sweden and we at Tune Of The Day wish a stunning day.

Midsummer is the period of time centered upon the summer solstice, and more specifically the European celebrations that accompany the actual solstice or take place on a day between June 21 and June 25 and the preceding evening. The exact dates vary between different cultures. Midsummer is especially important in the cultures of Scandinavia, Finland and the Baltics where it is the most celebrated holiday apart from Christmas and New Year's Eve

Siena Root is a group and an experimental project with its roots in analogue old school rock music. The foundation is a trio from Stockholm that's been around since the late ‘90s. The sound is classic but yet original, founded on heavy organ, strat leads, bass riffing and big drums. It is also often enriched with bluesy soulful vocals, indian classical instruments and psychedelic vibes.

Siena Root is well known for its unique spectra of appearances, its many great guest artists, and its different interpretations of rock music. It's a constant transforming group, ranging from acoustic sitar to distorted hurdy gurdy. Yet, with a foundation in a traditional rock trio, and a sound rooted in late 60s analogue music. Don't expect to experience the same Siena Root show twice.

In the sense that blues is blue, hard rock is black, and reggae is pan African coloured, this music has the colour of siena. It is a warm colour, originally from the muddy roots of the earth. Because this sound has roots that go deep, it was also natural to let root be a part of the bands name.

Five full length albums, one DVD and one 7” single have been released so far, each one marking the development and refinement of the bands diverse style. Through touring the music has developed in such a way, that jamming and improvising has become an essential element, always keeping you on the edge of your seat. A Siena Root concert is dramatic and exciting, visually, as well as emotionally. It's a dynamic rootrock experience.

Through the years, all these fine musicians have performed with the band, on stage or in the studio:

Anna Myrsten - Vocals
Anna Sandberg – Wind instruments
Anurag Choudhari - Bansuri
Chrissi Jost - Vocals
Cecilia Ringkvist - Vocals
Erik "Erkan" Lundin - Flute & Guitar
Erik Pettersson - Organ
Janet Jones Simmonds - Vocals
Jonas Myrenberg -Mandolin
Jonas "Joe Nash" Åhlen - Vocals
Krister "Lappen" Karlsson - Harmonica
Martin Budiskovschi - Monocord
Martin Linder - Guitar
Martin Stensson -Violin
Maxi Dread - Guitar & Vocals
Mikaela Samuelsson - Vocals
Oskar Lundström - Vocals & Organ
Sanya - Vocals
Sartez Faraj - Vocals & Guitar
Stian Grimstad - Sitar
Tia Marklund - Vocals & Guitar
Tängman - Hurdy Gurdy

Todays tune "The Summer Is Old" is taken from "Far From The Sun" album, released 2008



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Hasse Alfredson - Blommig Falukorv

Today is Midsummer, a feast that is celebrated in Sweden. Naturally I find myself in a not so easily walkable distance from home, more specifically, Gothenburg and celebrate Midsummer.

Midsummer may simply refer to the period of time centered upon the summer solstice, but more often refers to specific European celebrations that accompany the actual solstice, or that take place on a day between June 21 and June 24, and the preceding evening. The exact dates vary between different cultures.

Finding a song that fits internationally for this day is not easy, in Sweden played most drinking songs of all kinds.

A song is really not suitable for the older ones but a success for the younger ones are melodies created by Hans Alfredson.

Among the many lasting contributions Alfredson enriched Swedish cultural life with can be mentioned in particular his efforts as a child, wise writer (”Blommig sausage”, ”Styrman Karlssons äventyr med porslinspjäsen” ("mate Karlsson's adventures with porcelain piece”), etc.) Today's Tune is ”Blommig Falukorv" from the ”Blommig falukorv och andra bitar för barn" ("Flowery sausage and other pieces for children”) release 1965





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