Archimedes Badkar

Label: MNW
Country: Sweden
Released: 1977
Format: Vinyl,LP,Album

Exploring "Tre" by Archimedes Badkar

"Tre," also known as "Archimedes Badkar III," is the third studio album by the Swedish collective Archimedes Badkar. Released in 1977 under the MNW label, the album is a notable representation of the fusion between various musical traditions. The record is pressed on vinyl and categorized under genres such as folk, rock, prog rock, and experimental music.

Collaborative Efforts

The lineup for "Tre" includes a diverse group of musicians. Per Tjernberg leads with piano, santoor, harmonium, marimba, and various percussion instruments. He is also credited as the producer and composer. Christer Bothén brings his expertise on tenor saxophone and bass clarinet. He is known for his collaborations with Don Cherry, a significant figure in avant-garde jazz. Bengt "Beche" Berger contributes drums and percussion instruments, including the ghatam and talking drum, further enriching the album's rhythmic complexity.

Other musicians such as Jörgen Adolfsson and Tommy Adolfsson add layers with a variety of woodwinds, strings, and brass instruments. Peter Ragnarsson enhances the sound with traditional Indian instruments like the sarod and tabla. This collective effort results in a rich tapestry of sound that explores multiple musical traditions.

Musical Themes

"Tre" spans eleven tracks that delve into various styles and cultural influences. The album opens with the funky afro-jazz track "Badidoom," setting a lively tone. The meditative "Bhajan," composed by the 16th-century saint Swami Haridas, showcases Indian classical music elements. The suite "Pharaoh-El Legend-Marrakech" reflects North African influences, while "Tumpianomusik" features a kalimba duet that highlights intricate rhythms.

The album's finale, "Nomader," is a ten-minute exploration of polyrhythmic structures, bringing together the diverse influences that permeate the record. Each track contributes to the overall journey of the album, which reflects the musicians' commitment to blending different musical heritages.

Recording Details

The recording of "Tre" took place in June 1977 at MNW Studio in Waxholm, Sweden. Tommy Berkert served as the sound engineer, ensuring the intricate details of each performance were captured effectively. This attention to detail is evident in the album's production, which allows the diverse instrumental textures to shine through.

Archimedes Badkar's "Tre" was released in 1977 under catalog MNW 78P.

Tracklist

A1	Badidoom Alto Saxophone – Jörgen AdolfssonComposed By – Christer BothénDrums – Bengt BergerElectric Bass – Christer BjernelindPercussion – Peter RagnarssonPercussion – Pysen ErikssonPiccolo Trumpet – Tommy AdolfssonTenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Piano – Christer BothénTimbales, Temple Block, Cabasa, Percussion, Accordion – Per Tjernberg
A2	Världens Liv Balafon [Afrikansk Xylofon], Percussion [Vänster-rassel] – Christer BothénComposed By – Badkaret*Panpipes, Tambourine, Cowbell, Flute [Träflöjt] – Christer BjernelindPercussion [Rostfria Bunkar], Wood Block – Bengt BergerSuona [Kinesisk Oboe], Gong [Liten Gong], Cymbal, Horn [Horn, Tutor], Cymbal [Ice-Bell], Shekere [Axatse], Acoustic Guitar – Jörgen AdolfssonSuona [Kinesisk Oboe], Ocarina [Lergök], Crotales, Caxixi – Per TjernbergWind [Roterande Vattenslang Med Trumpetmunstycke] – Tommy Adolfsson
A3	Akombah Agogô – Christer BjernelindBongos, Shekere [Axatse] – Bengt BergerComposed By – Badkaret*Congas – Pysen ErikssonCuica, Cowbell [Dubbel-koskälla Från Ghana], Claves – Per TjernbergShekere [Axatse] – Peter RagnarssonTom Tom [Pukor] – Tommy AdolfssonTriangle, Bongos – Jörgen Adolfsson
A4	Bhajan Arranged By – Badkaret*Composed By – Swami HaridasElectric Bass – Christer BjernelindFinger Cymbals – Pysen ErikssonSantoor, Harmonium, Swarmandel [Surmandal] – Per TjernbergSarod, Tabla – Peter RagnarssonViolin – Jörgen Adolfsson
A5	Slum Composed By – Per TjernbergCongas, Bells [Bjällror, Klockor] – Pysen ErikssonContrabass – Christer BjernelindDrums – Bengt BergerPiano – Per TjernbergRecorder [Blockflöjt] – Jörgen AdolfssonTenor Saxophone – Christer Bothén
B1	Tumpianomusik Composed By – Jörgen AdolfssonComposed By – Per TjernbergKalimba, Thumb Piano [Tumpiano Från Mozambique] – Per TjernbergMarimbula [Marimbuela] – Jörgen Adolfsson
B2	Svit: Pharoah - El Legend - Marrakech Composed By – Per TjernbergComposed By ["El Legend" Inspired By And Basic Idea] – Ingvar KarkoffElectric Bass – Christer BjernelindGhatam, Drums – Bengt BergerMandola [Okto-Mandola] – Jörgen AdolfssonPiano, Percussion – Per TjernbergTabla, Cowbell – Peter RagnarssonTenor Saxophone – Christer BothénTrumpet – Tommy Adolfsson
B3	Desert Band Berimbau – Per TjernbergClarinet – Jörgen AdolfssonComposed By – J. AdolfssonComposed By – P. TjernbergComposed By – P. Ragnarsson*Tabla – Peter Ragnarsson
B4	Tzivaeri Arranged By – BadkaretBouzouki [Bozouki] – Christer BjernelindClarinet, Flute [Indisk Träflöjt] – Jörgen AdolfssonComposed By – Trad. Grekisk MelodiElectric Bass – Peter RagnarssonSantoor, Accordion, Piano – Per TjernbergTrumpet – Tommy Adolfsson
B5.a	Signal Composed By – Per TjernbergConch [Snäcka] – Per Tjernberg
B5.b	Nomader Clarinet, Vibraphone – Jörgen AdolfssonComposed By – Per TjernbergElectric Bass, Slide Guitar [Flaskhals-gitarr] – Christer BjernelindGoblet Drum [Darbouka] – Tommy AdolfssonMarimba, Piano, Shekere [Axatse], Tam-tam, Gong, Vocals – Per TjernbergTalking Drum [Donno], Bass Drum, Cymbal – Bengt BergerTenor Saxophone, Vocals – Christer Bothén