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Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
Physical CD "TOPOĽANA" together with inserted postcards of 6 fine art pieces.
*** Mária's father and a painter Pavol Rehák contributed album artwork and six paintings that complement each track, augmenting the album's emotional depth. This personal collaboration with her father adds an intimate and profound layer to the project. Physical copies of the album include lyric-adorned painting cards, inviting listeners to engage with the music on multiple levels and forging a truly immersive experience.
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Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Limited edition coloured & signed vinyl
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T-Shirt/Shirt
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Poster/Print
1 x fine art print of chosen painting - limited edition, signed by the artist
- Technique: Digital print
- Print run: 30 copies per piece
- 6 paintings to choose from
- Dimensions: 30 × 40 cm
ČERVENÉ JABĹČKO
Červené jabĺčko v oblôčku mám
Červené jabĺčko v oblôčku mám
Koho rada vidím, koho rada vidím
Tomu ho dám, tomu ho dám
RED APPLE
I have a red apple in my window
I have a red apple in my window
I will give it to the boy, I will give it to the boy
The boy I’m fond of, the boy I’m fond of
ČERVENÉ JABĹČKO
Červené jabĺčko v oblôčku mám
Červené jabĺčko v oblôčku mám
Koho rada vidím, koho rada vidím
Tomu ho dám, tomu ho dám
RED APPLE
I have a red apple in my window
I have a red apple in my window
I will give it to the boy, I will give it to the boy
The boy I’m fond of, the boy I’m fond of
DOBRÚ NOC, MÁ MILÁ
Dobrú noc, má milá, dobrú noc
Nech ti je sám pán Boh na pomoc
Dobrú noc, dobre spi
Nech sa ti snívajú sladké sny
GOODNIGHT, MY LOVE
Goodnight, my love, goodnight
May the Lord be by your side
Goodnight, sleep well
Sweet dreams
DOBRÚ NOC, MÁ MILÁ
Dobrú noc, má milá, dobrú noc
Nech ti je sám pán Boh na pomoc
Dobrú noc, dobre spi
Nech sa ti snívajú sladké sny
GOODNIGHT, MY LOVE
Goodnight, my love, goodnight
May the Lord be by your side
Goodnight, sleep well
Sweet dreams
DOČKAJ MA ŠUHAJKO
Dočkaj ma šuhajko, v dolince zelenej
Kým si naobieram maliniek po jednej
Po jednej zelenej, po jednej červenej
Dočkaj ma šuhajko, v dolince zelenej
WAIT FOR ME IN THE VALLEY GREEN
Wait for me, my darling, in the valley green
While I pluck some berries, one by one
One by one, one green, one red
Wait for me, my darling, in the valley green
PREČO SA TÍ LUDIA
Prečo sa tí ludia o mna tak starajú?
Prečo mi Bože môj pokoja nedajú?
Prečo sa tí ludia o mna nestarali
Ked ma má mamička mladú odemreli?
Malú, malučičkú, tri roky mladučkú
Ked som si nemohua učesat huavičku
WHY, OH WHY
Why do those people pry so much?
Why, oh Lord, won’t they leave me alone?
Why did those people not care for me
When my beloved mother passed and I was so young?
So little, so precious, just three years young
When I could not even comb my own hair
ZBOHOM OSTÁVAJTE
Zbohom ostávajte, hej, mamičkine prahy
Čo vás prekráčali moje biele nohy
Čo vás prekráčali moje biele nohy
Zbohom ostávajte, hej, mamičkine kľučky
Čo vás otvárali moje biele rúčky
Čo vás otvárali moje biele rúčky
Nikoho mi nežaľ, hej, len mojej matere
Ktože jej na starosť košieľku operie?
Ktože jej na starosť košieľku operie?
S Vami sa otec môj, hej, s vami rozlučujem
Za vašu láskavosť, pekne Vám ďakujem
Za vašu láskavosť, pekne Vám ďakujem
FAREWELL
Farewell, threshold of my mother’s house
Stepped over by my pale feet for so long
Stepped over by my pale feet for so long
Farewell, doors of my mother’s house
Opened by my pale hands for so long
Opened by my pale hands for so long
No grief in my heart, except for my poor mother
Who will wash her shirts when she grows old?
Who will wash her shirts when she grows old?
To you, my father, farewell
For all your kindness accept my heartfelt thanks
For all your kindness accept my heartfelt thanks
Slovak-born flautist, singer and composer Mária Reháková, along with her London-based sextet, are releasing their debut album "TOPOĽANA". This album blends folk and jazz influences, offering a personal exploration of Mária's cross-cultural journey, merging two countries, two music genres, and two ways of life into a single work or art.
credits
released October 20, 2023
Mária Reháková – flutes, vocals
Sam Knight – tenor saxophone, backing vocals
Gustavo Clayton Marucci – clarinets
Eddie Lee – piano
Peter Korman – double bass
Floyer Sydenham – drums, percussion (7)
Original music (7, 8, 10) and Slovak folk song arrangements (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9) by Mária Reháková
Backing vocals arrangements (6, 7, 9) by Sam Knight
String quartet arrangements (4, 6) by Charlie Bates
Produced by Mária Reháková and Sam Knight
Recorded by Ignacy Gruszecki at Monochrom Studio
Mixed by James Knight
Mastered by Denis Blackham
Album artwork & paintings by Pavol Rehák
Photography by Gustavo Pizano
Graphic design – Miriam Vyšňovská
Translations – Martina Miššíková
Folk/jazz/fusion flautist, singer and composer Mária Reháková was raised amidst the rich tapestry of Slovak folklore and
classical music, then ventured to London to study jazz, creating an intriguing juxtaposition of the two musical worlds, uniting jazz techniques with the melodic roots of Slovak folk music. Her debut album TOPOĽANA is out in October 2023....more
