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Kladivo, konj & voda (Hammer, Horse & Water) appeared in Slovenia in late 70's as representative of at the
time strong acoustic popular music. Poetry of Dani Bedrac, guitarist, was the basic origin of their music act.
He not only wrote the lyrics which was at the time published in Slovenian literature magasines, he also composed
most of the music. Lyrics had a significant verse and rich symbolism. Their songs dealt with individual and society
in a postmodernistic way. When it comes to music, influence of English folk music is obvious but not
prevailing. The band was also taking from Slovenian music tradition interlacing it to elements of Pop and Rock.
Important part was taken by Damjana Golavsek who was the vocal solo singer of the band. Her colorful voice,
exact pitch and later perfectioning brought her to today's role of leading female music interpreter in Slovenia.
(from various sources)
| The band were: |
| Damjana Golavsek | vocal |
| Srecko Lavbic | clasic guitar, acoustic guitar,
mandoline |
| Dani Bedrac | acoustic guitar, vocal,
mandoline, percussion |
| Sine Videcnik | vocal, acoustic guitar |
| Augustin Penic | violin, flutes |
For a taste: listen to a song Na vasi (On the Country),
sung in Slovenain. It critisizes incompatibility of minor army officers,
living as heros of communism in a civil society;
available at RealAudio page.
Album KLADIVO, KONJ & VODA, Opus Magnum 1979 - 1983
was in 1998 published by VinilManija Records.
Design: Nadja Maraz, for page adapted by Marko Budisa.
Nadja Maraz also designed the symbol below.
B&W photos by Vlado Birsa.
