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Die Kathreiner Musikanten
80s and 90s
Manfred Ranak, the leader of "Die Kathreiner", continues the tradition and has brought new members to the group. We love both the old and new formations.
Album
Bombenschwung für Alt und Jung (1983)
Swing Explosion for Young and Old
The title is exactly what you get from this ensemble.The polkas and waltzes include that "Kathreiner Swing" making your foot tap uncontrollably.
All but two of the titles on this album were written by Manfred Wiener who defined the "Kathreiner Musikanten Sound" of the 80s and 90s.
Song
Frühlingszeit - Springtime - Manfred Wiener Music and Lyrics
You'll quickly get this four bar theme in your head with the lyrics "Spring is coming soon winters gotta go." The response is "He can't stay he's gotta go." The composer, Manfred Wiener, carries the melody both with his voice and bass driving the polka swing in the C section of the tune. Listen for Peter Schellnegger's tight bridge to the C section.
Die Kathreiner Musikanten
80s and 90s
Manfred Ranak, the leader of "Die Kathreiner", continues the tradition and has brought new members to the group. We love both the old and new formations.
Album
Bombenschwung für Alt und Jung (1983)
Swing Explosion for Young and Old
The title is exactly what you get from this ensemble.The polkas and waltzes include that "Kathreiner Swing" making your foot tap uncontrollably.
All but two of the titles on this album were written by Manfred Wiener who defined the "Kathreiner Musikanten Sound" of the 80s and 90s.
Song
Frühlingszeit - Springtime - Manfred Wiener Music and Lyrics
You'll quickly get this four bar theme in your head with the lyrics "Spring is coming soon winters gotta go." The response is "He can't stay he's gotta go." The composer, Manfred Wiener, carries the melody both with his voice and bass driving the polka swing in the C section of the tune. Listen for Peter Schellnegger's tight bridge to the C section.
