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"Väga ilusad" is the first album by Vägilased, dated back to 2004. Enjoy! Behind the name Vägilased stand a group of musicians who hold in deep reverence "regilaul" - a thousand year old Estonian music pattern - along with externally influenced folk music traditions of past centuries. They place strong emphasis on dance and games of lore, and entice the listener to enter and keep step with melodies, dance and games, which have survived the ravages of time. Friends from the world of jazz and rock share and contribute musical experiences which enable Vägilased to create and play something timeless allthewhile fresh, something old and new! Vägilaste nime taga seisavad noored moosekandid, kes peavad lugu tuhandete aastate vanustest eesti regilauludest ja möödunud sajanditel eesti rahva hulgas levinud viisidest. Nad panevad kõvasti rõhku tantsule ja mängule, vedades sind ajaproovile vastu pidanud sammudesse. Nende seltsiga on ühinenud sõbrad jazz- ja rock- ilmast, kellega nad oma kogemusi jagavad, luues ajatult värsket muusikat. Lühidalt öeldes - Vägilased teevad teile UUT JA VANA! Vägilased, 2004: Meelika Hainsoo - vocal, fiddle, bowed harp; Cätlin Jaago - Estonian bagpipe, flutes and whistles, Jew's harp, 2-row accordion; Krista Sildoja - fiddle; Jan Viileberg - guitars; Marek Rätsep - bass guitar; Tõnu Laikre - keyboards; Kristjan Priks - drums, percussions, idea and loud voice; and Andre Maaker - percussions; Päär Pärenson - toast (6); Aapo Ilves - throat singing (9).