Heres some more info in The Family Elan:
The family elan began on horseback some time in the distant past. A young Tatar boy - seeking refuge from the windswept plains - came across a huge swathe of primeval forest. Mimicking the sound of the wind rushing through the trees he discovered that he was a pretty decent whistler, and soon attracted the attention of a number of birds... but this wasn't quite enough. He jumped off his horse at the next convenient stop and proceeded to fashion a crude lute out of a fallen tree. Here were spent many years in solitary pleasure, living frugally from the land, and enjoying the bounties which the forest provided. He wrote countless songs and improvised to his heart's content. Growing old however he resolved to find a woman to love him and bear his children, thus ensuring that the music continued after his passing. Due to the cycle of life and death the family is currently under the guardianship of KrzyszHladowski, who aims to archive the bulk of material, whilst struggling to transmit the spirit of his forebears. He receives valuable assistance from Hanna Tuulikki and Patrick Farmer. The debut album "The Stare of Dawn" is out now on Locust Music, a brand new album is awaiting release.
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