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  • Albatrosh 'Night Owl'

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    Albatrosh 'Night Owl'

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    Albatrosh 'Night Owl'

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    Norwegian jazz is as vital as ever and one can but wonder where it all comes from. With ”Night Owl”, their second album for Rune Grammofon, pianist Eyolf Dale (29) and sax player André Roligheten (29) are already five albums into their career and showing a maturity in writing and playing that is betraying their age considerably.

    Their previous album, "Tree House" with Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, also showed that they can write for a large ensemble, this being a commissioned work from Molde International Jazz Festival in 2013.

    "Night Owl" was recorded at Fattoria Musica in rural Osnabrück, Germany, a studio that has hosted many famous musicians and is known for its top quality equipment and ambiance.

    The music can be described as contemporary jazz with threads to both American and European traditions - highly original, structured compositions paired with improvisation; playful and melodic, modern and accessible.
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  • Albatrosh 'Yonkers' - Cargo Records UK

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    Norwegian jazz is as vital as ever and one can but wonder where it all comes from. With Yonkers Eyolf Dale (26) and André Roligheten (26) are already three albums into their career and showing a maturity in writing and playing that is betraying their age considerably.

    The album was recorded during what the duo descibe as a magic late night session in the Oktaven Audio studio in Yonkers just outside New York City. The music is contemporary jazz with threads to both American and European traditions, structured compositions paired with improvisation; playful and melodic, modern and accessible. Eyolf and André met at school in the small town of Skien and have played together since the age of seventeen. The duo formally started in 2006, followed by rehearsals and concerts.

    They won the annual JazzIntro prize at Molde Int. Jazz Festival in 2008 and the best band category at the European Jazz Competition at the North Sea Jazz in 2009, with jury leader Maria Schneider commenting most original, great interplay and amazing improvisation, effective and colourful compositions. The same year also saw the release of their debut album Seagull Island followed by Mystery Orchestra with Grenager & Tafjord (2010), both receiving great reviews, the latter named best Norwegian jazz record of the year in national paper Dagsavisen.

    Grenager and Tafjord are both founder members of SPUNK, the all female impro quartet that has released six albums on Rune Grammofon. Eyolf Dale got his exams at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo in 2009 and received a master degree in improvisation at the same academy in the spring of 2011.

    He recently released a solo piano record and is also playing in Hayden Powell Trio and Kompen Quintet. André Roligheten got his exams at Jazzlinja at NTNU in Trondheim in 2009. Like Eyolf, he also has a master degree in improvisation from the Norwegian Academy of Music. Other bands and project include Team Hegdal and Trondheim Jazzorkester.

    Tracklisting:
    1. Albony & Ivory
    2. Fifths
    3. Major Little
    4. Coral Fox
    5. Linedance
    6. Central Park
    7. Pickup Truck
    8. Pannebrask

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  • Alog 'Duck Rabbit' - Cargo Records UK

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    Alog 'Duck Rabbit' CD

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    Alog's Follow-up to "Red Shift Swing", an album that received massive critical acclaim and showed a totally fresh approach to the art of sampling.

    "Duck-Rabbit" follows this course but is to a greater extent born from improvisations during and after concerts, something that has given the album a more extrovert and energetic feel.

    Tracklisting:

    1. Islands Of Memory
    2. Objects Began To Appear From The Future
    3. Violence And Magical Danger
    4. Fire's For Burning
    5. Duck-Rabbit
    6. Idea-Changing Liquid Alchemy
    7. Your Secret Flesh
    8. As Complicated And As Beautiful As Always
    9. Drunk Dj's

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  • Alog 'Miniatures' - Cargo Records UK

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    Alog 'Miniatures' CD

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    The third album from the duo described as setting new standards in contemporary music (The Milkfactory) and one of modern music's most interesting groups (BBC Online).

    Their debut Red Shift Swing was a breath of fresh air at the tail-end of last century, a mature and original release from two sonic explorers, already masters at seamlessly blending electronic and acoustic elements.

    Their sound has since been perfected through the follow-up Duck-Rabitt (RCD 2020) and concert activities before arriving with this, their best collection so far. Inventive and intriguing electronica with a human and organic nerve.

    Tracklisting:

    1. Severe Punishment And Lasting Bliss
    2. Steady Jogging Of The Heart
    3. St. Paul Sessions II
    4. The Youth Of Mysterious Conversations
    5. Leyden Jar
    6. Pesce Spada
    7. Buffalo Demon
    8. Change Position
    9. Building Instruments

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  • Alog 'Unemployed' - Cargo Records UK

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    Mainstays with Rune Grammofon since their debut Red Shift Swing in 1999, their new album Unemployed finds them on top of their game with what is arguably their finest effort so far.

    It was recorded in a wide range of spaces and places, from recordings of Haugan and Eide as street musicians in San Francisco while touring, to scavenging old collections of 78-records in the mining town of Bjørnevatn in the far north-eastern part of Norway.

    From on-the-spot recordings of Sigbjørn Apeland's legendary collection of vintage harmoniums in the St. Jakobs Church in Bergen, to high-end capture of the unique sounds of Alog's many custom built instruments in the studios of Notam in Oslo and BEK in Bergen.

    For a period of three years Alog collected material from all kind of sources, times and situations and made new songs that constantly pushed their creative freedom in unexpected directions.

    Playful, adventurous, mysterious and exploring, this is 76 minutes of experimental, yet accessible, music of the very finest sort and comes highly recommended.


    Tracklisting:
    1. Orgosolo I
    2. Orgosolo II
    3. The Weatherman
    4. Zebra
    5. Unemployed
    6. Arkipel
    7. Last Day At The Assembly Line
    8. The Mountaineer
    9. Baklandet
    10. Bømlo Brenn Om Natta
    11. Et Besøk
    12. Spanish Record No. 9
    13. Januar
    14. Apeland

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  • Anneli Drecker 'Revelation For Personal Use'

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    Anneli Drecker 'Revelation For Personal Use'

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    "Breathtakingly beautiful", "magical", "epic", "magnificent" and "instantly memorable" were among the words used in reviews of her much applauded comeback album "Rocks & Straws" from 2015, her first in 10 years. Brimming with memorable melodies, subtle arrangements, evocative lyrics, strong musicianship and a vital album production, it showed a mature and confident artist moving in a somewhat surprising direction, given her background in electronic music with Bel Canto, Röyksopp and her first solo efforts.

    It would be no mean feat to follow up the huge artistic success of "Rocks & Straws", but to our ears "Revelation For Personal Use" is an improvement on all accounts. It is also very much a follow-up, an ode to her native town and region, and again with all the songs being based on lyrics by local cult poet Arvid Hanssen and translated to English by artist and writer Roy-Frode Løvland.

    Anneli has written the album's eight lovely songs, plays piano and keyboards and has produced the album. It largely moves in the same musical landscape as the previous album, with the Arctic Philharmonic present on six tracks and string arranger Sindre Hotvedt, guitarist Eivind Aarset and drummer Rune Arnesen on board again. If anything, a couple of the tracks show a slightly sharper rock edge than its predecessor.

    Tracklisting:
    Side A
    1. Blue Evening
    2. Sun-wave
    3. Days
    4. On The Road

    Side B
    5. Raindrops
    6. Snow
    7. Waiting Time
    8. Revelation For Personal Use
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  • Anneli Drecker 'Rock & Straws'

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    Anneli Drecker 'Rock & Straws'

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    Anneli Drecker's ethereal voice first became known through the music of her band, Bel Canto, back in the late 80s. Only 17, Anneli left her Arctic hometown of Tromsø with band members Geir Jenssen (aka Biosphere) and Nils Johansen, for the pulsating indie scene in Bruxelles.

    Signed to the legendary Belgian label Crammed Discs, Bel Canto captured the zeitgeist of European electronic music. Their first two albums, "White Out Conditions" and "Birds Of Passage", were released internationally and won the Norwegian grammy award three times.

    With her characteristic singing style, often compared to other wonderful singers such as Lisa Gerrard and Liz Fraser, Anneli has collaborated with artists such as Hector Zazou, Jah Wobble, Gavin Friday, DJ Krush, Tim Simenon, Simon Raymonde of Cocteau Twins, Guy Sigsworth and Ketil Bjørnstad. She also joined a-ha on two world tours as their guest singer and has toured the world for more than 10 years singing with Røyksopp and co-writing a number of songs with them.

    "Rocks & Straws" is a homecoming album, an ode to her native town and region. The songs, all composed by Anneli, are based on lyrics by cult poet Arvid Hanssen and translated to English by artist and writer Roy-Frode Løvland.

    Hanssen's poems are strongly influenced by the mysterious and powerful nature of this arctic region, like the writings of Knut Hamsun, born only a few miles from Hanssen's birthplace. "Rocks & Straws" is also very much an acoustic record based on recording techniques from the 70s.

    The music is played live, with some of Norway's finest musicians: Guitarist Eivind Aarset, drummer Rune Arnesen, bassist Ole Vegard Skauge and The Arctic Philharmonic, Tromsø's acclaimed orchestra.

    Apart from singing Anneli plays the piano and organ, and has produced the record.

    Tracklisting:
    1. Alone
    2. Circulating Light
    3. Come Summer's Wind
    4. Green Leaves In The Snow
    5. Fisherman's Blues
    6. Ocean's Organ
    7. Rain
    8. Rock & Straws
    9. Seagull's melody
    10. Waiting For A Boat
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  • Arne Nordheim 'Electric' Vinyl 2xLP

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    Arne Nordheim 'Electric' Vinyl 2xLP

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    Among the most stunning and musical electronic works ever produced, these five compositions represent the complete electronic works of Norwegian composer Arne Nordheim (1931-2010).

    They have stood the test of time remarkably well and have been embraced by new generations of influencial musicians like Deathprod and Biosphere.

    This audiophile 2LP comes in an edition of only 500 copies in a beautiful gatefold sleeve with updated credits and liner notes.

    The sound has been mastered by Helge Sten specifically for this vinyl edition, sourced from the original analogue master tapes and painstakingly restored before being transfered to 24bit/96kHz for the best possible audio results.

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  • Arve Henriksen 'Chiaroscuro' - Cargo Records UK

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    Arve Henriksen 'Chiaroscuro'

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     "Chiaroscuro" was Arve's second solo album, it was hailed by critics everywhere and remains one of our most popular releases. Here are some quotes from back then:

    If music is measured solely on its spiritual impact, then Chiaroscuro is clearly a strong contender for album of the year. Allaboutjazz (US)

    A profound and singularly moving statement. BBC Online (UK)

    Certainly, this beautiful CD is the first recording to make me cry in a very long time.
    The Wire (UK)

    It's an extraordinary record now squatting my cd machine like a gentle dogkicker. Beautiful. Straight No Chaser (UK)

    One of the most telling and significant records in new Norwegian music in a long time. Dagsavisen (NO)

    I haven't heard music this beautiful in a long time. A complete, organic, focused expression from beginning to end. 6/6. VG (NO)

    Tracklisting:
    1. Opening Image
    2. Bird's-Eye-View
    3. Chiaro
    4. Holography
    5. Blue Silk
    6. Parallel Action
    7. Circled Take
    8. Scuro
    9. Time Lapse
    10. Ending Image

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  • Arve Henriksen 'Chron / Cosmic Creation' - Cargo Records UK

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    Chron first appeared as part of the magnificent "Solidification" box set, but has now been made available on its own due to popular demand.

    The double CD comes with "Cosmic Creation", another new album that in many ways can be considered "Chron"'s twin album.

    These are true solo albums with Arve playing all instruments, both recorded at home and in various locations, and both showing a part of Arve that is possibly most comparable to his work in Supersilent, the free form group he has been a part of since its formation in 1997.

    In regards to his solo albums, these two albums are probaby closest to "Strjon", showing the playful explorer manipulating recordings and instruments, mixing the acoustic and the electronic, composing and improvising, being creative and recording ideas the very minute they appear.


    Cosmic Creation: 
    Cosmic Creation 1'8

    Chron: 
    1. Proto-Earth
    2. Hadean
    3. Chron
    4. Solidification
    5. Zircon
    6. Plume Of Ash
    7. Magma Oscillator
    8. Archean
    9. First Life
    10. Plate Tectonic
    11. Chronozone

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  • Arve Henriksen 'Places Of Worship' - Cargo Records UK

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    Arve Henriksen 'Places Of Worship'

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    Vinyl edition is the first pressing of 500. Includes a CD.

    Worship can come in many forms, and can happen in many different kinds of place. Music can make its church anywhere. With Places Of Worship, Arve Henriksen moves into the front rank of world class musicians.

    The Norwegian trumpet player has made his mark over many years, not only as the horn player with the consistently challenging and long lived group Supersilent, but also as the purveyor of exquisite and distinctive solo work that stretches to four solo albums since 2001, which Rune Grammofon recently repackaged as a career-spanning box set, Solidification. 


    Deeply rooted in the sublime geology of his Norwegian homeland, Henriksen's music has developed into something beautifully at one with natural habitats and reflecting the hybrid, cosmopolitan environments of the twenty-first century. On Places Of Worship, he inhabits the space between these two worlds, in a series of tone poems and mood pieces located around religious buildings and ruins.

    These still, silent quarters and abandoned houses of the holy can be where we experience our deepest moments of reflection, silence and occasionally fear. Making the aura of these places audible, Henriksen's haunted horn and idiosyncratic treble vocals carry an air of treading on forbidden territory, stirring up the dust of forgotten spirits.

    As well as suggesting the creaking timbers and salty tang of North African ports ('Alhambra') and the whiff of Gallic scirocco ('Le Cimitière Marin'), it stirs fond memories of fellow musical souls, both alive and dead: the Miles Davis of Sketches Of Spain and Aura; the Fourth World exotica of Jon Hassell.

    Arve Henriksen played in various jazz ensembles in his youth before co-forming Supersilent in 1997. His trumpet, augmented with effects and electronics, has appeared with David Sylvian, Terje Rypdal, Nils Petter Molvær, Jon Balke, Terje Isungset and Iain Ballamy's Food.

    With Supersilent he recently collaborated with former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones.
     
    His own music, which has reached a new intensity on Places Of Worship, will leave you becalmed, bewildered, bewitched¦. And full of praise.


    Tracklisting:
    1. Adhan
    2. Saraswati
    3. Le Cimetière Marin
    4. The Sacristan
    5. Lament
    6. Portal
    7. Alhambra
    8. Bayon
    9. Abandoned Cathedral
    10. Shelter From The Storm

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  • Arve Henriksen 'Sakuteiki' - Cargo Records UK

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    The long awaited solo debut from one of Norway's most distinguished instrumentalists.

    15 unique moments of quiet contemplation inspired by his fascination for Japanese music and culture, all beautifully recorded and produced by fellow Supersilent member Helge Sten (Deathprod).


    Tracklisting:
    1. Sanmon ' Main Entrance
    2. Viewing Infinite Space
    3. Inside Tea-House
    4. Peaceful ' Close To Cherry Trees
    5. Procession Passing
    6. Evening Call
    7. Breathing
    8. Beauty Of Bamboos
    9. Tsukubai ' Washbasin
    10. Planting Trees Creating Beauty
    11. "Stones Should Never Be Placed Carelessly"
    12. White Gravel
    13. Shrine
    14. Paths Around The Pond
    15. Children In My Garden

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  • Arve Henriksen 'The Height Of The Reeds'

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    Arve Henriksen 'The Height Of The Reeds'

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    "The Height Of The Reeds" started as a commissioned work to the city of Hull, Great Britain's cultural capital 2017. Composed by Arve Henriksen, Eivind Aarset and Jan Bang, the work celebrates the longstanding seafaring relationship between Hull and Scandinavia.

    It was originally the musical companion to a sound walk that took place in April, May and June 2017. Those who took part could listen to the music on headphones while crossing the Humber Bridge.

    Initially intended for April only, the arrangement proved so popular it ended up with selling out three months, a total of 15.000 tickets. Whether it will be repeated in the future remains to be seen, but at least the evocative music can now be experienced on this release. Only minor adjustments have been done to justify the transition from sound walk to album.

    Other than Henriksen, Aarset and Bang, the work includes important contributions from Hull sound artist Jez Riley French, providing field recordings from the bridge itself: the river below, the noise of engines, the creaking of steel wires, wheels against asphalt and the song of the reeds in the wind.

    Opera North's choir and orchestra provides the necessary musical space for the soloists, and two actors and a child are reading from translated poems by Norwegian poet Nils Christian Moe-Repstad.

    This is a beautiful addition to Arve Henriksen's large and fast growing discography, and sits well with his very popular Jan Bang contributions "Chiaroscuro" (2004) and "Places Of Worship" (2013).

    Tracklisting:
    1. Come April
    2. Reefs And Roots
    3. The Swans Bend Their Necks Backward To See God
    4. Height Of The Reeds In The Wetlands
    5. Is There A Limit For The Internal?
    6. Nymphs And Eurasian Horses
    7. Waders
    8. The Wind In The Willows
    9. Pink Cherry Trees
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  • Arve Henriksen 'The Nature Of Connections'

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    Arve Henriksen 'The Nature Of Connections'

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    "The Nature Of Connections" almost entirely features pieces composed by Arve'™s collaborators.

    Recorded in the sparkling acoustic of Oslo'™s legendary Rainbow Studio by Jan Erik Kongshaug, it'™s an album with closer ties to Nordic folk and contemporary, minimalist chamber music than any of Arve'™s previous releases. At the same time it features some of the most melodic and seductive music he has recorded.

    The trumpeter had planned to make an album with a string quartet for many years but never quite found the right formula. Finally, a special commissioned tour brought him together with violinists Nils Økland and Gjermund Larsen, cellist Svante Henryson and double bassist Mats Eilertsen, all of whom now appear as the central planks in "The Nature Of Connections".

    Another welcome guest is drummer Audun Kleive, veteran of Norwegian jazz ensembles including Oslo 13, JøKleBa!, Generator X, Terje Rypdal and Jon Balke.

    Tracklisting:
    1. Blå Veg
    2. Hambopolskavalsen
    3. Budbringeren
    4. Seclusive Song
    5. Hymn
    6. Aceh
    7. Keen
    8. Arco Akropolis
    9. Salm
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  • Arve Henriksen 'Towards Language'

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    With 'Towards Language' trumpeter Arve Henriksen is back with his trusted long time musical partners Jan Bang and Erik Honoré. Arve first collaborated with the pair on the much loved and highly praised 'Chiaroscuro' (2004), Arve's second album, and later on 'Cartography' (ECM 2008) and 'Places Of Worship' (2013).

    Also an important part of the line-up is Eivind Aarset, the ECM associated guitarist extraordinaire. 'Towards Language' is Arve's ninth album (eight on Rune Grammofon and one on ECM) under his own name, in addition he has collaborated on records with artists like David Sylvian, Jon BalkeTrygve Seim and Trio Mediaeval, as well as a dozen albums as founder member of free noise trio Supersilent.

    Arve has never been short of praise when it comes to expressing the importance his collaborators and musicians have on the creative process. Asked to comment on his new album, and its title, here's what he has to say: 'To express something on your own can be quite challenging at times. I have for years been in creative collaborations with musicians and producers that have ecouraged and inspired me. With this help and inspiration to discover new sounds and music I have struggled and made my way to gradually be able to create some sort of language and a way of telling stories with my trumpet and singing.

    They have all coloured and gradually transformed me through different artistic timezones that I have passed through. All the information, concerts, discussions and impressions have had a significant impact on the process of gradually coming closer towards the core of communication through music. 


    With this recording, the good help and inspirational artistic contributions from Eivind Aarset and Jan Bang at the recording session in Oslo has led to these selected tracks. Music that has a connection to 'Places of Worship', but this time recorded 'live' in the studio in a chamber music like approach inspired by contemporary elements from composers like Toru Takemitsu and Manuel de Falla, to traditional organ music, and at the end of the album bringing in a traditional 'kven' (ancient Nordic song tradition) theme from the roots of my family from the North of Norway, sung by Anna Maria Friman of Trio Mediaeval.

    Tracklisting:
    1. Patient Zero
    2. Groundswell
    3. Towards Language
    4. Demarcation Line
    5. Transitory
    6. Hibernal
    7. Realign
    8. Vivification
    9. Paridae
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  • Astrid 'High Blues' - Cargo Records UK

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    French group Astrïd started life around founder members Cyril Secq and Yvan Ros back in 1997, first as a guitar/drums duo before the arrival of violinist Vanina Andreani the year after and clarinettist Guillaume Wickel in 2005.

    Since 2007 they have lived and worked between Nantes and Marseille. The music of Astrïd has roots in improvised music, ambient, 70's folk and jazz, classical and contemporary music from Ravel to Pärt.

    There's also a kinship to artist like Philip Glass, Brian Eno, Mark Hollis, No Neck Blues Band and the Rachels (who they have performed with) but first and foremost they have established an unique and personal chamber music seamlessly mixing instruments, structures and approaches from both rock and classical music.


    Tracklisting:
    1. High Blues
    2. Erik S.
    3. Suite
    4. James
    5. Bysimh

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  • Box 'Studio 1' - Cargo Records UK

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    Something of an international supergroup, the founding of this excellent ensemble is a touch of genius that remains something of a mystery.

    Hand-picked by writer and film-maker Philip Mullarkey to record and play live as part of the art/film project [box], the four musicians met for the first time in Atlantis Studio in Stockholm for two short days of recording without having planned, scored or prepared any music in advance.

    It quickly became apparent that this avant-garde juggernaut was heading in the right direction - the musical interplay making it hard to believe that these complex pieces were actually improvised on the spot - again, a testament to instant music making at the highest level.

    Raoul Björkenheim, guitar (Scorch Trio)
    Trevor Dunn, bass (Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, John Zorn)
    Ståle Storløkken, keyboards (Supersilent, Humcrush)
    Morgan oegren, drums (Mats / Morgan, Zappa's Universe)

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  • Bushman’s Revenge 'Thou Shalt Boogie!' - Cargo Records UK

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    In South Africa, there's a range of hot sauces with names like Bushman's Fire', Bushman's Hot As Hell' - ¦ and the most mouth-searing of all: Bushman's Revenge'.

    Three Norwegian musicians had a few memorable encounters'with the sauces on a trip to South Africa some years back, and later when they suddenly realised: have gig in a couple of days, need name now', they chose the name of the spiciest of the lot. I guess you can say that the Revenge made a lasting impression,'says the group's guitarist, Even Helte Hermansen. And the Norwegian Bushman's Revenge recipe offers quite a mouthful in its own right.

    Formed in 2003, the Oslo based trio are upfront about their love for the progressive rock of Cream and Jimi Hendrix, the galactic jazz of Sun Ra, Ornette Coleman, Sonny Sharrock and Alice Coltrane, plus the raw power of Black Sabbath and The Pixies.

    Thou Shalt Boogie! is their sixth album for Rune Grammofon, a relationship that began with 2009's You Lost Me At Hello. Its velvety, warm sound was captured at Athletic Sound in Halden, Norway, close to the Swedish border - a legendary tape-only studio with a 30-year history. Although there are three rooms separated by glass, they kept all the doors open so essentially what you are hearing is everybody in one big room', says Even.

    Superbly paced, and poised in the indefinable zone between composing and improvisation, Thou Shalt Boogie! achieves a fine balance between brute heaviosity and meditative bliss. Even Hermansen brought various ideas for chord sequences and melodies into the studio, but the group collectively make them their own, adopting an everybody solos, nobody solos'approach.

    One of the two long set pieces on the record is the 17 minute Baklengs Inn i Fuglekassa', which includes the shimmering drone of an Indian sruti box halfway through - an innovative touch that transports the track to an unearthly plane.

    The working title of Thou Shalt Boogie!, Hermansen reveals, was Yoga. The idea was to do a more meditative record than we previously have,'he admits. The drone is a small tip of the hat to Alice Coltrane. Her Journey In Satchidananda is one of my favourite records of all time. I wanted to have some kind of tribute to her on there.'

    Although Bushman's Revenge is essentially a trio (with Rune Nergaard, bass, and Gard Nilssen, drums), they were joined on this date by keyboardist David Wallumrød, whose Hammond organ tones provide silky washes of background colour.

    The band included him on a tour in early 2013 and he stuck around. The band has never been tighter and we're having more fun than ever,'says Even. The point is to keep moving - forwards, backwards, sideways, up or down, it really doesn't matter as long as you're in motion.'Personnel Even Helte Hermansen - guitar, Rune Nergaard - bass, Gard Nilssen - drums, vibraphone, David Wallumrød - Hammond organ, clavinet, Prophet 5.

    Tracklisting:
    Side A:

    1. I Am An Astronaut
    2. Baklengs Inn i Fuglekassa

    Side B:
    3. Waltz Me Baby
    4. Waltz Me All Night Long
    5. Kugeln Und Kraut
    6. Hurra For Mamma
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