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由挪威當前最火紅鋼琴手Morten Qvenild領導的In the country,最新全創作專輯呈現充滿可呼吸的音樂空間,讓人想起爵士鋼琴手Paul Bley的音樂,但在典型爵士的和聲語法之外也有著冷酷卻優雅的北歐民謠性格。透過音色與層次營造氛圍正是In the Country的強項,基本的配器每次聽卻能出現更引人入勝的趣味與細節,尤其是鼓手Pål Hausken的敲擊,完全不以節奏律動為主,反而像是揮灑水墨般輕輕妝點著音樂的質感,緩慢拉扯出張力。不得不提的是,Tom Waits長期合作的吉他手Marc Ribot跨刀演奏兩首作品,算是專輯情緒上的高潮。
We are absolutely thrilled with this album, a true original in the genre of the piano trio. The ensemble playing of this young group is excellent and have improved a lot since their much acclaimed debut from last year (RCD 2045). The 11 brand new tunes from pianist Morten Qvenild are bound to establish him as a writer with a strong and personal signature. We find elements from pop, rock, country, folk, blues and classical music, all very rich in melody and detail, new layers are revelead with each listen. None other than Marc Ribot is guesting on two tracks, Swedish singer Stefan Sundtröm helps out on one track and Morten himself sings the beautiful track that ends the album. The album was recorded at the legendary Atlantis Studio in Stockholm, home of the first classic Abba recordings.
Released: 06.11.06
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