Hvítur Hestur
by Sverre Knut Johansen
© Copyright - Sverre Knut Johansen / Hvítur Hestur (887516974007)
Ambient soundscapes with melancholic melodies.
Genre: Electronic: Nujazz
Release Date: 2013
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The music reflect (providing a mirror of ) the dark and naken lava landscapes of island. Seven photos formed the
basis for the atmospheres, taken by the Norwegian photographe Ketil Born.
Musicians:
Hildegunn Johansen accordion on Hvítur Hestur
Eivind Aarset guitars and electronics
Tonje Hovde voices
Gard Nilssen drums and percussion
Stian Omenås trumpet
Anders Kristiansen tamburin on Geysir and congas on Reynisdrangar
Bjørn Frode Skogly piano on Askja, Reynisdrangar and Eldhraun
Ståle Storløkken synthesizers on Ísland, Geysir and Askja
Jon Rune Strøm kontrabass on Reynisdrangar
Ingunn Fjellang Sæther basson on Eldhraun
Børge Petersen-Øverleir guitars on Reynisdrangar
Sverre Knut Johansen bassguitar, bassynth, synthpad (Super JX-10), TR-808 drum machine, wood-chimes and programming.