Jordsjo - Pastoralia (CD)
From Our Friends at Karisma Records
Following in the tradition of some of the best Nordic rock from the last century, Jordsjø manages to meld progressive rock with fantastic melodies and a folkish twist. Spanning a musical journey from minimalist mellotron passages to full on rock tempest, Pastoralia is a must for any fan of Scandinavian prog, but also a gem to be discovered by the novice.
Jordsjø is a duo from Oslo, Norway inspired by Olivier Messiaen, (German) Popol Vuh and Anthony Braxton, via Scandinavian folklore and jazz to early British prog. Pastoralia is their third studio album, which sees the band travelling further into jazzy, progressive musical landscapes. It was recorded and produced in its entirety by Jordsjø between March and November 2020, in the basement of Bjørnerud Farm in Våler, Østfold. Thematically, the album is based on dreams, a longing for freedom and the fictional place Pastoralia – where every day is like tropical nights in Northern Norway, where the forest people dance around campfires.
The band consists of multi-instrumentalist Håkon Oftung (Tusmørke, Black Magic) and drummer Kristian Frøland, with guest appearanced by Ola Mile Bruland (Actionfredag), Håkon Knutzen, Vilde Mortensen Storesund, Mats Lemjan, Christian Meaas Svendsen and Åsa Ree (MEER, Tusmørke, Wobbler)
Have a listen:
https://youtu.be/Ku_hKB5atdM?list=RDKu_hKB5atdM
https://youtu.be/O0IAz_LiHNI?list=RDO0IAz_LiHNI
https://youtu.be/Cv-rMw6YNv0?list=OLAK5uy_nH4--e7uYELtFKM4ifGxDOxsvrdVPgWPc
Tracks:
- 1. Prolog
- 2. Skumring i Karasuando
- 3. Mellom Mjodurt, Marisko Og Sostermarihand
- 4. Pastoralia
- 5. Fuglehviskeren
- 6. Beitemark
- 7. Vettedans
- 8. Jord III
Format: CD
Artist: Jordsjo
Release Date: 2021