Lars Fredrick Froislie - Gamle Mester (CD)
From Our Friends at Karisma Records
On his second solo album, Gamle Mester (Old Master), Lars Fredrik Frøislie pays homage to the greats of the past. Drawing inspiration not only from the pioneers of progressive rock, but also from art, literature, and mythology, the album reflects on timeless acts of creativity that still resonate today. The title is derived from the ancient oak tree "Den GamleMester," found at Krødsherad Prestegård, which also inspired a poem of the same name by Jørgen Moe. This symbolic tree serves as a unifying theme throughout the album, representing wisdom, endurance, and the passage of time.
From the opening track Demring (Dawn) to the closing Skumring (Dusk), the album embarks on a dynamic journey filled with masterful instrumentation and some of Frøislie’s most compelling songwriting to date. The album reaches its crescendo with De tre gratier (The Three Graces), named after the daughters of Zeus. Spanning 12 minutes, this opus encapsulates everything that makes Gamle Mester a triumph. Shifting between light and dark, the track is a treasure trove of rich keyboard textures, soaring flute melodies, dynamic percussion, and the virtuosic bass work of Nikolai Hængsle. With Gamle Mester, Lars Fredrik Frøislie delivers an album steeped in history, mythology, and musical brilliance. A must-have for progressive rock enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Check it out:
https://youtu.be/foWuAo4B8R0?list=OLAK5uy_nw0D7aTK2Ky_3gsTfCqAEE9bz66dFQ04s
https://youtu.be/s2D3jBBoDwE?list=OLAK5uy_nw0D7aTK2Ky_3gsTfCqAEE9bz66dFQ04s
https://youtu.be/Vir1dwhYqu8?list=OLAK5uy_nw0D7aTK2Ky_3gsTfCqAEE9bz66dFQ04s
Tracks:
- 1. Demring (Dawn)
- 2. Jakten Pa Det Kalydonske Villsvin (The Hunt For The Calydonian Boar)
- 3. Gamle Mester (Old Master)
- 4. Medusas Flate (The Raft Of The Medusa)
- 5. De Tre Gratier (The Three Graces)
- 6. Skumring (Dusk)
Format: CD
Artist: Lars Fredrik Froislie
Release Date: May 5, 2025