“12 Bilder” is the first release of this small Norwegian label. It contains a selection of music of the Norwegian musician Eirik Lie which he made for installations, theatre and videos.
Upon hearing this cd, you’ll enter a strong eclectic, rather dark-shaped world of textures that at first reminded me think of Eno and Erik Wollo, but there’s also a melodic side to it.
Lie plays his synths, samplers, piano and modified e-guitar in a distinct, carefully paced way, which leads to beautiful textures like in the second part of the first track.
There are more warm soundscapes in the second track, which reminded me of the music of Daniel Lemmens.
Other great tracks are “112 par Sko”, “Siden Tidenes Morgen” and the cinematic, dark-textured but closing track “Dystopia”, although the restless “Ravner” has its moments as well.
In all, this cd offers 67 minutes of music which have to be heard several times before you will be able to experience the pure essence of melancholy and beauty within. Add to this the overall soundquality, which deserves a thumbs up…..
Website: www.notam02.no/~eirikli/visuell.html
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