On Langeleik, two pioneers of alternative pedal steel meet across oceans, time, and temperaments. Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Geir Sundstøl and London-based pedal-steel player Joe Harvey-Whyte merge the instrument’s ghostly resonance with field recordings, ambient drones and vintage synths to create a sound that feels as fluid and alive as the rivers that inspired it.
23
Sep
[ September the 30th, 2022 release on Hubro Records: Geir Sundstøl -The Studio Intim Sessions, Vol. 1 ]
release date: 30.09.2022 on Hubro Records
Geir Sundstøl has made a name for himself as an innovative session musician on hundreds of Norwegian and international albums. 2015 saw the release of Furulund, the first self-composed long player from this Master of Strings. Langen Ro, Norwegian Grammy winner Brødløs and St.
05
Oct
[ October the 8th, 2021 release via HUBRO: Geir Sundstøl – St. Hanshaugen Steel ]
release date: 08.10.2021
GEIR SUNDSTØL augments his soundworld with vintage electronics and new collaborators.
Arve Henriksen and Sølvguttene boys choir join the Yamaha CS-20, Optigon, Logan String Melody, and regular compadres David Wallumrød (Minimoog / Prophet 5 / Arp Pro Soloist / Hohner Clavinet / Juno 6), Mats Eilertsen (acoustic bass/organ), Jo Berger Myhre (bass) and Erland Dahlen (drums / Schulmerich handbells / water phone / electric insects…)
20
Sep
[ September the 24th,2021 release on JazzLand: The Eivind Aarset 4-Tet : PHANTASMAGORIA ]
release date: 24.09.2021 on JazzLand Recordings
“Phantasmagoria, or A Different Kind of Journey“, the new album by the The Eivind Aarset 4-Tet, is set for release on Jazzland Recordings on 2LP / CD / DL.
Featuring Eivind Aarset, Wetle Holt, Erland Dahlen and Audun Erlien the album is augmented by Jan Bang, John Derek Bishop (aka Tortusa) and Arve Henriksen.
20
Mar
[ March the 26th, 2021 release via Jazzland – Tortusa – BRE ]
release date: 26.03.2021 via Jazzland
sonic tapestries blending field recordings with acoustic and electric instruments, often warped into strange new shapes ★★★★ MOJO
a seductive ambient heat haze of rarefied beauty. PROG
a beautifully and slowly evolving album that takes us on a transcendental journey that feels simultaneously unfamiliar, benign and inviting…. Tortusa’s finest and most distinctive work to date
8/10, FUTURE MUSIC
The album has taken three years to create, and features contributions from some of Norway’s finest musicians, including three of his idols: Arve Henriksen, Eivind Aarset and Erland Dahlen. “Bre” is composed of ambient experimental music heavily inspired by nature, and takes the listener on an emotional journey. Tortusa paints with sounds, and the music inspires inner visualisation of the story he tells through his weaving and blending of abstract sonic material.
05
Oct
[ October 2018 release from HUBRO – Geir Sundstøl – Brødløs ]
release: 5.10.18
Ambient goes country and David Bowie and Brian Eno share a tune with John Coltrane in slide guitar maestro Geir Sundstol’s astonishing cinematic travelogue. This How this new recording from HUBRO can be briefly described. To learn more about it, continue reading below: