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Jo David Meyer Lysne & Mats Eilertsen: Meander
ByThe opening track "Intro" gives notice that this will not be a standard acoustic date. A collective composition, it is very atmospheric, almost an electronic study. "Sluten" (the first of the Meyer Lysne compositions) begins with his unmodified acoustic guitar, a contrast that establishes the range of the album. The title tune is also guitar oriented, with a folkish, Americana tone.
"Åpning" employs 12-string guitar with cathedral reverb; Eilertsen plays high harmonics (as he does many times during the album), subverting the bass role into high lead voice instead of low accompaniment. "Svømmer Over" is a waltz, and a straightforward, lyrical acoustic duet. "Duolian" is another beautiful Meyer Lysne piece, which gives Eilertsen space for an extended bass solo. During "Meso" he switches between conventional accompaniment and high atmospherics. Closer "Uro" is an atmospheric electronic bookend to the opening track.
Meander could be described as a series of miniatures. Only one track exceeds the four minute mark, and the entire album is only 30 minutes long. But it is a rich, full listening experience. It has a gem-like focus that belies its title.
Track Listing
Intro; Sluten; Meander; Steinkast; Åpning; Pil; Svømmer Over; Duolian; Digg Dyne; Meso; Uro.
Personnel
Jo David Meyer Lysne
guitar, acousticJo David Meyer Lysne: acoustic guitars, 12-string acoustic guitar, effects; Mats Eilertsen: bass, effects.
Album information
Title: Meander | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: Ora Fonogram
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About Jo David Meyer Lysne
Instrument: Guitar, acoustic
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