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Havard Volden: Small Lives

by Scott Gudell
November 5, 2025

Although the press release claims that Norwegian-born Håvard Volden “takes center stage" with his guitar, Small Lives is carefully constructed around the fusion of his experimental guitar work with synthesizers, bass, drums and more--many of which are performed by Volden himself. This is no surprise, as beyond his guitar prowess, he skillfully leverages the capabilities of a modern studio to craft intricate, improvisational soundscapes. Volden has cited guitarists such as Pat Metheny as key influences. He also draws ...