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Anders Jormin: Poems For Orchestra
ByContrary to what one might expect when looking at the large cast of musicians involved, Poems for Orchestra is not at all a work of overblown proportions. There are plenty of arrangements here that confine themselves to simply, and elegantly, framing Lena Willenmark's crystal clear voice, often even reducing the orchestra to a core quartet joined by sparse ornamentation from the sidelines.
Most of the poems stem are by Sören Ulrik Thomsen and largely deal with nature in harmonious way. Others are written by Lena Willemark and Jormin himself. A calmness and sense of serenity characterises the proceedings.
While Jormin's compositions and swinging basslineswhich are foregrounded in Lars Nilsson's mixing and masteringundoubtedly lead the party, the bassist always shows consideration for the bigger picture. Vigorous solos by reed players Joakim Rolandson and Ove Ingermarsson and trumpeter Staffan Svensson are impressive. Jormin was right to give these players elbow room.
Poems for Orchestra is an intimate landscape that envelopes the listener and begs to be explored. It seems to pass by in a moment, but leaves a lasting memory.
Track Listing
Ogadh dett; En gång skall du; Dikten jag alltid drömt om att skriva; Synsk poet; Ödertorp; Krattskogslada; Hirajoshi; Not; Oktoberhavet; Utmarksäng; Kronohemman; Dröm; Måsekär; Frystation.
Personnel
Anders Jormin
bassLena Willemark
vocalsKarin Nakagawa
kotoStefan Wingefors
pianoGöran Kroon
drumsYasuhito Mori
bass, acousticAnders Jormin: composer, double bass; Lena Willemark: vocal, violin; Karin Nakagawa: Koto; Bohuslän Bigband: reeds, trumpets, flugelhorns, trombones; Stefan Wingefors: piano; Yasuhito Mori: bass; Göran Kroon: drums.
Album information
Title: Poems for Orchestra | Year Released: 2019 | Record Label: Losen Records