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Anders Holst: Romantika
ByFrom start to finish the lyrics and music on Romantika come together for a mellow and easy sound. There's no scatting, no riffing and no holding of long notes. Holst sings like a man comfortable in his own skin. He does not try to fit into the jazz singer mold; he just sings his own song. Stand out tracks include "Tainted Shots," "Told You a Thousand Times," "Fight the Tide," and "A Lonelier Laughter."
Like on Five, Holst and the accompanying musicians work well together. While his lyrics suggest that he's acknowledged his shortcomings and is trying to find meaning in his actions for the benefit of regaining a lost love on "Tainted Shots," his singing is not desperate and the musicians play as though they sense his vulnerability. "Told You a Thousand Times" and "Fight the Tide" both have catchy, sing-songy melodies, while "A Lonelier Laughter" uses music to communicate the joy felt when reflecting on what's beautiful about love, even in the midst of it's loss.
In a time when musical references to love primarily address material possessions, Romantika brings the human element of love into the forefront. Maybe Holst would consider leading men on a journey from Mars to Venus?
Track Listing
1. Intro Kiuydz 2. Arco 3. Forskydninger 4. Uden Svar 5. Falls Rolls 6. Stokke Strum 7. Præludium - den Sidste Dråbe 8. Den Sidste Dråbe
Personnel
Anders Holst
guitarNiels Bjerg
guitarLars bech Pilgaard
guitarEmil Palme
guitarMika Forsling
guitarSamuel Hällkvist
guitarAlbum information
Title: Cirklen - Genklang | Year Released: 2023 | Record Label: Flydende Rum
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