{"product_id":"trond-kallevag_fengselsfugl_2021","title":"Fengselsfugl","description":"Fengselsfugl (literally \"prison bird,\" a nickname given to prisoners) by Trond Kallevåg could be a soundtrack, perhaps for a film about prisoners directed by Wim Wenders. After years of working with inmates at Oslo prison, the repertoire of old Norwegian prison ballads becomes a source of inspiration for the young Norwegian guitarist and composer Trond Kallevåg. The picking of American folk, like that of the eccentric composer and musician Kenneth Sivertsen from his hometown, blues, experimental lyrical soundscapes, and field recordings combined with non-traditional instruments such as musical glasses and saws are some of the ingredients that add to Trond's melodic and cinematic compositions. One could call it \"cinematic nordicana.\" There are also electroacoustic musical directions inspired by Arne Nordheim and Helge Sten. Fengselsfugl is a continuation of his first CD released on Hubro Bedehus \u0026 Hawaii in 2019, a notable and award-winning album in the media. This project was inspired by his deeply religious grandparents and the somewhat strange music from their prayer house, which, according to Trond, had the sound of Hawaiian guitar music or the slack key of Joseph Spence and Ray Kane. Bedehus \u0026 Hawaii was selected among the top 15 jazz albums of 2019 by Bandcamp: \"Kallevåg has created one of the most beautiful recordings released in 2019!\" ... \"Trond Kallevåg's contemplative music is a deep dive into a universe of serenity where melodic improvisations merge into indistinguishable forms and take on the logic of dreams.\" \"Bedehus \u0026 Hawaii\" now places Trond Kallevåg in his rightful place, in the lineage of guitarists Ry Cooder and Bill Frisell.\" - Jazzaroundmag. As with the previous record, Trond composed the music and then mixed the album, which is also a significant part of his creative work. The recording was done at Studio Intim, owned by Norwegian guitarist and Hubro colleague Geir Sundstøl. Kallevåg greatly appreciates his sublime steel guitar playing, which perfectly aligns with his penchant for atmospheric film music and \"broadside\" ballads. The lyricism of keyboardist David Wallumrød, an important figure in the Scandinavian scene, is also noteworthy.","brand":"Trond Kallevag","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58331363049816,"sku":null,"price":23952039.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0360\/files\/7033662026432.jpg?v=1788043233","url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en-us\/products\/trond-kallevag_fengselsfugl_2021","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}