Bathymetric Modes, by Ivar Grydeland

Bathymetric Modes

by Ivar Grydeland

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1.	Roll Back 00:34	buy track
2.	Roll 07:48	buy track
3.	Bounce Back 02:58	buy track
4.	Ping Back 05:40	buy track
5.	Bounce 09:12	buy track
6.	Ping 04:49	buy track

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Bathymetry = underwater topography. A bathymetric chart provides information on the condition of ocean or lake floors, for example their depth.

“Bathymetric Modes” is the solo debut of one of our favourite musicians, Ivar Grydeland. He is probably best known as a member of the improvisation-based bands Huntsville, Ballrogg and Dans Les Arbres (ECM), but also plays together with the idiosyncratic pop artist Hanne Hukkelberg and the rock band Last Heat. The idea of doing a solo project has been evolving for many years, and the recording process took place over a long period of time. The result is a warm and personal instrumental album that shows new sides of Ivar Grydeland as a musician. The album consists of six compositions from the period 2007-2011. The two melodic, guitar-driven opening numbers are followed by more abstract, sound-focused compositions in which the compact graphic synthesizer Tenori-on plays a key role. “The design, limitations and possibilities of the synth inspire minimalist, repetitively patterned music,” says Ivar. “Using this repetitive, digital sound tapestry as a basis, I have tried to elicit and enhance melodies and moods with a variety of acoustic instruments.”

The music on “Bathymetric Modes” is richly image-laden, and alternates between dynamically driving and calmer and more static pieces. This album could appeal to fans of Terry Riley and Jim O´Rourke.

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released December 13, 2012

Ivar Grydeland: Tenori-on, guitars, banjo, mandolin, pedal steel guitar, ukulele, zither, keyboards
Xavier Charles: Clarinet (Bounce)
Marius Tobias Hoven: Trombone (Roll)
Jonas Howden Sjøvaag: Snare drums (Roll)

Xavier Charles' "Vibration surfaces" (Ping) taken from a live performance somewhere - edited by Ivar Grydeland

All music by Ivar Grydeland
Recorded on various locations by Ivar Grydeland from 2007-2011.
Re-amped at Emanuel Vigeland Mausoleum by Thomas Hukkelberg. Mixed and mastered by Guiseppe Ielasi in May and June 2012.

Photo: Petter Hoel
Design: Yokoland

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