I had such a wonderful time creating this project, one of those rare occasions when the music happens so easily. It was an instant pleasure meeting and playing with outstanding Hardanger fiddler Benedicte Maurseth.
The recording experience was deeply influenced by the location, a church in Foss, Strandebarm, Norway, Spring 2024.
‘Reflecting the Nordic character of this creation, the musicians immerse themselves in vast sound landscapes of pure, muted colours and rhythms that are by turns contemplative and frenzied, transporting and navigating the listener through enthralling, imaginary worlds without borders, from North to South and East to West. Three musicians steer the ship: Maurseth, performing on the Hardanger violin, whose rich, mesmerizing sound complements the crystalline, penetrating sound of the setar played by Kiya Tabassian. They both share vocal duties, intertwining their voices, floating across melismas, ultimately united by the almost infinite sound palette of percussionist Patrick Graham.’
Kiya Tabassian– sétar & voice
Benedicte Maurseth– Hardanger fiddle & voice
Patrick Graham– percussion
Sound Recording- Elaine Latezos; Mix- Ross Murray
