Immerse yourself in the avant-garde and experimental soundscape of Arne Nordheim's complete accordion works, masterfully performed by Frode Haltli. Released on November 9, 2012, under the Simax Classics label, this album is a testament to Nordheim's innovative compositional style, blending minimalism with cutting-edge experimentation. Spanning just under an hour, the album features a diverse range of pieces, from the solo accordion introspection of "Spur" and "Flashing" to the dynamic interplay of "Signals" for accordion, electric guitar, and percussion. The hauntingly beautiful "Dinosauros," featuring accordion and tape, adds another layer of intrigue. This collection is a must-explore for those eager to delve into the avant-garde and experimental genres, showcasing Nordheim's unique ability to push the boundaries of traditional accordion music.
(C) 2012 Grappa Musikkforlag AS
Tracks
Spur – for solo accordion and orchestraArne Nordheim, The Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Christian Eggen, Frode Haltli
Signals – for accordion, electric guitar and percussion: IArne Nordheim, Raoul Björkenheim, Frode Haltli, Hans-Kristian Kjos Sorensen
Signals – for accordion, electric guitar and percussion: IIArne Nordheim, Raoul Björkenheim, Frode Haltli, Hans-Kristian Kjos Sorensen
Signals – for accordion, electric guitar and percussion: IIIArne Nordheim, Raoul Björkenheim, Hans-Kristian Kjos Sorensen, Frode Haltli
Signals – for accordion, electric guitar and percussion: VIArne Nordheim, Raoul Björkenheim, Frode Haltli, Hans-Kristian Kjos Sorensen
Signals – for accordion, electric guitar and percussion: VArne Nordheim, Raoul Björkenheim, Frode Haltli, Hans-Kristian Kjos Sorensen
Signals – for accordion, electric guitar and percussion: VIIArne Nordheim, Frode Haltli, Hans-Kristian Kjos Sorensen, Raoul Björkenheim
Dinosauros – for accordion and tapeArne Nordheim, Frode Haltli
Flashing – for solo accordionArne Nordheim, Frode Haltli