Erlend Apneseth (age 23) is a performer who stands with both feet planted firmly in the world of traditional Norwegian music, but who at the same time improvises and searches for new modes of expression - all the while with the sounds of the Hardanger fiddle and folk music as his point of departure. His debut album, Blikkspor, offers both inspired improvisations and powerful interpretations of fiddle tunes that have had an impact on him. Last year Apneseth was the sixth recipient of Grappa"s New Artist Award, following Valkyrien Allstars, Gjermund Larsen, Siri Nilsen, Frida Ånnevik and Moskus. The jury pointed out that Apneseth "is a musician with a strong personality and the desire to stake out his own path". Blikkspor was recorded at Rainbow Studio in Oslo with technician Jan Erik Kongshaug and producer Arve Henriksen. Henriksen is also featured as a guest artist on the album along with guitarist Stephan Meidell and drummer Øyvind Hegg-Lunde.
Blikkspor
HCD7283
12/13/2013