Saturday, January 5, 2013

Discover The Exquisite Music Of The Norwegian Musicians Known As Kosmoratik

By Rosalinda Richmond


The Norwegian musical group kosmoratik is comprised of very skilled musicians. They view their musical creations as a project unfolding. They create music based on universal themes as they are inspired by performers of the past and present. Their music is a creative blend of rock, pop and symphony distilled into compositions that evoke emotions and thought.

Located in Oslo, Norway, the group includes a string quartet, acoustic guitars, oboe and blended rock band. They describe their music as pop symphonic, and strive to create the best of new music within this blended approach. Their view of their songs is that the collection is truly progressive, not backward looking.

This group has a high level musicianship that is supported by technical prowess. Vocals, keyboards and percussion are ideally balanced to complement the whole. Accompaniment and lyrics are evenly balanced, too. As is expected of those who reach high performance levels, their music literally flows from them. This ease of execution combined with with the expressive qualities they present may be one reason their peers and fans give them kudos.

Their song repertoire is a varied collection of texts about all sorts of interactions between humans and each other, and contemplation about the universe and its relationship to humankind. Some tracks deal with things as ordinary as notes written on paper, and as extraordinary as the thoughts the might flow after reading messages from a companion. Considering the cosmos and the earth are both part of their wide library of thoughtful lyrics.

Appealing use of electronic music is a definite part of their tracks. The blend between acoustics and electronics is skillfully executed, so that the various elements become a cohesive part of the whole musical piece. This unique instrumentation welcomes listeners to enjoy what they hear. Friendly and engaging, the voices are warm and well rounded.

Eivind Johansen has done interviews in Norwegian for several social media sites. But, the songs the group sings are in English. This makes their collected works readily available to English speaking music lovers on many continents. Posts by fans are also in English, Norwegian, Spanish and other languages. Exploring these posts is a good way to learn more about the group and how their fans are enjoying them. It is also the best way to purchase CD releases and gather information about when a new CD will be available.

Devoted fans from around the world are posting good comments about this group on many social media platforms. Having presented successful concerts in Norway and abroad, their fan base is increasing. Members Eivind Johansen, Lise Lotte and Odd Gunnar Froysland offer their varied musical talents to contribute to the complex sound the group has developed. Johansen is the songwriter and singer, Froysland is the composer for strings, woodwinds and assorted instruments as well as the player of guitars, bass and keyboards. Agedal provides vocals in solos and harmonies, which the other members believe provide the distinct sound the group has.

The fresh and unique sounds of kosmoratik evoke memories of progressive first wave rock bands, the Beatles and other pop favorites. This is fitting, as these are those who inspired the group. They also indicate a respect for the influences of John Martyn and Nick Drake. Listening to Kosmoratik is a sensual as well as musical experience.




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