Mysle's, Chrysalis combines the drama of passing under midnight train tunnels and the elegance of moonlight blooming flowers using layers of clarinet, dreamlike guitar, piano, cello, and voice.
The first song, "Pronounced Misla," the longest on the album, feels influenced by late night high tides at the Pacific Coast and Ulver as it introduces clarinet with rich, heavy, almost clumsy piano notes (continuous throughout the album). The song goes through many phases; spoken word is heard in the background, as if behind thin stained glass but eventually takes the foreground. The middle of the song becomes relatively simple with spoken word then dissolving into what sounds like a clip from a Norwegian film.
The singing is beautiful, rarely center and usually in accompaniment with the instruments. In most cases the words aren't meant to be understood but a loose invitation at human communication. The lyrics, however, are lovely, in perfect compliment with the instruments. My favorite song lyrically, “Winter Sun,” illustrates this point: "in the horizon a snow white curse hangs heavy on my thoughts and i feel that if nothing changes the morning will come without us," reads Robert.
“Glass Ring Dance” is precisely what its title depicts- a round stereo hum of pressing your finger to a crystal glass. The timing feels circular, from softness to loudness- background to foreground- a complete and full circle.
“Born Apotek” is similar to the end bit of “Pronounced Misla” reminiscent of Art Ensemble of Chicago. Speakeasy jazz with piano and dark clarinet. A cool basement with cement floor, two tables of flickering tea lights where everyone is a Scandinavian immigrant, dresses in tweed, drinks Akvavit and dances with existential looks on their faces. The shift in the song after the opening bit makes us realize the song is very much present, not something archaic. “Born Apotek” became easily my favorite song for the timeless theme it presents.
Penna follows the similar theme, keeping the mood cool and melancholy.
You can hear the Icelandic Sigur Ros, Amiina, and of course the Norwegian Ulver. Mysle's Chrysalis challenge isn't talent or uniqueness but finding a receptive audience prepared to listen closely, although it can be appreciated by anyone.
http://thirdseven.com/
The singing is beautiful, rarely center and usually in accompaniment with the instruments. In most cases the words aren't meant to be understood but a loose invitation at human communication. The lyrics, however, are lovely, in perfect compliment with the instruments. My favorite song lyrically, “Winter Sun,” illustrates this point: "in the horizon a snow white curse hangs heavy on my thoughts and i feel that if nothing changes the morning will come without us," reads Robert.
“Glass Ring Dance” is precisely what its title depicts- a round stereo hum of pressing your finger to a crystal glass. The timing feels circular, from softness to loudness- background to foreground- a complete and full circle.
“Born Apotek” is similar to the end bit of “Pronounced Misla” reminiscent of Art Ensemble of Chicago. Speakeasy jazz with piano and dark clarinet. A cool basement with cement floor, two tables of flickering tea lights where everyone is a Scandinavian immigrant, dresses in tweed, drinks Akvavit and dances with existential looks on their faces. The shift in the song after the opening bit makes us realize the song is very much present, not something archaic. “Born Apotek” became easily my favorite song for the timeless theme it presents.
Penna follows the similar theme, keeping the mood cool and melancholy.
You can hear the Icelandic Sigur Ros, Amiina, and of course the Norwegian Ulver. Mysle's Chrysalis challenge isn't talent or uniqueness but finding a receptive audience prepared to listen closely, although it can be appreciated by anyone.
http://thirdseven.com/
