Born in Copenhagen in 1981, Obel claims to be heavily influenced by the classical composers, Bartok, Debussy, Ravel, Satie and popular artists, Roy Orbison, Joni Mitchell and Jan Johansson. On listening to the 12 songs that comprise Philharmonics, some of these influences can be distinctly heard. Although folk music features all the way through Obel’s compositions, it is the sparse atmospheric sound that is predominant. Obel writes, performs and produces everything herself. She studied the piano from an early age and was taught by her mother. There are three instrumental numbers on this album. The first, Falling, Catching is purely Read Full BioBorn in Copenhagen in 1981, Obel claims to be heavily influenced by the classical composers, Bartok, Debussy, Ravel, Satie and popular artists, Roy Orbison, Joni Mitchell and Jan Johansson. On listening to the 12 songs that comprise Philharmonics, some of these influences can be distinctly heard. Although folk music features all the way through Obel’s compositions, it is the sparse atmospheric sound that is predominant. Obel writes, performs and produces everything herself. She studied the piano from an early age and was taught by her mother.
There are three instrumental numbers on this album. The first, Falling, Catching is purely piano solo and immediately Satie springs to mind. The clashing harmonies are pure Bartok and the falling melody is reflected in the title of the song. Loretta combines synth and keyboard sounds with the piano and is characterized by a few simple chords and Wallflower has an ethereal lilting quality combining solo cello with piano.
The remaining numbers are all vocal. Obel has a breathy, light voice which is suited to this kind of minimalist style. Many of the songs are multitracked so that Obel is able to produce interesting vocal harmonies. Brother Sparrow and Just So use both piano and guitar accompaniments, both have pretty lilting melodies. Avenue and Over the Hill combine simple chordal harmonies with breathy reflective vocal lines. The album title, Philharmonics uses strong minor chords providing an emotional element which mimics the lyrics. Some songs employ brush drums and many synth combinations as well as the piano adding richer textures to the sound. More upbeat numbers are On Powdered Ground and Beast. However, most of the songs are slow, atmospheric and could be effectively used as a film soundtrack. Indeed Riverside has already been successfully used in the 2010 film, Submarino and also in the TV show, Grey’s Anatomy.
Tracklist:
01 – Falling Catching
02 – Riverside
03 – Brother Sparrow
04 – Just So
05 – Beast
06 – Louretta
07 – Avenue
08 – Philharmonics
09 – Close Watch
10 – Wallflower
11 – Over the Hill
12 – On Powdered Ground
There are three instrumental numbers on this album. The first, Falling, Catching is purely piano solo and immediately Satie springs to mind. The clashing harmonies are pure Bartok and the falling melody is reflected in the title of the song. Loretta combines synth and keyboard sounds with the piano and is characterized by a few simple chords and Wallflower has an ethereal lilting quality combining solo cello with piano.
The remaining numbers are all vocal. Obel has a breathy, light voice which is suited to this kind of minimalist style. Many of the songs are multitracked so that Obel is able to produce interesting vocal harmonies. Brother Sparrow and Just So use both piano and guitar accompaniments, both have pretty lilting melodies. Avenue and Over the Hill combine simple chordal harmonies with breathy reflective vocal lines. The album title, Philharmonics uses strong minor chords providing an emotional element which mimics the lyrics. Some songs employ brush drums and many synth combinations as well as the piano adding richer textures to the sound. More upbeat numbers are On Powdered Ground and Beast. However, most of the songs are slow, atmospheric and could be effectively used as a film soundtrack. Indeed Riverside has already been successfully used in the 2010 film, Submarino and also in the TV show, Grey’s Anatomy.
Tracklist:
01 – Falling Catching
02 – Riverside
03 – Brother Sparrow
04 – Just So
05 – Beast
06 – Louretta
07 – Avenue
08 – Philharmonics
09 – Close Watch
10 – Wallflower
11 – Over the Hill
12 – On Powdered Ground
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Luka Pucca
Sounds like childhood memories with a hint of curiosity.
Sherina4sky
🙏❤️🙏
alex bailey
wow it's exactly that
Dess211
Runescape it is
Bleepbloop
My mum always listened to this album when I was very little and I called it the princess music so this brings up such beautiful memories:)
Olivia Oak
I love listening to Agnes - endlessly. I also love reading each and every comment; how we find such enchantment in every single piece of her work.
Iara Roldán
as a writer she inspires me a lot when the mind block attacks me
Ellody Grey
ohh, true that.
Ella
Same thought
Daniel Cottontail
Haven't written in a bit and just found out about this music today. totally unleashed a wave of thought and clarity. Thank God. I need something to push me thru that block. Totally understand ya' Iara