Name: Back To The Woodlands
Brand: Ernest Hood

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2022-12-02

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Ernest Hood

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Freedom To Spend

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Electronic

Guitarist and zither player, Ernest Hood was born on June 2, 1923 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He made a name for himself as a jazz guitarist in the Portland, Oregon area during the 1940s before becoming a sought-after studio musician. Unfortunately, Hood's career took an unexpected turn when he contracted polio in the 1950s, leaving him wheelchair-bound for life. Despite this setback, he adapted by picking up the zither and went on to showcase his talent on several early albums of renowned saxophonist [a269594].
Ernest Hood's musical journey began as a skilled jazz guitarist in Portland during the vibrant era of the 1940s. Alongside his brother Bill Hood and acclaimed saxophonist [a269594], he captivated audiences with his melodic guitar playing.
In the face of adversity, Hood's determination remained unwavering. After being diagnosed with polio and confined to a wheelchair, he refused to let it hinder his passion for music. Unable to hold a guitar any longer due to physical limitations, he discovered solace in playing the zither instead.

Welcome to Freedom To Spend, a music label founded and operated by Pete Swanson and Jed Bindeman. With their passion for unique and boundary-pushing sounds, this label has become a hub for artists who dare to challenge conventions. 

At Freedom To Spend, we believe in the power of music to inspire and transform lives. Our diverse roster of *artists* encompasses a wide range of genres, from experimental electronic to avant-garde folk. We pride ourselves on curating an exceptional collection that pushes the boundaries of what is considered mainstream.

With our finger on the pulse of emerging talent, we are committed to providing a platform for *performers* who strive to create truly original music. By supporting these innovative voices, we aim to foster creativity and encourage listeners to explore new sonic territories.

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Erlend Apneseth is one of Norway’s foremost Hardanger fiddle players and folk musicians. After being widely recognized with the award-winning and critically acclaimed Erlend Apneseth Trio, he now returns with an acoustic solo album. This is the first time since his debut album “Blikkspor” (2013) that he has put the soloistic performance in focus, and this time the unique acoustics in Emmanuel Vigeland’s Mausoleum sets the scene for his improvisations and compositions. “The Hardanger fiddle is traditionally a soloistic instrument. For me, one of the most fascinating things about the instrument is its ability to fill a whole room with sound all by itself. Even though I’ve been working in an electro-acoustic universe the last years, I’ve never left the acoustic approach to the Hardanger fiddle, and I now felt the time had come to do something all alone again.” Even though Apneseth is rooted in traditional music, he has immersed himself in improvisation and alternative sonic-and pizzicato-technics on the Hardanger fiddle, which makes him stand out with his very own musical expression. After incessantly exploring his instrument for many years, this album can be seen as a personal catalogue of the Hardanger fiddle’s sonic possibilities. Erlend Apneseth has released eight albums, received numerous awards, among them “Grappas Debutantpris” and “Gammleng-prisen”, and no less than five nominations for the Norwegian Grammy’s. In 2019 he received the Norwegian Grammy’s award in the Open Cathegory for his album “Salika, Molika”, with Erlend Apneseth Trio and Frode Haltli. The album also received the NOPA-award and was nominated for the Nordic Music Prize. Apneseth has written commissioned works for Kongsberg Jazzfestival, Førdefestivalen and Ultima, and toured extensively in Europe the past years. Since 2021 he has collaborated with the composer Ørjan Matre on new works for Hardanger Fiddle and The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra

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