Name: Arrival
Brand: Fire! Orchestra

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RCD2205

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-05-24

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7033662022052

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

RLP3205

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2019-06-07

7033660032053

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

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Fire! Orchestra

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Modern Composition

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Rune Grammofon

Fire! Orchestra is a Scandinavian free jazz/experimental/psychedelic/noise/free improv ensemble that has been active since January 2012. The group was formed by core members of Fire! supergroup Mats Gustafsson, Johan Berthling, and Andreas Werliin. They made their debut at the Fylkingen concert venue in Stockholm, Sweden, which was released as their first album in January 2013.
Since then, Fire! Orchestra has produced two more studio albums and one live release between 2014 and 2016. In the fall of 2017, they began exploring a new compositional structure with an acoustic line-up emphasizing strings and clarinets. Their performance at Muzeum Inzynierii Miejskiej, Kraków in September 2018, invited by renowned Polish conductor and composer Krzysztof Penderecki, was later released as a CD/LP in February 2020.
In addition to their recorded works, Fire! Orchestra has had various line-ups over the years featuring talented musicians such as Anna Högberg, Fredrik Ljungkvist, Mariam Wallentin, Sofia Jernberg, and many others. Their unique blend of genres and experimental approach to music make them a standout ensemble in the contemporary music scene.

Rune Grammofon is an independent music label founded by Rune Kristoffersen under the guidance of Manfred Eicher of ECM. Known for their exclusive digipak format, all releases from the label feature unique designs by the renowned designer Kim Hiorthøy.

With a focus on experimental and innovative music, Rune Grammofon has become a leading force in the contemporary music scene. The label showcases a diverse roster of talented artists who push boundaries and challenge conventions.

Since its inception, Rune Grammofon has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated following. Their commitment to quality and artistic integrity is evident in every release, making them a trusted source for discerning music lovers worldwide.

Their first two albums, Exit (2013) and Enter (2014), presented us with sizable and ambitious line-ups of 28 musicians. Ritual (2016) saw it reduced to 21 and with Arrival it ́s been trimmed down to a "mere" 14, with the core trio of Fire! (Mats Gustafsson, Johan Berthling and Andreas Werliin) and the two singers Mariam Wallentin and Sofia Jernberg being the only constant members since the beginning. Apart from this reduction, the main line-up difference is the introduction of a string quartet. This "cleanup" has worked wonders, keeping the rhythm and horn sections to their bare necessities, with the string quartet expanding the canvas and bringing a new, exciting dimension to the table. And on top of their game; the two powerful and sublime singers, quite different, but still blending perfectly. We also have to mention drummer and producer Andreas Werliin for his work in the audio department; rarely have we heard such a detailed, warm, deep and dynamic mix from a relatively complex combination of instruments. While their three previous albums can be considered as uniform works, if not conceptual, Arrival is a collection of more individual compositions and songs, including two stunning cover versions. Blue Crystal Fire by visionary guitarist Robbie Basho was first heard on his 1978 album Visions of the Country. At Last I Am Free is today probably best known from Robert Wyatt ́s version, but originally written by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rogers of Chic. Although the rest of the tracks are credited to Berthling, Gustafsson, Werliin and Wallentin, it ́s important to stress that this time the orchestra members have had considerable creative input throughout the process. Arrival is light and shade,joy and despair, structure and improvisation, performed by an ensemble of excellent musicians. As fine as their previous albums are, with Arrival they have upped the ante on all levels. We consider it a major piece of work, both in our catalogue as well as in Scandinavian "jazz".

Arrival

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