Erik Wøllo – Crossing the Equator (Projekt, 2024)
Erik Wøllo’s album, Crossing the Equator, explores ambient and other electronic genres. Beginning with electric guitar improvisations looped in Wøllo’s Norwegian living room, reminiscent of his 2022 Inversions EP, the album includes eight immersive tracks characterized by scintillating textures and mesmerizing patterns. Wøllo seamlessly integrates synthesizers and rhythmic elements into the compositions, maintaining simplicity and clarity throughout the forty-five-minute duration.
Each cinematic track invites listeners into a world where innovation meets passion. Harmonious dialog between guitars and synthesizers captivates the senses. Electronic whispers and electric guitar reverberations create an emotionally engaging experience from start to finish.
The album’s title, Crossing the Equator, holds symbolic significance, representing a transition from one musical hemisphere to another or the exploration of unknown territories. Within the album, restrained, tranquil passages intertwine with rhythmic zones, creating an ambient minimalism that evolves through real-time performances.
Erik says, “I began all of these tracks just recording some simple loops in my living rooms and even in my kitchen! I have all sorts of pedals available, and I’m ready to push the record button at any time. This is a nice way to capture unexpected starting points for compositions. The best ideas often arrive in the middle of doing something else. A casual and accessible approach to the creative process contributes to the album’s diverse and eclectic nature, with the potential for interesting sonic textures and atmospheric elements lending an organic and evolving quality.”
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