This album presents a collection of works by the Norwegian composer Bjørn Bolstad Skjelbred (b.1970), all composed between 2001-13. The works have been written with...

This album presents a collection of works by the Norwegian composer Bjørn Bolstad Skjelbred (b.1970), all composed between 2001-13. The works have been written with melodic percussion as the central and dominating element – with various surrounding ensembles – performed by the recognized Norwegian percussionist Eirik Raude. The music is quiet, and it is exactly this quietness that gives the music its character and originality. Rather than authoritatively grabbing the listener, it encourages them to actively advance and follow the finely chiseled processes under the surface.