Debut album, released on pink vinyl, limited edition of 500 copies, now sold out. Made through pure improvisation with no pre-recorded sound at the starting point. Old school noise. Thurston Moore loves it: “Out of Norway comes the most exciting noise LP I’ve heard to date. These two women romp thru stimulating noise compositions fresh […]
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-Why not be more surrealistic or irrational? The world becomes boring if you don’t see as much potential in new things as possible. The child’s curious view on the world is easy to lose, it’s however not a contradiction to gain experience. ‘Open-minded’ is not the same as being naive.
Norwegian Noise Orchestra’s debut concert at Betong, Oslo. Live recording 12.12.02. Line up: Andrè Borgen, Andreas Meland, Sten Ove Toft, Bjørn Hatterud, Per Gisle Galåen, Kai Mikalsen, Hild Sofie Tafjord, Sindre Andersen, Ole H. Melby, Maja S. K. Ratkje, Svein Egil Hatlevik, Kjetil S. Matheussen, Kim Sølve, Harald Fetveit.
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A collection of music for educational use. Follows the book with the same title by Fridtjof Hjertaas og Kai Lennert Johansen. Includes excerpts from SPUNK and “gagaku variations” by Maja Ratkje who is also portrayed in the book.
Electronic music by Cecilie Ore, Natasha Barrett, Risto Holopainen, Anders Vinjar, Terje Winther, Maja S. K. Ratkje and Rolf Wallin. Released with support from the Norwegian Society of Composers. Ratkje’s work on this CD: Sinus Seduction (moods two)
“sounds that honestly have to be heard to be fully believed. A joyful celebration.” “It results in some of the freshest thought-provoking music this reviewer has heard in a while. Highly recommended.” “An album that simply oozes attitude; an attitude toward sound and space, to the possibilities of an improvising quartet as determined by their fine appetite for absurdity.”
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ECM: “This is the solo recording debut of accordionist Frode Haltli, a major talent from Norway, destined to make his mark on several genres. He was last heard on ECM in the company of Trygve Seim and friends, but his primary commitment is to the performance contemporary composition and this album features Nordic new music
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MIC: “Voice” is the title given to Maja Ratkje’s new solo-record – a release that’s set to establish her as one of Norway’s foremost crossover artists. Contemporary, avantgarde, electronica, noise and free improvisational vocal antics are just some of the wildly varied influences that make up her truly unique record. Says Maja to MIC’s Norwegian
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Studvest:
– Musikken min er veldig personlig, den er hele meg. Det er kjempekrevende, anstrengende, og ingenting går av seg selv. Men gleden blir så stor når man får det til! Det er dette som driver meg framover.
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2002; dur:40′; Dance performance by Odd Johan Fritzø, Norwegian text by Cecilie Løveid, electronic music by Fe-mail.
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The Avanto Helsinki Media Art Festival 2002 CD features exclusive tracks from the festival artists, as well as excerpts from some of the film soundtracks. Music by Sähkökvartetti, People Like Us, Peter Tscherkassky, Pan sonic, F.R.U.I.T.S., Anton Nikkilä, Carl Michael von Hausswolff, Benzo, Pink Twins, Es, Pomassl, Semiconductor, Russell Haswell, Mikko Maasalo, Fe-mail, Kemialliset ystävät,
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Klassekampen:
– Selvfølgelig vil jeg provosere. Jeg vil provosere mot det konforme i samfunnet. Jeg vil provosere mennesker til å tenke annerledes. For meg er det umulig å skrive spekulativ musikk. Å velge som jeg gjør er en politisk ytring.
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1996-02; dur: 1’40”; Piano solo; Score at Wise Music Classical
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Rune Grammofon: “The debut solo album from SPUNK member Maja Ratkje will secure her a place among the finest experimental singers. From the weird and furious to the enchanting and beautiful, this is an album rich in atmosphere, colour and creative madness. Co-produced by Jazzkammer.” CDs sold out from label. Voice on LP Finnish artist