Pinball (Marius Neset album)
| Pinball | ||||
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| Studio album by Marius Neset | ||||
| Released | 30 January 2015 | |||
| Recorded | The Village Recording, September 2015 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary jazz | |||
| Length | 1:02:03 | |||
| Label | ACT Music | |||
| Producer | Marius Neset and Anton Eger | |||
| Marius Neset chronology | ||||
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Pinball (released January 30, 2015 in Germany by the label ACT Music – ACT 9032-2) is the 6'th album of the Norwegian saxophonist Marius Neset.[1][2][3][4]
Background
Neset and his comusicians here presents a shimmering kaleidoscopic album of different expressions and influences, and delight with compositional and instrumental complexity. At the same time, Neset sounds more mature, soulful and melodic than ever before.[1]
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| All About Jazz |  [2] |
| The Guardian | [3] |
| The Irish Times |  [4] |
The All About Jazz reviewer John Kelman awarded the album 4,5 stars[2] and the review by Ian Patterson of the British newspaper The Guardian awarded the album 4 stars,[3] The Irish Times reviewer Cormac Larkin awarded the album 4 stars.[4]
The Guardian critique Ian Patterson, in his review of Neset's album Pinball states:
... The folk and world-music sweep of its snaking melodies, the subtlety of its tonal contrasts and its mix of intensity and insinuation make Pinball another step-change in Neset’s already spectacular career ...[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "World Song Part 1" (Composed by Marius Neset) | 8:45 |
| 2. | "World Song Part 2" (Composed by Marius Neset) | 6:24 |
| 3. | "Pinball" (Composed by Marius Neset) | 6:51 |
| 4. | "Odes of You" (Composed by Marius Neset and Anton Eger) | 6:52 |
| 5. | "Police" (Composed by Marius Neset) | 6:09 |
| 6. | "Music for Cello and Saxophone" (Composed by Marius Neset and Anton Eger) | 3:18 |
| 7. | "Theatre of Magic" (Composed by Marius Neset and Anton Eger) | 6:26 |
| 8. | "Aberhonddu" (Composed by Marius Neset and Anton Eger) | 3:33 |
| 9. | "Jaguar" (Composed by Marius Neset and Anton Eger) | 2:53 |
| 10. | "Music for Drums and Saxophone" (Composed by Marius Neset and Anton Eger) | 2:19 |
| 11. | "Summer Dance" (Composed by Marius Neset) | 5:59 |
| 12. | "Hymn from the World" (Composed by Marius Neset) | 1:44 |
Personnel
- Band quartet
- Marius Neset - tenor and soprano saxophones
- Ivo Neame - piano, Hammond B3 organ, CP 80, clavinet
- Petter Eldh - double bass
- Anton Eger - drums and percussion
- Additional musicians
- Andreas Brantelid - cello (tracks: #1, 2, 6 and 7)
- Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen - violin (tracks: #1 and 11
- Ingrid Neset - flute (tracks: #1, 5 and 11)
- August Wanngren - tambourine (track: #3)
- Pinball band - clapping (tracks: #1, 2 & 7)
Credits
- Recorded by Henning Vatne Svoren at Ocean Sound Recordings, 30 June - 2 July 2014
- Mixed by August Wanngren at We Know Music Studios
- Mastered by Thomas Eberger at Stockholm Mastering
- Artwork by Rune Mortensen
- Cover photo by Lisbeth Holten
- Produced by Marius Neset and Anton Eger
References
- 1 2 "Marius Neset: Pinball - CD". Musical reviews. ACT Music. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
- 1 2 3 Patterson, Ian (2015-03-26). "Marius Neset: Pinball (2015)". Musical reviews. All About Jazz. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
- 1 2 3 4 Fordham, John (2015-02-19). "Marius Neset: Pinball review – award-winning saxophonist goes to another level". Musical reviews. The Guardian. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
- 1 2 3 Larkin, Cormac (2015-02-06). "Marius Neset: Pinball - Album Review". Musical reviews. The Irish Times. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
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