Tundra (ep), by Erik Wøllo

Tundra (ep)

by Erik Wøllo

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kadees Bin da gerade drüber gestolpert und sofort festgestellt: muß ich haben!

tags: alternative electronic darkwave ambient portland Portland Favorite track: Tundra.

Sandra Barnes I love all the tracks, Tundra is my favorite I love that vocal in that track Favorite track: Tundra.

Gareth I think the motto is, the more Erik Wøllo the better. Another enjoyable release... Favorite track: Perma.

Pete Kowalsky Erik does it again, this time with new groove-based approach that does NOT disappoint! If you like his other works, this is NOT to be missed. Expansive, cinematic, majestic ... just EXCELLENT! Favorite track: Perma.

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	1.	Tundra 07:07
	2.	Perma 05:43
	3.	Taiga 05:43
	4.	The Native Chant 05:16
	5.	Swirled Lights 05:14

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Limited to 200 physical copies, available at: www.projekt.com/store/product/pro00306

The Tundra EP finds Erik Wøllo creating fascinating atmospheric and rhythmic instrumental electronic music. This 30-minute 5-song ep features all new, previously unreleased tracks that showcase Erik’s ability to incorporate new and fresh elements into his music while remaining true to his unique style. A strong emphasis on sequenced rhythmic passages and grooves mixes with spacious deep ambient soundscapes and melodic themes provided by electric guitars and various synthesizers.

On “Tundra,” “The Native Chant” and “Swirling Lights” the use of throat singing samples and vocals from Arctic indigenous people add a human, earthy element to the electronics. Erik reflects, “The concept of incorporating traditional world music elements into my work is something I have been excited about since the 1990’s. Over the years, I have worked with various artists from India, Africa, North America and other countries, mixing the local indigenous textures and instruments together with my modern electronic equipment. I wanted to recreate some of these ideas on Tundra. These tracks could be the soundtrack to a documentary about the nature and climate of the northern hemisphere where everything is limited because of the harshness of the environment, and cultures are forced to adapt to the challenging surroundings.”

Influenced by these ideas, Erik created these brilliant musical landscapes. Ranging from down to earth rhythms and chants to mesmerizing late night nordic light-scenes, this music showcases a natural authenticity that is both appealing and deeply engaging.

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released July 22, 2014

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Projekt Records Portland, Oregon

Projekt is America's premier independent label specializing in passionately intense introspective music across a variety of darkwave genres (ambient, ethereal, darkwave, electronic, goth, dark cabaret, dreampop & more). Projekt is home to a diverse roster including Steve Roach, Voltaire, Erik Wollo, Black Tape For A Blue Girl, vidnaObmana, Unto Ashes, Alio Die, Byron Metcalf, and others. ... more