BREMNES, KARI - Det vi har

All the virtues of the Norwegian singer, densely bundled on one album - breathtaking! Those who listen to an album by Kari Bremnes in silence and seclusion will be put into a wonderful, almost dreamlike state. For 30 years now, the Norwegian has been modeling her unique sound universe, to which she lends life, lust and passion with her voice between the poles "cutting cool" and "warm-heartedly tender". And sometimes a quiet smile. On her latest work "Det vi har" you can also discover the clear air, the wide panoramas and the sometimes unreal silence and uncanny solitude of her Nordic homeland - translated into shimmering as well as glass sounds, powerful verses and sometimes small, sympathetic quirks. For example, when she sings a speech song with "Det må være orden" to the almost cheerful staccato of the rhythms, which is more reminiscent of Leonard Cohen than hip-hop. After making a detour into English, she now presents her stories exclusively in her native language. According to their own testimonies, these are the result of precise observations and an unconditional love of detail. Rarely do the lyrics revolve around the big picture, but they are intimate and far more mysterious. This is another reason why their exquisite musicians surround them neither with lavish opulence nor with sounds from the realm of cuteness. The singer, and even more so her voice, has far too much grandeur for that. Record Label: Strange Ways Style: Pop