Monday, April 14, 2014

The Beautiful Sounds Of Kosmoratik Band

By Anita Ortega


Layering has been a part of art for years where the same word or image is used with more than one meaning. This technique is effective in communicating and packaging the message for different consumers. It inspired Kosmoratik to begin an experiment on layering in music. The group brought together Gunner Odd, Lise Lotte and Eivind Johansen to form a band based in Oslo back in 2011.

The group released their first album in 2012 which was entitled gravitation. It incorporated symphonic pop and classical rock, a blend that produced sincere and epic melodies. The main instruments in their songs are oboe, string quartet and acoustic guitar. Expert combination of these sounds resulted in a classical symphony that was described by some listeners as delicious. This experiment can be considered successful because it has won them admiration across generations.

Following the success of the first album, the second was eagerly waited. It came under the title Bridges and Boats with a fresh and innovative approach. It was an incredible borrowing from the 60s and 70s pop style which was psychedelic. This music managed to identify and communicate the feelings of listeners in this era. There was intentional use and combination of words, sounds and melody.

The music used by this band allows them to explore deep and complex themes. This is achieved through select melodies and sounds that allow multiple interpretations of their songs. The endearing nature of their music results from the symphonic pop influence and the classical rock feel. It is a progressive approach while preserving the traditional grandiose of symphonies.

Pioneer members of the band include Johansen Eivind who has been a strong figure since formation. He is known for his string arrangement as well as being an excellent song writer. He manages to capture and combine a wide range of wind and string instruments in an excellent way to produce incredible results. This creates moving ballads with a smattering pop feel.

Gunner is a talented guitarist and also excellent on the keyboard, among other instruments. He combines with Johansen to create excellent arrangements. The duo is responsible for the classical feel that is associated with the music of this band. Lise displays her vocal prowess by the ability to sway from classical jazz to alternate rock without straining. This seamless shift is as a result of a naturally wide vocal range and incredible years of professional use.

Bridges and Boats has been anticipated by the global audience following the success of Gravitation. Their performances across the world have been outstanding with their concerts filling to capacity. They cite John Martyn and Nick Drake as their major influences in their performance styles. They also seek to replicate the success of Beatles as a performing group.

There is a lot of poetry in the lyrics of the songs by the band. This influence comes form renowned poets like Rumi and Hafez. Music by this band is available online to buyers or for the purpose of live streaming. Their music stands out because of layered lyrics that carry multiple meaning. The melody is endearing and supported by carefully selected sounds.




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