Philharmonics

by Agnes Obel

Philharmonics cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 4 October 2010
  • Label: PIAS
  • Country: Denmark
  • Length: 39:54
  • Community rating: 3.8/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Danish songwriter's breakthrough debut is a masterclass in austere, nocturnal chamber-folk. Relying almost exclusively on solitary piano arrangements and multi-tracked vocal harmonies, it cultivates an incredibly intimate, wintry atmosphere that resonated with a massive international audience. The record became a dominant commercial force across Europe, praised heavily for its delicate, cinematic minimalism.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, atmospheric, nature, melodic, acoustic, folk, female-vocals, piano, chamber

Tracklist

  1. Falling, Catching (1:33)
  2. Riverside (3:48)
  3. Brother Sparrow (3:58)
  4. Just So (3:35)
  5. Beast (3:50)
  6. Louretta (2:05)
  7. Avenue (4:07)
  8. Philharmonics (3:33)
  9. Close Watch (4:00)
  10. Wallflower (2:26)
  11. Over the Hill (2:48)
  12. On Powdered Ground (4:07)

Credits

  • Marko Kluge - lacquer cut by
  • Robert Kondorosi - guitar
  • Daniel Matz - percussion [beat]
  • Alex Br眉el Flagstad - backing vocals
  • Frederique Labbow - cello
  • Isabelle Klemt - cello
  • Anne M眉ller - cello
  • John Cale - written-by

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