From Silence to Somewhere
by Wobbler
- Type: Album
- Released: 20 October 2017
- Label: Karisma
- Country: Norway
- Length: 46:33
- Community rating: 4.4/5 from 6 ratings
Artists on this release: Lars Fredrik Fr酶islie, Andreas Wettergreen Str酶mman Prestmo, Kristian Karl Hultgren, Geir Marius Bergom Halleland, Martin Nordrum Kneppen
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Wobbler's fourth album, 'From Silence to Somewhere', is a definitive work of modern symphonic progressive rock that channels the spirit of the genre's 1970s golden era. The album's sound is characterized by its exclusive use of vintage instruments, including prominent Mellotron, Hammond organ, and Rickenbacker bass, creating a rich, organic sonic tapestry. Comprised of four tracks, including the 21-minute multi-part title suite, the record showcases ambitious, dynamic songwriting with complex arrangements, folk-tinged melodies, and powerful vocals that drew comparisons to classic prog frontmen. Upon its release, the album was met with widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its intricate musicianship and its successful revitalization of classic progressive rock aesthetics for a contemporary audience.
Genres
Descriptors: progressive, conceptual, sprawling, orchestral, flute
Tracklist
- From Silence to Somewhere (20:59)
- Rendered in Shades of Green (02:05)
- Fermented Hours (10:10)
- Foxlight (13:19)
Credits
- Kristian Karl Hultgren - bass, bass pedals, bass clarinet, woodwinds
- Lars Fredrik Fr酶islie - keyboards, backing vocals, engineer, mixed by, mellotron, clavinet, grand piano, organ, synthesizer, electric piano, spinet, marxophone
- Martin Nordrum Kneppen - drums, percussion, recorder, woodwinds
- Andreas Wettergreen Str酶mman Prestmo - lead vocals, guitar, glockenspiel, percussion, art direction, electric & acoustic guitars, brass bell, children's toy
- Geir Marius Bergom Halleland - lead guitar, backing vocals, electric guitar [6-12 string], acoustic guitar [6-12 string]
- Ketil Vestrum Einarsen - flute (tracks: 1,4)
- 脴ystein Bech Gadmar - crumhorn (tracks: 4)
- Renato Manzi - the part of the old man (tracks: 3), old man's voice (3)
- Andreas W.S. Prestmo - art direction
- Edward Robert Hughes - cover, illustration, gatefold illustration
- Sim茅on ben Cantara - cover, illustration, front cover illustration
- Thomas Kaldhol - graphic design
- Jens Petter Nilsen - mastered by