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JESUS, AGAIN?

by Bjarne O.

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1.
Arrival 02:56
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2.
Hosana 03:05
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3.
On The Move 01:53
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4.
Solem Moment 04:15
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5.
Bach & Forth 03:02
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6.
Always Thinking Of You 03:58
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7.
Gloria's Skysong 04:48
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8.
Prayer 02:16
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9.
Rebild Hills Suite 02:28
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10.
Sad Song 04:14
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11.
Strong and Beautiful 03:42
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12.
Gates Of Changes 01:05
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13.
Comba Li La 04:42
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A revelation! - Superb! - A Requiem for everyone who has an inclination to film music or the symphonic genre! Here we are presented with an almost purely symphonic work created on a computer by a very musical individual!

It is clear that Bjarne O. doesn't want his listener to fall asleep! On this delightful album there is splendid alternation between forces with opposing directions - tension/release - disharmony/harmony, with the weight centered within the harmonic spectrum!

It's a matter of structure that brings to mind the classical Requiem, and with titles such as "Hosanna", "Gloria's sky song" (the 'Gloria' response), and "Prayer" the allusion is clear! But that's not sufficient because we may certainly also use our wits and listen to the texts: for example, "Always thinking of you" where an "Eleison" (have mercy on us) is sung.

We find ourselves within a very freewheeling universe where there is room for all allusions and references. Thus, "Bach and Forth", the humorous Johan Sebastian clone! In "Rebild Hills Suite" there must be a faint allusion to Star Wars in the opening theme.

And then there are the beautiful, spiritual passages such as those in "Sad Song". - Here, I must say that if it's possible for a person to master such a delicate expanse of resonant sounds so tenderly and carefully together with brilliant vocal samples, and then in addition, to vary the themes with this choice of instruments (harp, piano, strings and additional chorus), not even to mention the conclusion itself - well, then it's a question of being in a class all its own!

All things considered, the album's final numbers have a quite extraordinary beauty in my ears. Here it's a matter of joyful release. And this the listener definitely can look forward to!

In the final number, "Comba Li La", we get a demonstration of how it's possible to utilize a syncopated native chorus with triplet handclaps in counterpoint rhythm. Bravo! Again, the orchestration is brilliant. I just love that piano.

I feel like shouting out to everyone: "Listen to this album - and hear that this can be done!

With this album release, Bjarne O. has truly succeeded in creating something unique. Masterful joy of composition - completely overwhelming love for this musical genre - this album radiates with light!! I hope that many others will derive pleasure from this beautiful album - it deserves to be heard.

Congratulations!

-- Carsten Ji., Producer

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released March 19, 2004

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