FREEDOM WIG (2LP + MP3)

Tracklist 2LP A1. Honky Tonk A2. Le Mur De Pierre (feat. Anne Lise Frökedal) A3. Heart Of Gold B1. ChaChaCha (feat. Jaw) B2. Hush HushDown River (feat. Hanne Kolstö) B3. Easy (feat. Jens Carelius) C1. Für Gurrik C2. Down River (feat. Hanne Kolstö) D1. Queen Of Europe (feat. Anne Lise Frökedal) D2. The Baker's Daughter Norwegian duo Ost & Kjex have gone a long way: From their debut album šSome But Not All Cheese Comes From The Moon› (2004), over their much acclaimed spicy second long player šCajun Lunch› (Diynamic 2008) and many collaborations with high-flyers such as Solomun (šFedergewicht›), Jamie Jones (šSummer Time›) or H.O.S.H. (šWoo Hoo›), they have grown to become one of the few acts that perfectly bridges the gap between Underground Electronic music and Indie Pop Music. In the blessed summer of 2008 the boys stumbled upon Solomun, the head honcho of Diynamic. A chance meeting resulting in a collaboration track called "Federgewicht", which was their entrance to his highly acclaimed record label. Hailing from quiet Oslo, there is much time on hand to invest into the more important things in life: Making babies and making music. After about five years since their last album release, lots of touring and working on their signature sound, the two Norsemen decided it was time for another album. šFreedom Wig› is the title, and it can mean many things: A name for the room you escape into when you listen to music. A metaphor for the sometimes false freedom we feel when we live our quite predictable and structured lives. Or simply a party hat you put on. The album is laced with contributions by their contemporaries. Anne Lise Fr¢kedal, Hanne Kolst¢, Jens Carelius and Jaw of dOP fame donates their wonderful and distinct voices to the album. Jazz legend Bugge Wesseltoft adds keys and modern composer Ole-Henrik Moe string arrangements. The Traces Gospel Choir brings a touch of Harlem to the ballpark, Nasra Ali Omar marimba, Tore Brevik percussion and Arild Hammer¢ guitars. All adding their flavour to an album that is rich on tradition but still distinctly modern. How does Ost & Kjex sound like? From the jazzy intro of šHonky Tonk›, over the must-dance bassline of šChaChaCha›, the tropical wooden xylophone sound of šDown River› to the almost spiritual hums of šEasy›, this album brings such rich detail that it demands multiple listens to discover all facets of its composition. Versatility is the predominant feature of this album, which mixes Ost & Kjex™s soulful vocals with upbeat Electronica sound. On their continuously evolving path Ost&Kjex have made quite a few stops at places that might sound familiar to you, such as Fabric (London / UK), Panorama Bar & Watergate & Kater Holzig (all Berlin / DE), The Villa (Oslo / NO), The Rex Club & Badaboum (Paris / FR), Culture Box (Copenhagen / DK), The Cat & The Dog (Tel Aviv / IL), Destino & Beachouse (Ibiza / ES), Indigo (Istanbul / TR) and many more. Tracklist CD 1. Honky Tonk 2. Le Mur De Pierre (feat. Anne Lise Frökedal) 3. Für Gurrik 4. ChaChaCha (feat. Jaw) 5. Down River (feat. Hanne Kolstö) 6. Hush Hush 7. Queen Of Europe (feat. Anne Lise Frökedal) 8. The Baker's Daughter 9. Heart Of Gold 10. Easy (feat. Jens Carelius) Tracklist 2LP A1. Honky Tonk A2. Le Mur De Pierre (feat. Anne Lise Frökedal) A3. Heart Of Gold B1. ChaChaCha (feat. Jaw) B2. Hush HushDown River (feat. Hanne Kolstö) B3. Easy (feat. Jens Carelius) C1. Für Gurrik C2. Down River (feat. Hanne Kolstö) D1. Queen Of Europe (feat. Anne Lise Frökedal) D2. The Baker's Daughter B2B-Details http://b2b.goodtogo.de/article/inde x/1600223 Audio http://b2b.goodtogo.de/article/play er/1600223 In a scene that is ever so grim it is quite refreshing to see someone with a wink and a smile in their face, and this is what Ost & Kjex have always been about: Bridging the gap between ecstatic live performances