3
Susanna and the Magical Orchestra · 2009
47 min · 10 tracks · jazz
Whimsical arrangements blend haunting vocals with minimalist instrumentation, creating an ethereal soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive.
Top tracks — play these first
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Guiding Star — This track features a delicate interplay between piano and vocals, showcasing the duo’s signature haunting style while exploring themes of longing and introspection.
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Subdivisions — A cover of Rush's classic, this rendition transforms the original's rock essence into a lush, melancholic ballad that highlights Susanna's vocal prowess.
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Lost — This track captures the emotional core of the album with its sparse arrangement and evocative lyrics, illustrating vulnerability paired with a powerful vocal delivery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective late-night listening
- hauntingly emotional soundscapes
- layered, minimalist arrangements
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time '3' was released in 2009, Susanna and the Magical Orchestra had already established themselves as a unique act within the Norwegian music scene. This album followed their critically acclaimed 2006 release 'Melody Mountain,' marking a continued exploration of atmospheric sound and reinterpretation of songs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nils Frahm· Ólafur Arnalds· Julianna Barwick
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Recall 5:50
- 2 Guiding Star 4:39
- 3 Game 5:26
- 4 Palpatine's Dream 5:01
- 5 Another Day 3:56
- 6 Deer Eyed Lady 3:45
- 7 Lost 4:43
- 8 Subdivisions 4:52
- 9 Come On 4:02
- 10 Someday 4:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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