Terje Rypdal / Miroslav Vitous / Jack DeJohnette
Terje Rypdal · 1978
42 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A fusion of ethereal guitar melodies, intricate bass lines, and dynamic drumming creates a meditative jazz landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sunrise Start here — The opening track sets the tone with expansive guitar textures and a slow-building intensity that encapsulates the album’s meditative quality.
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Will — With its intricate interplay between guitar and bass, this track highlights the improvisational strengths of the trio while maintaining a cohesive, atmospheric feel.
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Seasons — This piece showcases dynamic rhythmic shifts and emotive solos, representing the collaborative spirit of the musicians and their ability to navigate complex musical landscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album features strong compositions and skilled performances, blending jazz with avant-garde elements effectively.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow build, featuring layered guitar and bass that gradually introduce more complex rhythms.
- The interplay between guitar and bass often creates a call-and-response effect, enhancing the collaborative feel throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady unfolding sonic landscapes
- ethereal guitar textures throughout
- immersive atmospheric soundscapes
- meditative listening for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek standalone catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped establish Rypdal's reputation through its unique jazz blend and positive critical reception.
- Themes
- meditative soundscapes· collaborative improvisation· ethereal guitar textures
- Career context
- In 1978, Terje Rypdal was solidifying his reputation as an innovative jazz guitarist with this collaborative album, following his previous work on 'Whenever I Seem to Be Far Away' from 1976. This release featured legendary musicians Miroslav Vitous and Jack DeJohnette, marking a significant evolution in Rypdal's artistic direction as he explored more complex arrangements and improvisation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Metheny· Bill Frisell· John Abercrombie
Tracklist
- 1 Sunrise Start here 8:30
- 2 Den forste sne 6:39
- 3 Will 8:05
- 4 Believer 6:27
- 5 Flight 5:29
- 6 Seasons 7:22
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Bright Size Life
Pat Metheny
Features intricate guitar work and a meditative atmosphere with collaborative improvisation.
Timeless
John Abercrombie
Combines ethereal guitar textures and dynamic interplay in a reflective jazz setting.
Dis
Jan Garbarek
Explores similar meditative soundscapes with a focus on atmospheric improvisation and instrumentation.
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