Water Stories
Ketil Bjørnstad · 1993
58 min · 12 tracks · jazz
Ethereal soundscapes blend acoustic textures with contemplative melodies, evoking the vastness of glacial landscapes and flowing waters.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with reflection
- contemplative melodies for solitude
- gradual development towards serenity
- ethereal soundscapes inspire imagination
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, energetic tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- glacial landscapes· cascading water· fluidity of rivers
- Career context
- Released in 1993, 'Water Stories' marked a pivotal moment in Ketil Bjørnstad's career as he transitioned from a notable jazz pianist to an acclaimed composer and artist. This album followed his earlier works that established him in the Norwegian jazz scene, showcasing his ability to blend classical influences with contemporary jazz aesthetics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tord Gustavsen· Eivind Aarset· Marilyn Crispell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Part one, Blue Ice (The Glacier): Glacial Reconstruction 6:58
- 2 Part one, Blue Ice (The Glacier): Levels and Degrees 7:19
- 3 Part one, Blue Ice (The Glacier): Surface Movements 4:27
- 4 Part one, Blue Ice (The Glacier): The View I 5:18
- 5 Part one, Blue Ice (The Glacier): Between Memory and Presentiment 4:02
- 6 Part two, Approaching The Sea: Ten Thousand Years Later 7:09
- 7 Part two, Approaching The Sea: Waterfall 2:14
- 8 Part two, Approaching The Sea: Flotation and Surroundings 5:20
- 9 Part two, Approaching The Sea: Riverscape 2:14
- 10 Part two, Approaching The Sea: Approaching the Sea 4:50
- 11 Part two, Approaching The Sea: The View II 4:30
- 12 Part two, Approaching The Sea: History 3:46
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