Tytingvag Ensemble

„Let Go – Instrumentals“ is both a bold experiment and a highly atmospheric Jazz-album: The songs of Randi Tytingvågs „Let Go“ are returning as dreamy instrumentals - from which the original vocal tracks have carefully been removed. When Tytingvåg re-released her acclaimed full-length „Let Go“ internationally early this year, listeners marveled at how the charismatic Norwegian singer had managed to create a captivating sound and momentum without the use of either drums or percussion. The achievement wasn't merely hers, though, but equally relied on the talents of her long-term live-band Tytingvåg Ensemble. As its members are now impressively demonstrating, the stories behind these songs are even holding up without the unique voice of their bandleader.

To Anders Aarum, a split personality can actually add to the magic. Shakin' Our Souls proves the point, feeling like three albums blended into one: On the one hand, it offers driven, classically schooled jazz. On the other dreamy beatscapes propelled by pulsating grooves. And thrown in for good measure, there's also the occasional excursion into atmospheric electronics. Aarum won't even decide which instrument to focus on: Rhodes, Moog or just the piano? Thankfully for the listener, he just can not decide.