Susana Santos Silva · trumpet
Mark Solborg · guitar & electronics
Simon Toldam · piano & keys
Ingar Zach · Percussion & vibrating membranes
A union of unique voices
Beautiful melodies, odd grooves and vast textures formulated with nerve and a certain friction by some of Scandinavia’s most innovative players.
How do we speak musically - alone and with others - in different languages? Solborg seeks to investigate, illustrate and raise awareness of the continuous cross-cultural inter humane debate, towards a more varied and complex perspective of the world. Cherishing diversity and multiple insights. The confluence of knowledge and resources - of individual voices. A conversation that becomes increasingly important if we are to solve the challenges of our society and species.
The drawings of English plant anatomist Nehemiah Grew (1641 – 1712) used in the cover artwork beautifully illustrates the inner structures and confluences of liquid and nourishment in roots and branches. Bringing the phenomenon of mycorrhiza to mind. A symbiosis between trees and fungi, providing both with enhanced living conditions, fertility and stamina - and an image on the inner workings of the music at hand.
With his multilingual Danish/Argentinian background, travels, work and studies all over the world Solborg has experienced how the words, our idioms and mother tongues are deeply connected with our view of ourselves and the way we resonate with the surrounding world.
The TUNGEMÅL (meaning idiom or tongue) platform is concerned with the guitar as a speaking voice in contemporary chamber musical contexts. With this comprehensive project Solborg wishes to elaborate the intimate listening experience, and develop methods and tools for the creative work at hand. An extensive artistic study and qualifying awareness of the modern guitar in i nterplay with acoustic instruments, and the musical spaces they inhabit.The project has been praised all over Europe, US and Japan for artistic integrity and musical depth.
In this next adventure Solborgs music is handled by a wonderful and starry gathering of some of the finest musicians around - taking their time for qualified conversation. Intense, energetic, poetic and virtuously balanced in dynamics and timbre. An exceptional chamber-musical experience.
Meet Solborg and the Confluencia online, live or order the limited edition 180g vinyl package for an exclusive experience.
Enjoy!
Reviews
DK
❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎ (6/6)
"..et nyt hovedværk i dansk musik." og "En kraftpræstation der sætter både min krop og mit sind i svingninger. ..se bare, håbet lever endnu."
- David Dyrholm, Politiken (DK)
"Det, der gør albummet stærkt, er netop det, mange eksperimenterende udgivelser mangler: plads til eftertanke og dialog med lytteren. Tungemål tør være eksperimenterende uden at overdøve sig selv". -
Simon Heggum, Seismograf (DK)
“et helhetlig «verk» som holdes sammen av Solborgs akustiske gitar, hvor de andre legger seg på og bidrar med ytterst kreativt spill.” - Jan Granlie, Salt Peanuts (NO)
“ stærke musikalske identiteter. Ingar Zach .. får mig til, at skrue op for anlægget, så rummet og kroppen vibrerer med. Susana Santos Silva har en ærlig, næsten tør tone på trompeten, der sætter en helt særlig stemning.” Niels Overgaarrd, jazznyt.blogspot.com
ENG
❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎ (6/6)
“..a new central work in Danish music.” and “A powerful achievement that sets both my body and mind in motion. ..just look, hope is still alive.”
- David Dyrholm, Politiken (DK)
“What makes the album truly powerful is precisely what many experimental releases lack: space for contemplation and dialogue with the listener. Tungemål dares to be experimental without overpowering itself".
Simon Heggum, Seismograf (DK)
“.. a vibrant, balanced, and tangible confluence of beautiful voices, interacting in the most natural, humble, and almost austere manner, and teaching us how to listen carefully in a world burdened with too many distractions.”
- Eyal Hareuveni, The Free Jazz Collective
“..a holistically work held together by Solborg’s acoustic guitar .. with extremely creative interplay. - Jan Granlie, Salt Peanuts (NO)
“ Strong musical identities. Ingar Zach makes me turn up the hifi, so that the room and body vibrates along sympathetically. Susana Santos Silva has an honest tone that sets a unique mood.” Niels Overgaarrd, jazznyt.blogspot.com