Beyond, by Cecilie Strange

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1.	The Alices of my Life 07:02	buy track
2.	Byssan Lull 09:46	buy track
3.	Where my heart lives 06:43	buy track
4.	Midnight Sun upon Saltværsøya 07:22	buy track
5.	New Life 07:32	buy track
6.	The Great Grand 06:38	buy track

about

A musical statement of peace, relaxation and contemplation inspired by the arrival of motherhood, Danish saxophonist and April Records artist Cecilie Strange presents her new album ‘Beyond’, set to release on June 9th.
Following her acclaimed 2021 release ‘Blikan’, which has seen Strange gain international recognition in the form of over 1 million plays on Spotify and reviews in wide-reaching publications including Downbeat magazine.
The record is a melancholic, spacious, Nordic ode to the circle of life, both literally and conceptually. Recorded by four musicians (her “dream team”) arranged in a circle, the compositions reflect on those she loves, and those she has loved and lost.
It begins with a song dedicated to the grandmother she lost when she was eight years old as well as to her daughter, both who share the name ‘Alice’. ‘Byssan Lull’ is an interpretation of a lullaby Cecilie sings to her children, taught to her by her husband who had it sung to him by his mother when he was a child. ‘Where My Heart Lives’ is dedicated to her husband, with whom she has spent half of her life. ‘Midnight Sun Upon Saltværsøya’ was inspired by witnessing the eternal light on a small island off the coast of Norway.
Lyrical, lamenting melodies are the focal point of ‘Beyond’, emerging from every corner of the ensemble and removing the boundaries between the improvised and the composed. Experienced ensemble playing, comforting harmony and sparse, intentional musicality create a sense of delicate intensity that demands to be listened to.
This ‘dream’ quartet of pianist Peter Rosendal, drummer Jakob Høyer and bassist Thommy Andersson accompanied Cecilie on her previous two bodies of work. “The mutual understanding and musical chemistry between us allows for a freer approach to ensemble playing” she commented. There were no discussions regarding who would take what solo - the four simply arranged themselves in a circle and played. The result - with the addition of guest vocalist Josefine Cronholm on two tracks - is a dynamic, emotive and interactive recording that oozes togetherness and intimacy.

“The music here is, as Cecilie says, about the circle of life. About motherhood and love. It all comes together gently, slowly, a musical painting of life, love, and death, observed slowly in a very good place on a small Norwegian Island. Brightened by joy and the magic of the birds and the midnight sun.” - Derek Ansell, Jazz Journal

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released June 9, 2023

Cecilie Strange Quartet:
Cecilie Strange: Saxophone
Peter Rosendal: Piano
Thommy Andersson: Bass
Jakob Høyer: Drums
Plus Special Guest:
Josefine Cronholm: Vocals & Percussion on "Byssan Lull" & "New Life"

Recorded at The Village Recording, August 22nd, 2022, by Thomas Vang
Mixed by August Wanngren/Oui Music
Mastered by John Fomsgaard at Karmacrew.
Photos by Kennet Islandi Havgaard (front) and Jonas Lyngdam (back)
Cover design by Enrico Andreis
Liner Notes by Derek Ansell, Jazz Journal

All compositions by Cecilie Strange
Published by April Publishing ApS
Except for ‘Byssan Lull’ which is a traditional Swedish folk song

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Cecilie Strange Copenhagen, Denmark

discography

Beyond

Jun 2023
Blikan

Apr 2021
Blue

May 2020
The Beginning

May 2015

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