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\u00d8ystein Skar is a Norwegian pianist and composer. Having learned classical piano music at a young age and studying at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, he spent years touring and recording with various projects and bands, primarily in the realms of jazz and experimental music, before shifting his focus towards experimental electronic music, pop, and studio work. Skar spent over a decade in the pop industry, touring extensively around the world with the band Highasakite<\/strong> with highlights including multiple Norwegian Grammys and platinum albums, selling out the Oslo Spektrum, performing at a Nobel Peace Prize concert, and performing alongside bands like Of Monsters and Men<\/strong> and London Grammar.<\/strong> Beyond that, Skar has collaborated with many of Norway\u2019s leading dance and theatre companies, scoring music for television and creating commissioned works.<\/p>\n

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The occasion that brings this artist to our humble pages however is the forthcoming release of a lovely new solo record due this spring on the Moderna Records<\/strong> imprint. Hem<\/em><\/strong> (or \u201chome\u201d in the local dialect) was recorded during the cold winter months of 2023 in Skar\u2019s home in a densely wooded area outside Oslo and the music it presents reflects the peace and solitude of that setting while striving throughout to conjure the feeling of returning to something familiar. Sonically, the album draws on Skar\u2019s extensive musical background and runs a gamut from classical and jazz inflected solo piano to lively, sparkling arrangements that weave in mellotrons, celestas, and analog synths.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the album\u2019s release, you can enjoy a premiere viewing of a filmed performance of \u201cRuna\u201d, a tender, close mic\u2019d solo piano piece that leads off the album and sets the tone for a beautiful listening experience. In the meantime, see the links below for more information and links when Hem <\/em><\/strong>becomes available on May 9th.<\/p>\n

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