Hög sjö - Hög sjö (2023)

Hög sjö is the artist moniker of the esteemed Swedish producer, musician and songwriter Patrik Berger. He has been behind huge hits for the likes of Robyn, Charli XCX, Diana Ross, Tame Impala, Taylor Swift, Sigrid, Mura Masa, Icona Pop, Santigold, Lana Del Rey and many more.
As Hög sjö (heavy sea) he creates stunning instrumental soundscapes, showcasing his masterful musicianship and composition prowess. His music traverses a groovy, progressive and jazzy landscape, pulling together influences of world music, film music, rock and classical composition in astounding effortless fashion.
Further musicians are enlisted on Hög sjö to bring this spectacular album to fruition including Jesper Nordenström (piano/keys), Nils Törnqvist (drums), Andreas Hourdakis (guitar), Isak Hedtjärn (clarinet)/saxophone/whistle), Evan Smith (saxophone/flute/keys) and Yoann Durant (saxophone).
Hög sjö has emerged this year with two remarkable EPs including Raki and Close to God further giving a taste of the forthcoming album. Gnosienne no. 6 completes this trilogy of EPs, with the title track forming the opener of the album.
Hög sjö will feature a further six previously unreleased tracks including the likes of the seductively funky jazz of ‘NYC’, or ‘Youth’ with its bright acoustics and shimmering tubular bells. ‘A New Sun’ is an eerie track of dangerously intoxicating electronics, while the record ends with the dreamy ‘Longitude Platitude’, with its carefree whistles alongside delicate guitars and keys.
The album is an uplifting record full of sonic curiosities which transport the listener to decadent aural plains. It’s a glorious introduction to the intoxicating world of Hög sjö, a mystifying trippy realm that begs to be revisited time and time again.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Hög sjö - Gnosienne no. 6 (2:31)
1.02 - Hög sjö - Overswum (4:14)
1.03 - Hög sjö - Raki (4:43)
1.04 - Hög sjö - Lighthouse (4:45)
1.05 - Hög sjö - Love Is a Gamble (3:41)
1.06 - Hög sjö - Procrastinate Assassin (3:27)
1.07 - Hög sjö - Close to God (3:19)
1.08 - Hög sjö - NYC (2:47)
1.09 - Hög sjö - Away (5:21)
1.10 - Hög sjö - Youth (3:26)
1.11 - Hög sjö - A New Sun (3:24)
1.12 - Hög sjö - I Remember When I See You (3:04)
1.13 - Hög sjö - Buoyant (4:02)
1.14 - Hög sjö - Heart Is a Drum (3:06)
1.15 - Hög sjö - Longitude Platitude (4:09)