Hakon Thelin - ABYSS (2025) [Hi-Res]

The album "Abyss" by Norwegian double bass virtuoso Håkon Thelin is a collection of works written for him by contemporary composers. Thelin, known for his mastery and use of extended techniques, explores the deep sonic possibilities of his instrument. The album includes complex and expressive compositions, such as a work by Idin Samimi Mofakham that reflects the political crisis in Iran through powerful sound textures and Iranian modes, as well as a piece by Edvin Østergaard that presents a detailed spectral analysis of a single note. The album showcases not only the performer's technical skill but also the profound substance of the modern Norwegian school of composition.

Tracklist:
1-1 Hakon Thelin - Øyvind Mæland: KOMMEN du vid meg? [8:18]
1-2 Hakon Thelin;Inga Margrete Aas;Jon Åsnes;Nikolai Matthews - Idin Samimi Mofakham: ...of struggle and hope [14:04]
1-3 Hakon Thelin - Edvin Østergaard: Into A [18:33]
1-4 Hakon Thelin - Jan Martin Smørdal: 3 instances - "h for H" [3:06]
1-5 Hakon Thelin - Jan Martin Smørdal: 3 instances - "to breathe" [3:36]
1-6 Hakon Thelin - Jan Martin Smørdal: 3 instances - "sing" (SHO(r)TS 1) [2:21]