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Hibernation

by Inger Nordvik

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Denial 03:16
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2.
Echo 03:52
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3.
Secret 03:57
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4.
Hibernation 05:16
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5.
Interlude 03:14
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6.
Go Back 03:51
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7.
Waiting 04:35
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8.
It Follows 04:56
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9.
Ask You 04:16
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"A beautiful body of work (...) Inger Nordvik captures the moment and infuses it into sound in the most special way" Clash Magazine (UK)

The singer and composer Inger Nordvik has a background in classical music, and as a songwriter, she draws in elements from folk, pop and jazz to what has been described as a unique musical universe. In 2020, she released the critically acclaimed debut album “Time”, and is now following up with her second full-length, “Hibernation”, out on February 10th.

With all her plans for “Time” cancelled due to covid, Inger found herself isolated at a small cabin by the sea in Northern Norway. Realising after some time that the pandemic wasn't going anywhere, she decided to use the isolation to work on new music. “I eventually found a routine in all this, ice bathing in the morning and then writing,” explains Inger.

On Hibernation Inger expands upon her musical core of piano and vocals by developing her characteristic chamber-pop sound with a more elaborate production. Her influences on Hibernation mainly lie in the 60s and 70s; whether it’s the arrangements of The Beatles or the classic songwriting of artists like Joni Mitchell and Judee Sill. Combining these sources of inspiration with her sparkling modern production, Inger is creating her very own contemporary style.

The sound design behind Hibernation is not only synonymous musically with the 60s and 70s, but also speaks of issues that are not so different from that period, only brought to light in the new millennium. Because are our voices really being heard on the digital streets?

Inger started working on the album pre-pandemic, and a lot of the feelings she was addressing at the time seemed to accelerate with the lockdowns. Many of the songs on the album, have micro and macro verses - conversations one has with themselves and with the outside world.

The album was recorded in Studio Paradiso (Pom Poko, Sondre Lerche, Jaga Jazzist) in Oslo between December 2021 and February 2022. The core band consisted of bass player Bárður Reinert Poulsen (Espen Berg Trio, Wako), drummer and percussionist Ola Øverby (Fieh), and the guitarist Torstein Slåen (Damata). In addition, Inger brought in a string trio and a brass ensemble.

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released February 10, 2023

Inger Nordvik – vocals, piano, keys
Torstein Slåen - guitars
Bárður Reinert Poulsen – double bass, e-bass, Moog synth
Ola Øverby – drums, percussion

Helena Falk Botolfsen – violin
Agnes Elizabeth Pavelich – viola
Ellen-Martine Gismervik – cello
James Patterson – french horn
Lyder Øverås Røed – trumpet
Runar Fiksdal – trombone
Peder Simonsen – tuba

All music and lyrics by Inger Nordvik

Arrangements by Inger Nordvik, Torstein Slåen, Bárður Reinert Poulsen and Ola Øverby (all songs except Interlude)

String and brass arrangements by Inger Nordvik

Recorded and mixed in Studio Paradiso by Christian Engfelt
Mastered by George Tanderø
Produced by Inger Nordvik

Photos by Charles Mignot
Cover design by Christian Meaas Svendsen

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The Norwegian singer and composer Inger Nordvik has a background in classical music, and as a songwriter, she draws in elements from nordic folk, pop and jazz to what has been described as a unique musical universe. In 2020, she released the critically acclaimed debut album “Time”, and is now following up with her second full-length, “Hibernation”. ... more

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