Name: Begynnelser
Brand: Motorpsycho

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Bonus disc: No

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RLP2193

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2 x 10" plus CD and DVD

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-07-14

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Signed copies: No

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033660021934

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10" / 2 / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Motorpsycho

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Metal

Label GB

Rune Grammofon

Motorpsycho is a Norwegian rock band that was formed in Trondheim in 1989. The original line-up consisted of Bent Sæther, Hans Magnus Ryan, and Kjell Runar Jenssen. They derived their name from a Russ Meyer film and released their first album "Lobotomizer" in 1991. After the departure of Jenssen, Håkon Gebhardt joined as the drummer and remained with the band for 14 years until his departure in 2005 to pursue other projects.
Their music is characterized by its diverse range of styles, incorporating elements of progressive rock, psychedelia, and alternative rock. Over the years, Motorpsycho has gained a loyal following with their unique sound and experimental approach to songwriting.
With numerous albums under their belt, Motorpsycho continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide with their dynamic live performances. Their enduring presence in the music industry is a testament to their talent and dedication as musicians.

Rune Grammofon is an independent music label founded by Rune Kristoffersen under the guidance of Manfred Eicher of ECM. Known for their exclusive digipak format, all releases from the label feature unique designs by the renowned designer Kim Hiorthøy.

With a focus on experimental and innovative music, Rune Grammofon has become a leading force in the contemporary music scene. The label showcases a diverse roster of talented artists who push boundaries and challenge conventions.

Since its inception, Rune Grammofon has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated following. Their commitment to quality and artistic integrity is evident in every release, making them a trusted source for discerning music lovers worldwide.

This music was written for a project Motorpsycho was invited to be a part of byTrøndelag Teater in early 2015. It eventually ended up as the play Begynnelser ("Beginnings"); directed, designed and dramatized by the independent theatre group De Utvalgte based on a new text written by Norwegian author Carl Frode Tiller. It was produced and performed at Trøndelag Teater in Trondheim with a cast drawn mainly from their ensemble. Motorpsycho played live at every performance with a line-up that included "utility psychos" Pål Brekkås or Tos Nieuwenhuizen. The play ran for six weeks in September and October 2016. Not all of this music was eventually used in the play. The band also wrote a lot more during preparations and rehearsals. It was a long process and most of the music was tweaked in a big way to fit the flow and feel of the play. Itwas also played live every night, so what you would have heard during the performances would in most instances have sounded very different from this album. But these initial recordings have a certainunity of intent as well as a sound and a definitive vibe to them that the band feels perhaps represents their input into the project the best, and is what they feel works best as a pure listening experience. The music is not sequenced in the order it was used in the play, and a lot of the music that eventuallywas played in the performances is missing from this album, so this is perhaps best described as 'a version of what it might have been' more than a document of what the soundtrack eventually ended up becoming. One presumes this also probably would explain the title of the album. The titles of the various tracks reflect the band's process. The songs’ names are in many cases inner-band shorthand for associations they gave the composers as they were written, and all of them are additionally graced with a placename taken from the area of Norway that both Hans Magnus Ryan and Bent Sæther of Motorpsycho grew up in, and where the play is set.The included dvd contains a documentary and a complete 2 hour filmed performance of the play -with English subtitles -forthose who want to see it and hear the final and complete music score performed in context. So all in all you get a lot of new, original Motorpsycho music.

Begynnelser

Music GB