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Pinô

by Otto A Totland

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Ashleigh [Tyler] Clark
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Ashleigh [Tyler] Clark Under the façade of the melancholy tone, there is such a rich range of emotion that is explored in this repertoire. I love it! Favorite track: Bluss.
Ulrik H. Kold
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Ulrik H. Kold There are so many beautiful tracks on this album. It is nearly impossible to choose a favourite. I decided upon the title track - for no particular reason. If you like one track you are likely to love the rest of the album, too. Favorite track: Pinô.
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din.tai.fun this track just hits me in the feels. had to get the album for it :) Favorite track: Pinô.
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naveediqbalm The scene in the film and the film itself, The Worst Person in the World helped me discover this artist by the song Solêr. Decided I had to get this album! Favorite track: Solêr.
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1.
Open 02:30
2.
Steps 01:52
3.
Oana 01:38
4.
Solêr 02:35
5.
Aquet 03:39
6.
Weltz 02:14
7.
Pinô 02:45
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Seveen 02:41
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Ro To 02:21
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North Way 02:14
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Julie 02:29
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Frost 01:58
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Bluss 02:06
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Flomé 03:00
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Âust 02:29
16.
Run 02:20
17.
Jonas 01:20
18.
Closer 02:13

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Otto A Totland's modern compositional elements are most widely recognized as half of the Norwegian duo Deaf Center, where his melancholic, intricate piano work provides haunting relief to the beds of noise and deep strings from Erik K Skodvin. Pinô is the first full-length release by Totland, though his solo work has been released once, as the 5-minute A-side of Sonic Pieces 7inch Harmony From the Past. Otto's previously brief vignettes are now expanded into a fully personal realization of his own style.
Initial track Open fills itself with heavy, knowing pauses that quickly become overwhelmed with the desire to understand what's to come. Each silence leads into quick flutters of keys, preparing the listener for a vast terrain of giddy beauty, bleak depths, and true contentedness. Pinô quickly recalls deep winter; in front of a fireplace for days on end, you lose how far along you've ventured into the 18 tracks without any idea how far is left to go. The experience feels inevitable, with no other option but to curl up somewhere cozy and appreciate the sense of timelessness that Totland has created. His album is a haunting modern compositional treasure, expressed through instrumentals completely unique to Totland and captured masterfully by Nils Frahm at Durton Studios.
With Pinô, Otto A Totland appears out of the Norwegian landscape, sharing an achievement that will provide a relief during the brooding winter darkness. Though a highly personal endeavor, the recognizable continuation of Totland’s compositions will attract fans of Deaf Center, and the cinematic and classical components of his solo work will hold sway for those familiar with Harold Budd or Dustin O’Halloran.

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released January 31, 2014

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Otto A Totland's modern compositional elements are most widely recognized as half of the Norwegian duo Deaf Center, where his melancholic, intricate piano work provides haunting relief to the beds of noise and deep strings from Erik K Skodvin.

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