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 Label: Gompa Records Cat. No.: GRCD02 Released: July 2007 Format: Compact Disc FUTURE WHIRL Sister of Light CDR (self released) Future Whirl is the current project of Bard Titlestad, Norwegian musician now based in the USA, who is also known for his earlier recordings as Oberon. Bard terms Future Whirl's genre as 'Devotional music', and indeed it does have a strongly spiritual quality. Sister of Light concerns earth spirituality and a love for a soulmate which reaches mystical proportions. Musically it is sophisticated pop, melodic and moving, based largely around piano and atmospheric synth. Mystic Journey (Pt. III) is a beautiful laid-back song which introduces an acoustic guitar style reminiscent of traditional Spanish music. Sun Whirl is an ethereal instrumental combining elements of ambient and spacerock. An immensely talented artist whose music never ceases to impress! - Kim Harten LEGENDS MAGAZINE (USA), #11/06 Sister of Light is very slow moving and soothing, with subtle guitars and lightly tapping beats – a very natural setting and sound throughout this three track release. Bard Titlestaad appeared in our pages before, back in Legends #133, with a release entitled Future Whirl as well and gave us similar workmanship. Bard remains universal and natural with slow moving ensembles, smooth movements and very light rhythms. Sister of Light has a very Beatles vibe. Backing accompaniament is smooth and soothing, guitars and piano wrapped nicely against a backdrop of naturality. Mystic Journey (Pt. III) has a much slower rhythm and the percussion is not as prevalent, light strums are smooth and vocals are more on speaking terms now. The three track CD closes with Sun Whirl, an instrumental piece. Nearly rhythmless, Sun Whirl is ambient in make-up with subtle manipulations other than the sliding flute-like dirge that mournfully fills the track. Bard’s work under the Future Whirl banner remains a natural process using man made tools to build from the surroundings. His lyrics are spiritual and meaningful but his voice never damages the natural atmosphere the instrumentals create. Finding a nice balance between the human that is Bard Titlestaad and the natural that is his backing music is managed well. - Marcus Pan |