Welcome to the world of Örsten, an eccentric and emotive place that conspires to draw you into its experimental heart. Awash with classical musicianship entangled in a cut and paste approach, 'Cutworks' adds new dimension to the art of cinematics, hip-hop and traditional instrumentation. The title of his début album refers to the use of cut and paste, a technique that used to form the basis of Örsten's work in the early days. Örsten's ability to... Read more
Welcome to the world of Örsten, an eccentric and emotive place that conspires to draw you into its experimental heart. Awash with classical musicianship entangled in a cut and paste approach, 'Cutworks' adds new dimension to the art of cinematics, hip-hop and traditional instrumentation. The title of his début album refers to the use of cut and paste, a technique that used to form the basis of Örsten's work in the early days. Örsten's ability to manoeuvre between moods of vulnerability ('Fleur Blanche'), terror ('Mediatainment'), and gracefulness ('Adagio Sostenuto'), introduces an adept approach that embraces new styles of music. Örsten's cinematic approach gains clarity through the sonic pulsations of 'War' and 'Don't Make Me Shout', while 'Long Story Short' and 'Between Night and Evening' deliver many sharp gleams of hope. Superimposing synthesizers and melancholic vocals on luscious string harmonies and tender piano solos, 'Cutworks' is altogether meditative and refined. Show less
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