Erik Wøllo

"Norwegian Erik Wøllo is one of the most consistent artists recording today. Elevations is the seventh album of his that I've reviewed and he continues to impress me with his composing and performing talent. One of the things I like most about his work is how he has a trademark “sound” which is recognizable, but yet he never overtly repeats himself. Only the best artists can accomplish this over time and he does it with apparent ease. His music always comes across as being both stimulating from an intellectual standpoint yet emotionally satisfying as well". (Bill Binkelman, 2007). ____________________________________________________________ _____Erik Wøllo the Norwegian composer and musician. He has been a professional artist since 1980 and his musical experience covers a wide range of styles from rock and jazz, to experimental electronic and classical music. He has been composing and performing music for films, theater, ballets and exhibitions. As well as composing for strings, woodwinds and larger orchestras.As a guitarist he has been leading his own groups, playing at clubs, concert halls and festivals in Europe, USA and Canada. As a recording artist, his music has been released worldwide since the early eighties. His music has been very well received, and he has found himself a large audience with many listeners all over the world. He creates music that is both lyrical and rhythmical with emphasizing melodic and structural formations.With his diverse musical background, he successfully integrates elements of pop, rock and classical, as well as ethnic and electronic ambient music styles. He is a highly respected guitarist, and this synthesis shows on his albums as he mixes of technology sounds with the acoustics gathered from the environment. He is also working as a producer, arranger and VST instrument developer. ____________________________________________________________ _____ For more information, visit his official website: www.wollo.com