Høgni Reistrup

Høgni Reistrup is a 24-year old singer/songwriter from the Faroe Islands. In the summer of 2007, he released his debut album titled ”Hugafar á ferð”, which in English means something similar to ”Mind-set set-out”. “Hugafar á ferð” is a journey into the universe of a young musician whose daily life is very much influenced by a longing to grasp life – in all its many moods, contradictions and complexity. Høgni’s lyrics therefore drift between an earthly realism and a melancholic longing for happiness in all the small corners of life. Having a musical background within classical music, the melodies in his songs are central to the listening experience as each melody tells a unique story of its own.Having been the front man of the popular, funky Faroese band Lawetz, some of the elements of the band’s happy and lively performances continue to flourish in Høgni Reistrup’s music. The sound is nevertheless different – more delicate and thoughtful. Still, there is room for playfulness, as you will hear in some vigorous moments on the CD, performed by his “old” band members, a young and talented violinist and a classically educated cellist. Combining traditional rhythmic music instruments with classical music instruments increases the intensity of the CD, as well at the friendship between band members carries the listeners into a joyous, charming, sincere and diverse music experience.