GEMSTAR25

Emerging from the ruins that comprised hip hop music at the turn of the century, Gemstar began exploring new ways of sonic expression. Drawing on the funk soul legacy of the 1970s, he soon developed a distinct sound somewhere between old and new. With a wide array of immediate references ranging from rock, pop and electronic to all sorts of contemporary genres with silly names the soundscape of Gemstar is multifaceted, yet focused; intricate, yet catchy. Always involved in the production side, the instrumental palette of Gemstar avoids the constraints of fixed genres; at times reminiscent of 1980s drum/synth minimalism, while at other times bordering on vividly saturated, orchestral set-ups. Vocally, the harmonies are incisive and playful, often brought to an abrupt halt by something unexpected, be it an edgy shout or a brash statement. As a songwriter, Gemstar finds new and fresh ways of looking at the obvious, persuasively capturing the essence of a feeling or situation from an odd perspective. Writing about the joys and depressions of a young mans life and pursuit for the things that matter, the issue at stake is nothing less than unbridled love itself!Next to playing with his eight man live band, Gemstar is involved in projects with several producers on the Danish scene, each baring its own independent signature.