Knut Reiersrud - Sweet showers of rain

Since he released Blå Koral with Iver Kleive, he has continued to surprise us – be it with World Music, Norwegian folk music, psalms, blues or rock’n’roll – this man is unmanagable, and it’s been a joy being part of it.

We gave Knut ”carte blanche”, and heard nothing for six months. Now the music is here, more agressive than before, solidly anchored in blues, gospel, r’n’b and other black music, but still very personal. Knut Reiersrud has always worked with combining traditional styles with a newer and more current content. ”I’ve become more aware of the possibilities offered by modern technology, both when it comes to instruments and studio equipment, sampling and loops”, Knut explains. The lyrics on this album are more meaningful than ever – check out the words on the title track for example.

In studio were also Christian Wallumrød, Iver Kleive, Audun Erlien, Paolo Vinaccia, Anders Engen, Reidar Skår and also the Indian/Norwegian rap artist Samsaya.