Release Date: 13 March 2020
Label: Consouling Sounds
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 3481575377693
Genres: Classical Contemporary Country
Description
The idea of Ex Mortis, or 'From Death', was key to this album. It is inscribed on the lute used to record this album, and refers to the renaissance of lute music as carried out by Van Wissem.The new compositions are inspired by 'The Book of Gostlye Grace', which was written by nuns in the convent of Helfta in the 1290's. It depicts an intense religious and even erotic desire to get closer to God.
Playing around the dichotomy of eros and thanatos, Van Wissem paints a vivid and engrossing picture. He got the help from Jarboe, Nikolaj Komiagin and Thor to get his take on Ex Mortis come to full fruition. Jozef Van Wissem will extensively tour 2020 to promote Ex Mortis. NPR - "Ex Mortis, the umpteenth album by the experimental lute player and composer, excavates The Book of Gostlye Grace, an obscure text written by German nuns in 1290. Jarboe, an incredible vocal presence wherever she deems worthy, turns this meditative slow burn into an incantation." Vocals, Lutes, Electronic Beats by Jozef Van Wissem With Guests : Jarboe (Swans) Thor ( Swans) Nikolaj Komiagin (Shortparis).
Tracklisting
Wiegedood
Wiegedood
Throatsnapper
Takh
Solar Temple & Dead Neanderthals
Solar Temple
Sleepbomb
Nadja
The Supreme Court
North Sea Radio Orchestra
North Sea Radio Orchestra
Minco, Theodoor Borg Eggersman
Kosmos Trio
Kimmie Rhodes
Kimmie Rhodes
Kate Moore
