{"product_id":"arrival-2","title":"Arrival","description":"\u003cp\u003eTheir first two albums, \u003ci\u003eExit \u003c\/i\u003e(2013) and \u003ci\u003eEnter \u003c\/i\u003e(2014), presented us with sizable and ambitious line-ups of 28 musicians. \u003ci\u003eRitual\u003c\/i\u003e (2016) saw it reduced to 21 and with \u003ci\u003eArrival \u003c\/i\u003eit ́s been trimmed down to a \"mere\" 14, with the core trio of Fire! (Mats Gustafsson, Johan Berthling and Andreas Werliin) and the two singers Mariam Wallentin and Sofia Jernberg being the only constant members since the beginning. Apart from this reduction, the main line-up difference is the introduction of a string quartet. This \"cleanup\" has worked wonders, keeping the rhythm and horn sections to their bare necessities, with the string quartet expanding the canvas and bringing a new, exciting dimension to the table. And on top of their game; the two powerful and sublime singers, quite different, but still blending perfectly. We also have to mention drummer and producer Andreas Werliin for his work in the audio department; rarely have we heard such a detailed, warm, deep and dynamic mix from a relatively complex combination of instruments. While their three previous albums can be considered as uniform works, if not conceptual, \u003ci\u003eArrival\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of more individual compositions and songs, including two stunning cover versions. \u003ci\u003eBlue Crystal Fire\u003c\/i\u003e by visionary guitarist Robbie Basho was first heard on his 1978 album \u003ci\u003eVisions of the Country\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eAt Last I Am Free\u003c\/i\u003e is today probably best known from Robert Wyatt ́s version, but originally written by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rogers of Chic. Although the rest of the tracks are credited to Berthling, Gustafsson, Werliin and Wallentin, it ́s important to stress that this time the orchestra members have had considerable creative input throughout the process. \u003ci\u003eArrival\u003c\/i\u003e is light and shade,joy and despair, structure and improvisation, performed by an ensemble of excellent musicians. As fine as their previous albums are, with Arrival they have upped the ante on all levels. We consider it a major piece of work, both in our catalogue as well as in Scandinavian \"jazz\". \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rune Grammofon","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50414409285963,"sku":"1062417","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50414412595531,"sku":"1062425","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/12372331-58f1-4f2a-bc8a-7d958ec8ff16_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726683276","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/products\/arrival-2","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}