Divide Avenue
The debut album by guitarist and composer Thomas Nordlund unfolds as a nostalgic road song, told through the raw sounds of electric baritone guitar. The music creates a cinematic reflection on his journeys across the vast landscapes of Baja, Mexico.
Miles Left Behind
Recorded in a single four-hour session with his quartet, "Miles Left Behind" elevates the musical language established in "Divide Avenue," introducing more intricate harmonies, unconventional time signatures, and expansive improvisation. It seamlessly incorporates live-triggered, pre-arranged samples of atmospheric sound design, crafted from the harmonics, open strings, and various sounds samples from guitars.
The opening tracks, "Becoming" and "Even Long After," evoke a sense of dark, spacious, and textured soundscapes. This is followed by a unique rendition of “Aerial Boundaries” by Michael Hedges, leading into the nostalgic slide piece “Where Summer Had Gone.” After reinterpreting the classic “Wandering Daughter,” the album concludes with the meticulously composed "Circling Plains" and a slowly unfolding arrangement of “Si” by Nils Frahm.
Through The Clearing Feat. Sarah Morris
A haunting and evocative collaboration with singer/songwriter Sarah Morris, this track captures the essence of searching, feeling lost, and yearning for connection. The slow-burning, moody composition weaves together dark textures crafted from acoustic and gritty electric guitars, keyboards, upright bass, and vintage drums, enveloping the listener in a profound sense of longing.
Heart Is A Passing Train Feat. Sarah Morris
An otherworldly collaboration with singer/songwriter Sarah Morris, this track narrates a tale of love that defies boundaries. The pulse-driven, minimalist composition intertwines repetitive patterns on classical guitar, textured layers of electric guitar, vibrant synthesizer melodies, and a heartbeat anchored by electric bass and vintage drums, guiding the listener through a sense of restlessness.
SESSION WORK
Sarah Morris - Lonely or Free
Sarah Morris - Ordinary Things
Sarah Morris - Hearts in need of repair
Sarah Morris - All Mine
Sarah Morris - Here’s To You
Dave Mehling - Summer in the back seat
Dave Mehling - Big Time Sadness
Dave Mehling - What About Tonight?
Dave Mehling - Garden
Dave Mehling - Show Biz Kids
Dave Mehling - Beach Boy