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“III” is the latest release from Norwegian duo Jonas Sjøvaag (drums + programming) and Juhani Silvola (guitar), two artists dedicated to richly textured, improvisation-driven soundscapes.

About

Jonas H. Sjøvaag is a drummer, composer and artist, currently employed as a PhD fellow at University of Agder.

He is a talented and versatile artist, born with a creative spirit, Jonas has surely made a(n) significant impact in the music industry as a singer, songwriter, and composer.

In addition to his talent as a songwriter, Jonas has also showcased his skills as a composer. His compositions are characterized by intricate melodies, rich harmonies, and a keen sense of musical storytelling. Whether creating music for jazz, pop, experimental ensembles or other artistic projects, Jonas has a remarkable ability to capture the essence of a story and enhance it through his musical arrangements.

In That Dark Night, music video

This video has since its release won some awards, been shown around the world, sometimes as part of the winners section, sometimes as part of the "refused" section (like in Grimstad, Norway).

The point of this video was to make something more from that trembling emotion inherent in the track, and to further emphasize on that. I think it worked.
Blue for N0 - poster image

Blues for No

This is the piece "blues for N0", originally made for a presentation at Artistic Research Forum in Oslo, March 2024. Currently enroute to a life as an installation, projected on a screen somewhere in Europe. It also lives on YouTube and Instagram, and is the second iteration of my bot.

Itzama installation

Itzama installation to be shown in Kristiansand

My installation piece, the Itzama stalagmite, will be shown at Kraftverk, Kristiansand, during, and beyond, the upcoming symposium of songwriting. It will happen from Nov. 8th till 9th, and the installation will be available for some time to come.