March 15,2007
歌頌自然與音樂尋根│挪威音樂家阿爾菲‧亨里克森

ARVE HENRIKSEN
+ STRJON
+ RUNE GRAMMOFON 2007
從深受日本古文化薰陶的「作庭記(Sakuteiki)」到巧妙融合世界民族音樂的浩然之作「光與影(Chiaroscuro)」,挪威小喇叭手阿爾菲‧亨里克森(Arve Henriksen)闊別三年的第三張專輯「史崔穹(Strjon)」,引領聽者走進位於挪威西岸一個名喚「史崔(Stryn)」的老舊農莊,同時也是阿爾菲‧亨里克森年少成長的地方。「Strjon」被認為是阿爾菲‧亨里克森一次自我剖析的尋根之作;當他再次踏上這遍熟悉的土地,冰河與雪崩等波瀾壯闊的景致再次襲上阿爾菲‧亨里克森的心頭,於是他將靈感告訴了長年音樂上的合作夥伴赫爾基‧史坦(Helge Sten),並找來超靜音(Supersilent)的鍵盤手史塔利‧史托洛肯(ståle storløkken)擔任伴奏,將阿爾菲‧亨里克森自16歲起於史崔斷斷續續完成的八首作品,再加上四首新作集結成「Strjon」這張耐人尋味的音樂唱片,也試圖讓樂迷看見他大膽前衛的音樂形象下,那難得自然樸實的一面。
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也許你已經知道阿爾菲‧亨里克森曾經有過一個知名的三重奏組合VESLEFREKK,同時也是超靜音即興四重奏(Supersilent)的一員;事實上,八七年當阿爾菲‧亨里克森還是特隆罕姆音樂學院的研習生時已經是一名四處往返演奏的自由音樂家。與ECM藝人瓊‧拜克(Jon Balke)、特萊格維‧賽姆(Trygve Seim)、克里斯坦‧維烏姆羅德(Christian Wallumrød)的合作,也是阿爾菲‧亨里克森音樂事業上一個成功的轉折。而他三張個人專輯全交由Rune Grammofon發行;首先是O一年獲得尼爾斯‧彼德‧摩瓦(Nils Petter Molvær)協助,因而進一步鑽研日本尺八、古箏等樂器而完成的「Sakuteiki」專輯,與世界音樂大師史蒂芬‧米格斯(Stephan Micus)同年作品「沙漠之詩(Desert Poems)」均是收集亞洲音樂文明的珍貴遺產。三年後阿爾菲‧亨里克森找來了實驗電子奇才楊‧朋(Jan Bang)以及前衛鼓手奧頓‧克萊弗(Audun Kleive)共同完成了一張橫跨古典與民族音樂典範的宏碩之作「Chiaroscuro」;該唱片裡阿爾菲‧亨里克森的小喇叭演奏不單是神乎奇技,更首次展現出個人假音吟唱的歌唱才華,「Chiaroscuro」絕對是一部劇力萬鈞的另類三重奏作品。
一邊分心為超靜音錄製專輯與音樂演出,另一廂阿爾菲‧亨里克森持續參與克里斯坦‧維烏姆羅德(Christian Wallumrød Ensemble)、特萊格維‧賽姆(Trygve Seim Ensemble)等人的合奏演出,同時也與剖音(Poing)的風琴手弗洛德‧特浩里(Frode Haltli)共同錄製ECM的音樂專輯,阿爾菲‧亨里克森可說是多才多藝。與「Chiaroscuro」闊別三年後,新專輯「Strjon」於今年二月底面世,阿爾菲‧亨里克森重新拾起對家鄉史崔(Stryn)的緬懷,與赫爾基‧史坦(Helge Sten)、史塔利‧史托洛肯(ståle storløkken)帶來了一張回歸寧靜與平淡的自然音樂尋根。專輯由阿爾菲‧亨里克森與與赫爾基‧史坦兩人攜手完成,赫爾基‧史坦並首次在阿爾菲‧亨里克森的單飛作品裡擔任吉他等樂器伴奏。專輯開場曲"evocation"是一部阿爾菲‧亨里克森以小喇叭獨奏演出的激昂樂曲,小喇叭的咆哮竟也能有泰傑‧瑞普道爾如鋼絲般碎裂的電吉他狂馳之妙。"black mountain"在赫爾基‧史坦的電吉他與史塔利‧史托洛肯陰鬱低迴的鍵琴音色伴奏下,彷彿是一部山的哭咆。"ascent"從渾厚低垂的電子音樂一路向上攀升,搭配稀薄假音人聲的合音愈顯得孤寂與悲愴;阿爾菲‧亨里克森充滿靈性的小喇叭之音仍舊是最受到矚目的焦點。"leaf and rock"透過夢幻矇矓的吉他音色,隱喻出自然景觀驟變的壯麗與不朽。"ancient and accepted rite"透過史塔利‧史托洛肯鋒利的電琴音色營造出一份莊嚴典雅的古儀式風情。"twin lake"裡小喇叭與鐘擺聲效的緊密結合,彷彿是兩條靜謐的河流彼此交疊、相互奔流。回到旋律優柔唯美的"green water",阿爾菲‧亨里克森再展豐沛與靈性的小喇叭吹奏。"alpine pyramid"仍舊是一部出色的寫景音樂篇章,在銅管合奏的飽滿音色牽引下,有一股波濤洶湧之勢。回歸沉靜的"wind and bow"、陰鬱低鳴的"strjon",亦或是飄零遠眺的"glacier descent",每一幕都像是對自然萬物的讚嘆、對古老生命的追溯。結尾曲"in the light"象徵著曙光,也有著「新生」之意;阿爾菲‧亨里克森特別在曲子裡加入了嬰孩的對白聲,或許是他三個孩子所帶給他的靈感。專輯在一份激昂與悲沉的小喇叭情緒下劃下句點,也象徵著一趟旅程的結束。
阿爾菲‧亨里克森的來信中特別告知他近日的個人行程與參與錄音演出計畫,在此重新整理一一詳列於下:
其中包括與親密愛人安娜‧瑪麗亞‧弗里曼的中世紀三重奏(TRIO MEDIAEVAL)等等合作,更詳細的採訪內容請參見「M社會」雜誌四月號。
個人音樂會(Soloconcerts):
"BYLARM" 8th of Feb in Trondheim with ståle storløkken (Supersilent).
Natt Jazz 24th of May.
Lichtfield Festival (UK) 11th of July.
Collaboration with David Sylvian at Molde Jazz Festival 21st of July. Musicians involved: ståle storløkken,Jan Bang, Audun Kleive.
超靜音四重奏巡演(SUPERSILENT):
The plans for this band are not ready yet, but here are some of the things:
We will release a double record in June (Supersilent 8-9 on Rune Grammofon)
Concert at Bale Jazz 12th of May.
We are holding dates for tours in Canada/USA/China etc.?Dates not confirmed, but will be in the second part of 07.
Planning solotour in October (15.-21.) and November (14-18).
克里斯坦‧維烏姆羅德(Christian Wallumrød Ensemble 4):
Touring in beginning of February
Concerts:
Fartein Valen Festival in Haugesund April the 21st
Bath Festival May the 27th
(專輯請參見ECM)
克里斯坦‧維烏姆羅德(Christian Wallumrød Ensemble 6):
Release of new album (ECM) February/March with concerts
(專輯即將發行,詳情請恰「紅色音樂」)
特萊格維‧賽姆(Trygve Seim Ensemble):
Concerts:
France 19th of May.
Natt Jazz 29th of May.
Molde Jazz Festival 20th of July.
絲妮卡‧藍潔蘭(Sinikka Langeland):
Release of record at ECM
(密切留意ECM的消息)
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其他合作(Other collaborations):
與中世紀三重奏(w/ TRIO MEDIAEVAL)
I hope to play some concerts with them to get to know the possibilities of soundmaking and how to collaborate musically with them before the recording session in September. Here are some pencilled dates:
Opening ceremony at Festspillene i Bergen 23rd of May. Terje Isungset will also participate.
Sunriceconcert at Festspillene i Vestfold. Jan bang will also participate.
Punkt Festival in Kristiansand on the 31st of Aug and 1st of Sept. Jan bang will also participate.
Recording in St.Gerold with Rosam羹nde Quartet and John Potter September 3rd to ?
與安娜‧瑪麗亞‧弗里曼(w/ ANNA MARIA FRIMAN)
Duoconcert (Church) at Balejazz Festival on the 12th of May.
與弗洛德‧特浩里(w/ FRODE HALTLI)
Concert at Banlieues Bleues end of March
Release of record at ECM
(專輯即將發行)
與前衛打擊樂手泰傑(w/ TERJE ISUNGSET)
Ice-concerts in Sapporo (Japan) mid February. Ice-concerts in Norway beginning of March (Rikskonsertene)
與挪威交響樂團(w/ Bodø SINFONIETTA)
Concert. Music by Peter Tornquist "Crossing Images". This piece was written for London Sinfonietta and me for the FuseLeeds Festival in May this year.
A rewritten and longer version of this piece will be presented at this concert.
與布瑞曼交響樂團(w/ BREMEN SINFONIETTA)
Concert. Musicians involved: ståle storløkken,Jan Bang, Audun Kleive. 10th of March.
與挪威管樂團(w/ NORWEGIAN WIND ENSEMBLE)
Release of record "Sketches of Spain" with Maria Schneider. Gil Evans original arrangements. Releasedate not set. Label not confirmed.
與POOLPLAYERS
(Benoit Delbeque, Steve Ar羹gelles and Lars Juul)
Concert in Le Mans on the 10th of May.
Release of record on "Songlines" (Songlines.com)