The Norwegian hymn opens the album, introduced by Vespestad's rumbling drums and eerie glissandi from bassist Raknes, before the piano enters in an eastern mode that recalls Gustavsen's work with vocalist Simin Tander on the album 'What was said'.
Overall, it's a restrained and rather stately sounding trio, with few of Vespestad's trademark drum and bass whispers. On this record you won't find much extensive soloing.
The sequence created by the final five (of ten) tunes is a formidable triumph, with the original compositions 'Extended Circle', 'Beneath Your Wisdom', and - especially - the transcendent final number, 'Seattle Song'.
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