Sonata Mix Dwarf Cosmos
Sonata Mix Dwarf Cosmos is the third album by Susanna, also known as Susanna and the Magical Orchestra, released on the label Rune Grammofon.
Background
This is the first album release as Susanna. It is a collection of original songs composed by Susanna, David Wallumrød and Øystein Greni. Joined by a number of the elite jazz and prog rock musician of Norway, including her husband record producer and guitarist Helge Sten, pianists Morten Qvenild and her brother Christian Wallumrød, bassplayer Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, and drummer Pål Hausken, with guitarists Øystein Greni and Ola Fløttum, thereminist Barbara Buchholz and harpist Giovanna Pessi guesting on one song each.Critical reception
The AllMusic reviewer Ned Raggett awarded the album 4 stars, and The Guardian reviewer Jude Rogers awarded the album 5 stars.Track listing
- "Intruder"
- "Born In The Desert"
- "Hangout"
- "People Living"
- "Stay"
- "For You"
- "Better Days"
- "Traveling"
- "Demon Dance"
- "Home Recording"
- "We Offer"
- "Lily"
Musicians
- Susanna Karolina Wallumrød - Vocals, Piano & Guitar
- Morten Qvenild - Celesta, Grand Piano, Synthesizer
- Ingebrigt Håker Flaten - Double Bass
- Christian Wallumrød - Grand Piano
- Helge Sten - Bowed and Slide Guitars
- Pål Hausken - Drums
- Ola Fløttum - Main Guitar
- Øystein Greni - Main Guitar
- Giovanna Pessi - Historical Harp
- Barbara Buchholz - Theremin
Credits
- Composed by Susanna K. Wallumrød & Mellotron
- Mastered by Bob Katz
- Mixed by Helge Sten
- Music by – David Wallumrød, Susanna K. Wallumrød, Øystein Greni
- Producer – Deathprod
- Recorded by – Helge Sten
- Harp Recorded by Helge Sten
- Theremin Recorded by Barbara Buchholz
- Sleeve artwork by Kim Hiorthøy