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6

2003; rune grammofon; RCD 2029
released 20.01.03

6.1 / 6.2 / 6.3 / 6.4 / 6.5 / 6.6

produced by deathprod at audio virus lab
recorded by kai andersen
mixed by helge sten
all selections by supersilent
sleeve by kim hiorthøy
p + c 2003 rune grammofon as
distributed and marketed by ecm records

recorded at athletic sound 3.-7.12.01 15 ips no noise red.
mixed at audio virus lab 20.06.02, 15-23.08.02 24/96
mastered at strype audio 24.09.02

6 vinyl

2003; rune grammofon; RLP 3029
released 20.08.03

6.1 / 6.2 // 6.3 // 6.4 // 6.5 / 6.6

note:
2lp, 180g vinyl in thick gatefold sleeve.
limited to 1000 copies.

6 vinyl

2005; bomba records; BOM 24032
released 28.08.05

6.1 / 6.2 / 6.3 / 6.4 / 6.5 / 6.6

note:
japanese edition; gatefold paper sleeve.

note by rune grammofon:

Supersilent have been a solid cornerstone in Rune Grammofon since the very beginning and are seen by many as the very essence of the label. From the monumental hardcore blizzard storms of "1-3" to the elegant electrojazz of "4" and the almost quiet soundscapes of "5", this new album is where the sum of all things Supersilent comes together in a shape of almost epic proportions. Like "1-3" and "Scorch Trio" it was recorded at Athletic Sound in Halden, Norway. More than ever it appears clear that their music lives in a no man's land between the genres, somewhere between rock, electronica, jazz and modern composition. As with all their recordings and live performances, everything here is improvised. That most of the music on "6" appears to be written or at least arranged, is testament to the high, almost telepatic level they work at . Needless to say, there are no overdubs. Often being labelled jazz because of the improvising aspect of the music and the fact that three of the members come from a jazz background, with "6" they are just as likely to attract followers of bands such as Goodspeed You! Black Emperor, Sigur Rós, King Crimson, (late) Talk Talk or Popol Vuh.

note by ecm:

Norway's preeminent free electronic improvising group continues to carve out its own space in between experimental jazz and experimental rock. Often more unambiguously melodic than its predecessors, but also powerful, "6" suggests an ambient music with teeth.

english press release:

Supersilent 6 was recorded during a 5 day studio session at Athletic Sound in Halden, Norway, the all analogue facility where other important Rune Grammofon albums like "Supersilent 1-3" (RCD 2001) and "Scorch Trio" (RCD 2025) were made. From the monumental hardcore blizzard storm of "1-3" to the elegant electrojazz of "4" and the almost quiet soundscapes of "5", this new album is where the sum of Supersilent comes together in a shape of almost epic proportions.

Again, the names of the players do not appear on the cover. This is Supersilent music, collective work, group improvising, and not a matter of individual grandstanding. They never rehearse as a group and don't discuss the music with each other, meeting only to play concerts or to record. Supersilent music lives in a no-man's-land between the genres, somewhere between rock, electronica, jazz and modern composition. In fact, much of the music on "6" appears to be written or at least arranged, again making it clear that these musicians communicate on a high, almost telepatic level. Needless to say, there are no overdubs. Everything is presented as it was performed in the studio.

Often being labelled jazz because of the improvising nature of the music and the fact that three of the members come from a jazz background, with "6" they are just as likely to attract followers of rock bands such as Goodspeed You! Black Emperor, Sigur Ros, King Crimson and (late) Talk Talk.

Supersilent was formed in Oslo in 1997 after producer and soundartist Helge Sten approached free jazz trio "Veslefrekk" with the idea of forming a new quartet. The first time they played together was a concert at Bergen Jazz Festival the same year. Their first album, the triple set "1-3" was released in early 98, also being the first release in the Rune Grammofon catalogue.

Keyboardist Ståle Storløkken is a member of Tere Rypdal's Skywards trio and a freelance musician, trumpeter Arve Henriksen released his solo debut album "Sakuteiki" last year to high international acclaim, he has recorded with Trygve Seim on both his ECM albums and twice with Christian Wallumrod and Jon Balke. He is also a member of the Anglo-Norwegian quartet Food. Drummer Jarle Vespestad has played with Nils Petter Molvær, Jon Balke and Tore Brunborg amongst others. Helge Sten, aka Deathprod, was a former member of rock group Motorpsycho and is an important producer on the various independent scenes in Norway, with credits including Jaga Jazzist, Nils Petter Molvær, Motorpsycho and several others. With Biosphere he remixed Norwegian composers Arne Nordheim's electronic works on the Rune Grammofon album "Nordheim Transformed" (RCD 2005).

Supersilent will play European concerts in March and they have a UK tour in May.

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