FATAMORGANA by Rasmus Holm Quartet

“Experimental, yet accessible indie-jazz”

The four band members have for several years played together in Berlin on the city's exuberant music scene, and everything from avant-garde jazz to East African folk music, has formed the breeding ground for their meeting on FATAMORGANA. In the new quartet with Rasmus Holm (DK) at the helm, the band aims, without chord instrument, to create a sonic reflection that is experimental and innovative, and at the same time gives a feeling of musical familiarity.

FATAMORGANA is rooted in the traditions of jazz, but also includes elements inspired by the synth and guitar role of bands such as Beach House and Black Dub. The music is melodic and accessible in the form of its simple harmonics in, for example, the opening track “Kibera”, where fluid textures create a sound image that looks more forward than backward. FATAMORGANA deviates from rhythmic norms, but is at the same time reassuringly well known through its harmonies and structure of the compositions. The mood of the music is constantly evolving, from gloomy to playful, and new nuances and layers emerge from the band's interplay, creating a musical continuum.

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