3 (Susanna and the Magical Orchestra album)
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| Released | 24 August 2009 | |||
| Genre | Pop, jazz | |||
| Length | 47:01 | |||
| Label | Rune Grammofon (Norway) | |||
| Producer | Deathprod | |||
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3 is the sixth album by Susanna, and the third release in duo with Morten Qvenild as Susanna and the Magical Orchestra, released on the label Rune Grammofon (RCD 2090).
Background
[edit]This is the third album release by the duo, with mostly original songs composed by the two of them individually. Joined on a few of the tracks by some of the elite jazz and prog rock musician of Norway. All About Jazz critic John Kelman, in his review of Susanna's album 3 states:
| ... Relying on Wallumrød's pure, direct approach to singing and Qvenild's glorious attention to texture, 3 is another highlight in the careers of both Susanna and the Magical Orchestra the collective, and its two members individually. Stark, beautiful, tender and heartfelt, it's a singer/songwriter's album for the 21st century...[1] |
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes | [3] |
Reception
[edit]The AllMusic reviewer Heather Phares awarded the album 4 stars,[2] and Tiny Mix Tapes reviewer Split Foster awarded the album 4 stars.[3]
Track listing
[edit]- "Recall" (5:50)
- "Guiding Star" (4:39)
- "Game" (5:26)
- "Palpatine's Dream" (5:01)
- "Another Day" (3:56)
- "Deer Eyed Lady" (3:45)
- "Lost 4:43)
- "Subdivisions" (4:52)
- "Come On" (4:02)
- "Someday" (4:47)
Musicians
[edit]- Susanna Wallumrød - Vocals
- Morten Qvenild - Keyboards
- Additional musicians
- Erland Dahlen - Drums & percussion (tracks 1 & 3)
- Andreas Mjøs - Vibraphone (track 3)
- Fredrik Wallumrød - Additional vocals (tracks 3 & 4)
- Mariam Wallentin - Additional vocals (tracks 4 & 6)
- Helge Sten - Guitar (track 6), keyboards (track 10)
- Morten Barrikmo Engebretsen - Bass clarinet (track 7)
Credits
[edit]- Producer – Deathprod
- Co-producer – Susanna and the Magical Orchestra
- Design – Kim Hiorthøy
- Mastered By – Bob Katz
- Mixed by Helge Sten
- Programming & arrangements by Susanna and the Magical Orchestra
- Recorded by Helge Sten & Susanna And The Magical Orchestra
- Lyrics and compositions by Morten Qvenild (tracks: 3–4, 6, 9), Susanna K. Wallumrød (tracks: 1–2, 7, 10), Roy Harper (track 5)
- Composed by Alex Lifeson & Geddy Lee (track 8)
- Lyrics by Neil Peart (track 8)[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Kelman, John (2009-09-03). "Susanna And The Magical Orchestra: 3 (2009)". Musical review. All About Jazz. Retrieved 2014-04-15.
- ^ a b Phares, Heather. "Susanna and the Magical Orchestra - 3". Musical review. Allmusic. Retrieved 2014-04-15.
- ^ a b Foster, Split. "Susanna and the Magical Orchestra - 3". Musical review. Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 2014-04-15.
- ^ "Susanna – 3". Discogs.com. 24 August 2009. Retrieved 2014-04-15.
- ^ "Susanna: 3". Rune Grammofon. Archived from the original on 2014-04-17. Retrieved 2014-04-15.
