ScrawlingNinja
What a triumph and an instant classic in my book. Completely speechless for what Anders has achieved here. A perfect end to the trilogy.
Favorite track: Firehorn.
Anders Buaas
T h e W i t c h e s o f F i n n m a r k
«Then the Lord said to me,
Disaster will be poured out from the North
on all who live in the land.»
Jeremiah 1:14
«The Witches of Finnmark» - an instrumental album trilogy, written and produced by Anders Buaas. It was inspired by the book «At the Gates of Hell» by historian Rune Blix Hagen. The witch trials and persecutions in Finnmark in the 16th and 17th century were some of the worst mankind has seen.
Now finally, the third installment will be released, completing Buaas´ trilogy. This has been a major undertaking for many years. Parts I and II were released in 2017 and 2018, getting great reviews both locally and around the world. The music contains elements of folk, blues, progressive rock, jazz and classical. Inspired by bands and artists like Mike Oldfield, Genesis, King Crimson, Al DiMeola, Yngwie Malmsteen, Marillion, Jeff Beck, Gary Moore and many moore ,makes this an exciting musical journey, based on real historical events.
Anders Buaas (b.1974) guitarist, composer and producer from Larvik, Norway.
Previous bands: Gjørmebryterne, Bløff, Absolute Steel and Jernskjegg, and also known as touring guitarist for Paul DiAnno (Iron Maiden) and Tim Ripper Owens (Judas Priest).
credits
released November 8, 2019
Written and produced by Anders Buaas / Recorded and mixed at Gand Studio 2019.
Mastered by Simon Gibson at Abbey Road Studios
Anders Buaas – guitars, keyboards, mandolin, banjo and effects
Rune Erling Pedersen – drums / Are Gogstad – bass
Henrik Madsen – percussion, snare drum on «March in 5/4»
Additional musicians:
Gudny Aspaas – vocals on «Requiem»
Filip Hauan Gundersen – tuba and bass trombone on «Firehorn»
Cover art by Yannick Bouchard
Photos by Tommy Rasmussen
Anders Buaas, born 1974 in Larvik, has played with numerous bands and produced many albums in Norway. He has been a touring
guitarist for Paul DiAnno (Iron Maiden) and Tim Ripper Owens (Judas Priest) for many years before starting his own project: The Witches of Finnmark, an instrumental journey based on stories about the prosecution of witches in Finnmark in the 16th and 17th century....more
supported by 21 fans who also own “The Witches of Finnmark III”
This might be the least folky of the Wobbler releases and I wasn't sure about it at all.
After a few listens however I'm loving the inventiveness and the endless melodies, all driven along by Kristian Hultgren's wonderful percussive bass. PartTimeZombie
supported by 16 fans who also own “The Witches of Finnmark III”
Absolutely hooked on this album from first listen. How rare is that with prog!??? Excellent songwriting and musicianship. Can’t wait to dive into the rest of the collection. Thomas Lock