FFO: Liquid Tension Experiment, Animals as Leaders, Dream Theater
Bjarte K. Helland presents: Maniae EP.
June 2021 - Bjarte K. Helland is an artist and performer who has recently re-
leased
a brand new project, Maniae. This EP is a perfect example of what it’s
like to produce detailed and highly nuanced instrumental music, with
influences as diverse as fusion and progressive.
One of the most distinctive traits of this release is certainly the energy, and the
drive that fuels the kaleidoscopic compositions of the EP. The arrangement feels
very open-ended and carefully crafted, but also quite spontaneous and one-of-a-
kind,
never chasing the easy way out and always looking for innovative ideas
in order to treat the audience to a more impactful experience. In
addition to the impactful and diverse compositional value, Maniae EP is
also quite distinctive because of the sheer quality of the production.
The mix is balanced and very detail-oriented, making for a lively,
natural and focus sonic approach, which actually allows every single
element in the compositions of the EP to really stand out. In other
words, the recording is so balanced and pristine that it really enables
all of the many subtle nuances to stand out in this release.
Check them out on Spotify and add them to your playlists!
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BIO:
Bjarte
is a progressive metal/fusion drummer from Bergen at the west coast of
Norway. He is also active in the bands Quadrasonic, FastLoaders and
Pitch Black Mentality. The Maniae project is his first solo EP, and for
this EP he wanted to bring together a team of great musicians to create
awesome progressive music with unheard-of progressive rhythmical
patterns, yet still melodic and at times catchy. He his highly
influenced by progressive metal, jazz fusion and blues, and all of these
influences are can be heard in the Maniae.
Jarle H. Olsen: Guitars
Ric Fierabracci: Bass
Bjarte K. Helland: Drums
Mixed by Alex Argento
Follow the band at these links:
Smart link to all: https://ffm.to/maniae
Bandcamp: https://bjartekhelland.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0XEQZB8QG7muMgFSaUqbPw
Apple: https://music.apple.com/no/album/maniae-ep/1570171234
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0968XG3J7
Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/album/186104633
Itunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/maniae-ep/1570171234?uo=4&app=itunes&at=1001lry3&ct=dashboard
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjartekhelland/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/bjartekhellanddrums
Website: https://www.bjartekhelland.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bjartedrums