Personnel:
Ian Hunter - vocals, guitar
Bjørn Nessjø, keyboards
Ian Hunter - vocals, guitar
Bjørn Nessjø, keyboards
Kjetil Bjerkestrand, keyboards
Trondheimsolistene
Recorded: 29th and 30th of January 2002, Oslo's Sentry Scene
Release date: December 2003
Running time: 1:36:27
Current edition: Proper
Highest chart places: Did not chart.
Running time: 1:36:27
Current edition: Proper
Highest chart places: Did not chart.
Ian Hunter is about to take you on a musical adventure like no other! Picture this: after an incredible tour with none other than Ringo Starr himself, Universal Records comes knocking on Hunter's door with an audacious proposal. They want him to join forces with the Trondheimsolistene, a chamber ensemble of exceptionally talented string players, to create a live recording that would give his iconic repertoire a jaw-dropping makeover. Now, you might be thinking, "Wait a minute, isn't Ian Hunter known for his raucous rock 'n' roll sound?" Well, my friends, prepare to have your minds blown because this is a revamp like no other. With the financing in place (and let's just say it involved an alarming amount of money), Hunter's misgivings were quickly put to rest. Enter the maestros, Bjørn Nessjø and Kjetil Bjerkestrand on keyboards, who flew across the pond to capture Hunter's guitar and piano skills on tape. But here's the twist: Kjetil stripped away all the instrumentation, leaving a clean canvas for Hunter to work his magic. This allowed for fresh new arrangements that would take these timeless tunes to uncharted territory. And guess what? They pulled it off with only four rehearsals! Chaos, you say? Well, that's often when Ian works best—unleashing his creativity in a frenzy of spontaneity. And let's not forget the delightful humor amidst the chaos, as Hunter affectionately named the strings "Sigmund" and "The Little Freuds." But here's the kicker: while the rest of the musicians could read sheet music, our rock 'n' roll maestro couldn't. So, Andy York, the master translator, stepped in to ensure that Hunter's audio vision was brought to life on that stage. Get ready, folks, because what you're about to experience is a symphonic fusion of Hunter's raw rock with the exquisite elegance of strings. It's a collaboration that will challenge your expectations and ignite your senses. So buckle up, open your hearts and minds, and let Ian Hunter and the Trondheimsolistene whisk you away on a musical journey that will leave you breathless and craving for more.
Ian Hunter On Track for Sonicbond Publishing, TheDoctorOfDigital@pm.me