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Connected

Eivind Aarset · 2004

59 min · 10 tracks · jazz · ambient · experimental rock

Aarset blends ambient textures with jazz improvisation, creating an ethereal soundscape that invites deep listening.

Connected is an album by Eivind Aarset, released in 2004. Aarset blends ambient textures with jazz improvisation, creating an ethereal soundscape that invites deep listening. 'Connected' received critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of genres and contributed to Aarset's reputation within the ECM roster. It was noted for influencing the nu jazz movement, merging acoustic and electronic sounds that resonated with audiences seeking both tranquility and complexity in contemporary music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Connected sound like?

Aarset blends ambient textures with jazz improvisation, creating an ethereal soundscape that invites deep listening. Rooted in jazz and ambient.

What makes Connected by Eivind Aarset notable?

'Connected' received critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of genres and contributed to Aarset's reputation within the ECM roster. It was noted for influencing the nu jazz movement, merging acoustic and electronic sounds that resonated with audiences seeking both tranquility and complexity in contemporary music. When 'Connected' was released in 2004, Eivind Aarset was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the ECM label's avant-garde jazz scene. This album followed his earlier works and showcased a maturation in his compositional style, leveraging electronic elements alongside traditional jazz instrumentation to forge a unique sound.

How many songs are on Connected?

Connected has 10 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·59:46

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Family Pictures 1 5:10
  • 2 Electro Magnetic in E Standout 5:11
  • 3 Connectic 6:29
  • 4 Feverish 4:31
  • 5 Silk Worm Standout 7:02
  • 6 Nagabo Tomora 5:27
  • 7 Blue in E 7:10
  • 8 Transmission 5:44
  • 9 Family Pictures 2 4:48
  • 10 Changing Waltz Standout 8:10

Release Date

January 1, 2004

Genre

experimental rock, jazz

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Artist Origin

Norway

Runtime

59 min 46 sec