Background/Info:
Peter Bjärgö
doesn’t really need any further introduction. He was the artistic spirit and
instigator behind Arcana, but got also involved in other projects. He’s now
mainly focusing on his solo-project unleashing his fourth full length album
(the thirds one released by Cyclic Law).
Content:
“Structures And
Downfall” moves on where the previous album (cf. “Animus Retinentia”) stopped.
It’s an intimate and sometimes sensible exposure of a sonic universe mixing
elements of dark-cinematographic music together with ‘chanson’ together. The
songs are supported with melancholia. The sensible piano arrangements reinforce
the sadness running through this composition. It’s a dreamy experience carried
by a slow rhythm, which sometimes becomes a bit tribal-like. The guitar playing
creates this neo-folk and chanson feeling. Peter Bjärgö deep timbre of voice
creates a perfect match with the music.
+ + + :
The intimate aspect
of the album is once again one of the main characteristics and strengths. Peter
Bjärgö is touched by the magic of melancholia, inviting the listener to
discover an imaginary world of sadness. But is it that imaginary or is it just
the transposition of the artist’s inner state into sound? I sometimes felt like
a voyeur, the work being that personal. The last song brings a perfect
apotheosis to this dark dream.
– – – :
The last cut
“Winter Song” is the true climax and reference of the album. I regret that
there are no more songs leading towards this ultimate, artistic point.
Conclusion:
Peter Bjärgö solo
is not comparable to Arcana and still reveals all the sensibility and fragility
of this musician.
Best songs:
“Winter Song”,
“Anemoia & Onism”, “Dreaming Of Some Purpose”.
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