Artist description As a freelance composer I can offer many types of audio services. Previously I have created audio / compositions for multimedia productions, television documentaries, theatre productions, flash and other internet media to name a few. On this page I have included a list of possible areas which could benefit from my skills as an audio-designer / composer. However, this list is not all-inclusive. If you are interested in any type of sound for your particular project / event, please do not hesitate to contact me (jorn@lavoll.no) -- Interactive software -- web media / flash etc. -- theatre -- film -- television -- audio signatures -- audio mixes / remix --The music I write often travels into various genres, but most of the time it is rooted in subjects and styles I find interresting: folklore, mythology, classical and folk traditions. Often the results are sonic dreamscapes, astral textures and haunting melodies.

Music Style An etheral blend of acoustic and electronic. Listening is like travelling through dreams.

Musical Influences Andreas Vollenweider, Dead Can Dance, Portishead, Danny Elfman, David Bowie, Enigma, Cocteau Twins, Adiemus, Secret Garden, Cusco, Oceania, Chris Spheeris, Mythos, Kate Price, Rasa, Sorma, Era, Vas, Sheila Chandra, Vangelis, William Orbit, Jean Michel Jarre

Similar Artists Andreas Vollenweider, Dead Can Dance, Portishead, Danny Elfman, David Bowie, Mussorgsky, Enigma, Cocteau Twins, Adiemus, Cusco, Oceania, Chris Spheeris, Mythos, Kate Price, Rasa, Sorma, Era, Vangelis

Press Reviews What is it with Norvegians and cool ambient music? Maybe it really is the landscape and all that snow and ice - who knows... Anyway: Steg is only one in a whole row of fascinating melodies and soundscapes to be found on Jörn Lavoll's page - if you need to chill out his page's for you! But wait! There's more! You'll defenitely have to check the track "Sandhya and Jorn" too, it's pretty amazing what he did in colaboration with a female singer! *****************************************************************Jorn's beautiful solo piece Galskap, available on Underground Aid Volume 2, is #1 on the Piano genre charts this morning... Congrats to Jorn Lavoll, master composer from Norway!*****************************************************************Norwegian composer Jørn Lavoll gives us music of stark, aching beauty, infused with a complex sadness that belies its simplicity of form. The shortest selection on the album, Galskap is a sonic cameo cut from ice and diamonds. *****************************************************************I just listened to Jorn's Galskap at the Underground Aid site... It's a stark, haunting solo piano piece that conveys the deep sadness of the situation. I think it's available on the Underground Aid DAM #2.Beautiful work, Jorn. Steve Sklar/Big Sky *****************************************************************I don't know about the rest of you guys but I've downloaded Jorn's collection of music and it is uniformly excellent from piano preludes to understated sonic excursions... Meanwhile there is some beautiful music to be hear on Mr. Lavoll's site. Galskap is one of my favorite piano pieces with Journey in Opening building a sparse landscape of sounds. Galskap is neither atonal nor lushly melodic. Jorn Lavoll plays a dynamic piano piece that is both calm and thoughtful. The performance and composition are excellent. The song is more classical in nature than New Age but still a bright spot. *****************************************************************Picture w. NO words starts in familiar territory- semi-classical piano that sounds like it was intentionally altered. Small sounds are inserted, leading to a pleasant drum/bass/pad section that is firmly in the New Age tradition. The song ends as it leads us back to processed piano and quiet bell sounds. A very good arrangement. *****************************************************************I responded to your amp3.com thread but I wanted to personally tell you how enjoyable I find your music. It is lacking in pretension although you work with piano frequently and I can not think of an instrument that has brought more pretension to music than solo piano. *****************************************************************Your synth pieces are also excellent. There are few musicians I listen to unless I'm reviewing them or checking new material out. You are one of the exceptions. *****************************************************************I don't think I got to tell you how much I enjoyed your latest...Picture w. No Words...It came in and went too fast, but it was short and sweet. You were right! It did get a little funky...I loved it when it started to go with that flow, it got my attention right away! It was like one of those short showers, when the sun is still shining...you know...when it sprinkles for like 10 minutes or less...? I hope you dig what I am saying...anyway! Much respect to you!!!Delena (Jumalatar) *****************************************************************Steg: Think soft...feel quiet...breathe deep. Lavoll crafts a "dreamscape" that could turn steel to goose down. Listen to the sounds that will catch you drifting to wherever your private inner sanctum may be and lay you quietly down to sleep.*****************************************************************It amazes me sometimes the caliber of talent that can be found on MP3. Steg is a extremely lush piece of work. I am listening to it finding myself drifting, relaxing, and day dreaming about quieter places. Steg is full of pads, and sounds that melt together to create this wonderful piece. I highly recommend you give it a listen. *****************************************************************lavoll does not kick your ass - no, it caresses your ears...with very atmospheric ambient tunes, not to hard, not to soft...and always with a certain folkloristic touch...this brings real diving into the musician´s world...you don´t just listen thinking "hey, this guy makes cool sounds"...no, you even feel him and forget about just listening to music! enjoy!*****************************************************************Uuumm. Very deep, haunting music this. I have just listened to the top two tracks on Lavoll's page Steg and Langour. If you are feeling stressed out, don't reach out for the bottle, don't light up another cigarette, just play a few tracks from Lavoll, and find peace. Excellent productions. If you like quiet ambient sounds then this is the man for you.*****************************************************************

Location Bergen, Norway - Norway

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