In 2014, the first album from Maria Faust's Sacrum Facere (MFSF) was released to the world, uniting critics and casual listeners in their celebration of the new poignant project. The recording won two Danish Music Awards and has since captivated audiences at concerts across Europe. Now, in 2020, Faust presents us with the next powerful chapter in the project's story.
'Organ' focuses on the sound and story of cathedral organs. The history of church organs in Estonia is grim; the Soviet regime prohibited religion and subsequently closed down churches in occupied territories, converting many into storage spaces and even gyms. Fifty years of such treatment was predictably devastating for many of the ancient instruments, but many have since been restored.
Faust has often used 'memory analysis' as a tool and source of inspiration in creating her music - 'Organ' is inspired by the composer's own personal body memory. It is a celebration of the human body and life as a mystical cathedral with soaring ceilings, holy altars, statues, memorials, scripts... and organs, around which everything is centered.
On 'Organ' Faust pulls listeners into a new, adventurous individual and collective reflection - reflecting not only on the journey and growth of the composer and band but also inviting listeners to dive into their own memory analysis.
With Emanuele Maniscalco & Ulla Krigal (organ); Maria Faust (alto sax); Ned Ferm (tenor sax); Francesco Bigoni (clarinet); Tobia Wiklund (trumpet); Mads Hyhne (trobone); Jonatan Ahlbom (tuba).

Additional Details

Label: Stunt Records

Genre: Jazz

Release Date: 06/12/20

UPC: 663993200712