SERENDIPITIES by Ole Andre Farstad
Flux - Acoustic nylon string guitar
Fractal - Acoustic steel string guitar
Wabi Sabi - Electric guitars
Fluke - Electric guitars
All guitars played by Ole Andre Farstad
«The photo on the front cover is a cherished memory from 1974, captured by my mother. It features my dad and me, right at the moment I think I decided I wanted to become a guitarist and musician. This album is a reflection of my nearly 50-year journey with a guitar in my hands. Each of these spontaneous improvisations holds a piece of all the music I’ve studied, absorbed, and internalised along the way. Some of my favourite moments in life is when I can simply sit down and play—no plans, no fears, no intentions. It’s in those times of flow that conscious and unconscious choices, along with a touch of chance, lead me to new musical discoveries»
Ole André
More reflections around improvisation and the methods I have applied creating this album, on my webpage www.oleplingplong.com
Credits
Produced by Ole Andre Farstad and Iver Sandøy
Recorded by Ole Andre Farstad
Mixed and mastered by Iver Sandøy
Album design, layout and back cover photo by Nora Yuyue Zheng
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to a few special people. First and foremost, my family, who has always been supporting me. I’m incredibly thankful to Iver Sandøy and Nora Yuyue Zheng for their invaluable help in bringing this album to life. Lastly, a big shout-out to all the musicians who have inspired and continue to inspire my musical journey. And to everyone who takes the time to listen to and follow my musical adventures—your support means the world to me. Thank you!
