Pianist und Producer Christian Wallumrød, der in den vergangenen Jahren mit seinem Ensemble oder der Band Brutter stärker der Elektronik zugeneigt war, bringt mit “Speaksome” erstmals wieder ein Album mit Solostücken am Klavier heraus und schlägt so die Brücke zum 2015 erschienenen “Pianokammer”. Alle Stücke auf der neuen LP sind Eigenkompositionen, bei denen die jazzigen Klavierparts in ein dezentes elektronisches Setting plaziert sind, einige von ihnen tragen lustige deutsche Titel. “Speaksome” erscheint Anfang Dezember in den gängigen Formaten bei Hubro Music.
“For as long as I can remember, Christian Wallumrød’s piano touch has done something to me. We met early. The peculiar and surprising, but still somewhat self-evident, melodic twists. Not to mention the far above average well-weighted ornaments. He manages to create completely unique universes, either with his own ensemble or alone. In recent years, he has also returned to electronics and he treats them with a gentle rawness. There has always been something historical to the music of Christian Wallumrød. And something futuristic. I listen to Speaksome and I feel carried both to the past and the future. I have no idea where I am or when I am. I am flung forwards and backwards. Speaksome is subtle and playful, and the measures are full of power. Maybe because they are few, but rich in nuances? The music is so unmistakable. Nevertheless, Christian Wallumrød manages to invent new mutations and new music just before we think we have heard it all before.” (Ivar Grydeland)