North OBEL: atmosphere, atmosphere ...

When we say Denmark, we think of Bergman (because deep, Swedish, Danish, huh ... If the French were champions of geography we would know) and northern tundra of images, drowned under the islands fog, disturbing the governing verb uncommon and severe look.

When we say Denmark, one can also think of other types of movies such as "The Little Mermaid Exchange tail", "Welcome to the Jute-Land" and "The Lives of Candy-king delighted." Henceforth, it will be necessary to think also to Agnes Obel Obel and not-X!).

Certainly, the cover is between "Babette's Feast" and "Autumn Sonata" and does not expect some loads of fun around a Carlsberg.

But the compositions of Obel are not that slow, dark and spectral. They are rather obvious, sensitive and quiet. Warning: not soft! Allayed. Simple and lyrical. Which is always a delicate mixture quickly switch this kind of compositions in the elevator music (Enya Who said?), But not there.

If the piano is omnipresent, it is restrained and sober. The other instruments are always optimally melted and arrangements are models of their kind.

It evokes Satie and Debussy about Obel. There is that. In terms of compositions, they remain a little in front, but it's true that she sings better! Alongside these essential references, one could also cite the strict melodic, some pieces of Kate Bush.

To consume without moderation.