Hvalsang

from Pocket Guides by Ben Morris

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“They’re very jazzlike, actually.”
—naturalist Bernie Krause on whale calls

“Hvalsang” is the Norwegian word for “Whale Song.” The piece replicates a variety of sounds produced by whales—calls from humpback, orca, fin, minke, and blue whales, sperm whale clicks, and whales splashing and playing above water. I compiled these whale sounds into a combined melody seasoned with an underwater soundscape. I depict the enormity of a whale’s size, with pounding rhythm section and aggressive low brass. These heavier moments combined with the intimate ethereal songs creative a picture of wonder and awe in the face of these huge, beautiful creatures.

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from Pocket Guides, released June 17, 2022
David Bernot — tenor saxophone and flute
Juan Gabriel Olivares — bass clarinet
Derek Ganong — trumpet and flugelhorn
Magnus Murphy Joelson — trombone
Jack Bogard — violin
Zosha Warpeha — violin
Joy Adams — cello
Jonah Udall — guitar
Ben Morris — piano
Dan Montgomery — bass
Evan Hyde — drums
Sam Gautier — percussion

Composed, arranged, and produced by Ben Morris (ASCAP)

Recorded and mastered by Colin Bricker at Mighty Fine Productions, Denver, CO
Mixed by Loren Dorland and Colin Bricker
Front cover art by Ryan Schröder

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Ben Morris is a composer and jazz pianist whose music tells unconventional stories and crosses genre boundaries.

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