Living And Living
April, 2023
8/10
The Danish neo-soul duo of Laurits Steen Møberg and Anna Prinds, as Tigeroak the pair draw inspiration from underground jazz, hip-hop and plenty of Nordic ideas across these 9 unique songs.
The title track opens with a dreamy presence, where Peter Marott’s well timed trumpet complements Prinds’ lovely vocals and light drumming, and “Listening For Noises” follows with Møberg’s precise guitar playing amid the warm beauty that benefits much from Martine Bak Toldam’s gentle piano.
Further on, the playful “People” welcomes Ditte Warrer Bech’s airy flute alongside the subtle hip-hop nods that showcase Møberg’s bouncy bass, while “I Remember” places Jakob Marker on drums for the slow burning, elegant, soulful album highlight.
Near to the end, “Eyes Finding Eyes” is full of rich song craft and precisely layered vocals for a frisky yet cautious landscape, and “Deep In The Forest Pt. II” exits with a shimmering intimacy of stunning vocal acrobatics and a lovely guitar tone.
Certainly experimental in nature and putting a fresh coat of paint on modern jazz sounds, Tigeroak’s strong attention to mood, melody and lyrical phrasing should make anyone a fan who’s willing to listen.
Travels well with: Laura Schuler Quartet- Sueños Paralelos; Luumu- Elephant Love Song