Be Svendsen gets set to release the enchanting Twilight in Tankwa on Rebellion following his successful remix of NU’s Man O To on sister label Crosstown Rebels. Remix treatment comes courtesy of Berlin native Nico Stojan.
Twilight in Tankwa is a mystical and musical journey that Be Svendsen explains “is the result of decades long intimate relationship with outdoor rhythmic dance experience. The foundation of the track is rooted in a synth hook from the early 50s. The vocal, inspired by a barbershop quartet, work to give it the character of a true desert hymn."
The remix comes from Nico Stojan who twists a fresh melody into the original over driving undertones. Having honed his musical style as resident at the infamous Bar25 in Berlin, he has also released on labels like Highgrade, Connaisseur and Upon You records.
Equally alluring, second original track Scarecrow was brought about by AYAWAKE who wrote and recorded the vocals. He generously passed on to Be who honored it as the crown work of his cowboy-tech-tribute to the Ennio Morricone soundtracks of the late 60s.
Be Svendsen aka Lasse Bruhn Svendsen broke through into the international scene in 2014 with a series of productions and enchanting live performances at some of the most avant garde places to play on the earth, such as BOOM festival, Fusion, Burning Man, Symbiosis, Rainbow Serpent and AfrikaBurn.
Be Svendsen is the newest member to add his culturally rich productions to the Label of Earthly Delights. Offering us a beautiful 3 track journey in ‘Nabia’ EP. With recently taking over the charts with the famed remix of NU «Man o to» on Crosstown Rebels and his Rebellion debut, this EP is a blissful continuation of his signature sound and works. With support from the industry titans, such as Damian Lazarus and Lee Burridge, Be Svendsen is becoming a household name for the fans of the genre. Which genre? Well in the words of the artist himself… “…instead of limiting the genre to a certain style of chants, instrumentation or area, I would prefer to just call it Organic.”
His tonal creativities begin with ‘Decoy’, a journey of nomadic tendencies where delayed melodic riffs hover mythically over a measured kick and resonant bass. Drawing inspiration from Middle Eastern musical traditions, Be Svendsen injects moments of discord and resolve into this transcendent blend of music and nature.
Title track ‘Nabia’ is another original and the second in this flavored adventure. After developing an underlying percussion line brimming with organic tones, he inserts loose melodic phrases. The track opens up your mind to dream of the desert, open skies and freedom to dance inside
This set is based on the concept that music is a universal language, where borders do not exist; just emotions and feelings in each person who listens to it. Music revolves around the world to make itself heard. This concept should also apply to everybody. We must be universal and walk together in the same global village to live in a happier world.
New Years Day in Merzouga. Its 8:00 a. m. Outside the hostel the driver of the van is waiting for us to start the 3 hour journey through the stony and low sand desert (HAMADA) to Rissani.
Rissani is the gateway to the desert, former commercial capital and famous for its market. On the way to Rissani we dont stop, but we greet the nomads we meet on our way.
RISSANI is located near an oasis and there feels less dry compared to Merzouga. This city, with its miedeval appearance, can hypnotize you within its market where time stands still.
When you arrive, you can imagine that its Tuesday. Theres a lot of people on the street doing their shopping. To my right I see a halt with several donkeys where the market begins before entering the maze of wooden roofs, cane and cloth to protect the products from the sun. To my left I feel the presence of the army watching over the safety of everyone.
I decide to spend the day in the souk, visiting the merchants and discovering the culture of this city in its day to day.
Its time for a Berber lunch and a good mint tea before we start. The market has everything: hairdressers, food, fabrics, clothes, all kinds of repairs and crafts in brass and ceramics. It is a market with great charm and visual impact, especially in the spice stalls which are full of colour and traditional Moroccan aromas. Dozens of them sharpen all the senses.