Emil Friis - Moving Images

Emil Friis’ new album, "Moving Images", his debut solo release for FatCat's classical
imprint 130701, is a testament to the human condition and the things that bring us
together as a species. “Moving Images” is inspired by, and seeks to inspire, movements
of the human spirit and the stories we share through music, words, art, and film.

The album spans a diverse range of instrumentation and emotions; somber chamber
pieces (For Goodbyes), ominous yet hopefully hypnotic ambient (Zero), softly touched
solo piano (Dancing), poetic and playful flute and synths (Through Air) and tension
laced cinematic strings, synths and piano (An Upward Motion).

“Moving Images” is also a collaborative project between Friis and selected filmmakers.
Each of the 15 album tracks will be accompanied by video work. Friis explains: "I wanted
to contribute to dissemination and perception of modern classical releases by inviting
filmmakers to interpret the music through their own vision”. The filmmakers, including
Kevin Brooks, Shaun Hart, Morgan Jon Fox and Jonathan Meyers to date, were given
creative freedom to interpret pieces that most resonated with them.

At the time of the album's audio release, the project will still be a work in progress. In the
months leading up to the album launch, five tracks (An Upward Motion, Zero, Through
Air, Dancing, and For Goodbyes) will be released with their respective videos at monthly
intervals. Rather than releasing all ten remaining videos at once, they will be unveiled
monthly after the album's release. This approach encourages reflection by the audience
on their own internal dialogues and the mental imagery they create in relation to the
tracks.

Arranged using few elements, the depth of textures, instruments and emotions work in
tight connection. Performed on synthesizers, strings, woodwinds and piano, with
contributions from artists such as renowned string player Davide Rossi, the original
compositions are transformed into cinematic modern classical works. The pieces are
filled with brightness, sensibility, tension and sombre beauty in ways that often make it
seem as though conversations are taking place between the instruments. The phrases
are sometimes lonely. At others, they soar and take flight. Despite their brevity, the
results are filled with warmth and fervour.

Tracklist

01. Through Air
02. For Goodbyes
03. Dancing
04. An Upward Motion
05. Five Corners Of Blue
06. Miscellaneous Trio For Viola
07. Movement Of Dawn
08. Zero
09. Spirit Of Mind
10. Eternal Daydream
11. Shape Of Solace
12. By The Sea
13. Sunlight On The Beams Of Hollow
14. Dim / Fading
15. Like Leaves