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Album · 1984

Observations

by Mezzoforte

Released
1984
Label
Polydor
Catalogue no.
817 855-2
Tracklist
9 tracks
Length
46:28
Country
DE

“Observations” is an album by Mezzoforte, released in 1984 on Polydor. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 46:28. Jazz standards on the record include “Midnight Sun”. The line-up features Eythór Gunnarsson (Moog, piano), Gunnlaugur „Gulli“ Briem (electronic drum set, percussion), Jóhann Ásmundsson (electric bass guitar, fretless bass), Mezzoforte (arranger, handclaps) and Friðrik Karlsson (electric guitar, guitar synthesizer).

Who played on Observations

  • Eythór Gunnarsson Moog, piano, Rhodes piano, synthesizer, vocoder, Minimoog all tracks
  • Gunnlaugur „Gulli“ Briem electronic drum set, percussion all tracks
  • Jóhann Ásmundsson electric bass guitar, fretless bass all tracks
  • Mezzoforte arranger, handclaps all tracks
  • Friðrik Karlsson electric guitar, guitar synthesizer, acoustic guitar on 8 tracks
  • Kristinn Svavarsson alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute on 7 tracks
  • Luís Jardim percussion on 7 tracks
  • Chris Cameron instrument arranger, vocals, vocal arranger on 3 tracks
  • Chris White saxophone on 3 tracks
  • Martin Dobson saxophone on 3 tracks
  • Shady Calver vocals on 2 tracks
  • Steve Sidwell trumpet on 2 tracks
  • Stuart Brooks trumpet on 2 tracks
  • Bill Eldridge trumpet on 1 track
  • Martin Drover trumpet on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1 Midnight Sun standard — Eythór Gunnarsson 4:29
  2. 2 Spring Fever — Friðrik Karlsson 4:04
  3. 3 Summer Dream — Friðrik Karlsson 5:16
  4. 4 The Venue — Friðrik Karlsson 4:49
  5. 5 Rockall — Friðrik Karlsson 4:58
  6. 6 Double Orange Juice — Friðrik Karlsson 5:43
  7. 7 We're Only Here for the Beer — Eythór Gunnarsson 5:42
  8. 8 Observations — Eythór Gunnarsson 5:07
  9. 9 Distance — Kristinn Svavarsson 6:20

Production

  • Geoff Calver mastering, mix, producer, recording
  • Tony Bridge mastering

More albums by Mezzoforte

Mezzoforte 1979 · Steinar Surprise Surprise 1982 · Steinar Sprelllifandi 1983 · Steinar Rising 1984 · Steinar Records (UK) Ltd. No Limits 1986 · Funkin' Marvellous Records Playing for Time 1989 · RCA Daybreak 1994 · CNR Music Octopus 1996 · ZYX Music Monkey Fields 1996 · Spor Forward Motion 2004 · BHM Productions Volcanic 2010 · BHM Productions Islands 2012 · BHM Productions

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Observations?

The line-up of Observations includes Eythór Gunnarsson (Moog, piano), Gunnlaugur „Gulli“ Briem (electronic drum set, percussion), Jóhann Ásmundsson (electric bass guitar, fretless bass), Mezzoforte (arranger, handclaps), Friðrik Karlsson (electric guitar, guitar synthesizer), Kristinn Svavarsson (alto saxophone, soprano saxophone), Luís Jardim (percussion) and Chris Cameron (instrument arranger, vocals).

Which label released Observations?

Observations was released in 1984 on Polydor (817 855-2).

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