Magnar Karlsen - Sketches of Norway (2022) [Hi-Res]

Magnar Karlsen is a Norwegian drummer/percussionist/keyboardist who works in an ambient, improvised soundscape. In addition to his playful and original drumming he operates synthesizers and electronics with an impressive precision and feeling.

Sketches of Norway is a digital album, and the follow up to Magnar Karlsen's 2020 album Circles. Described as an exciting journey through ambient and adventurous soundscapes Circles reached listeners across the world. On Sketches of Norway Magnar continues to explore new sounds and rhythms using his live-set up of keyboards, effects and drums, often played in realtime. Magnar is also a skilled photographer, and there will be released videos relating to the album.