Anamnesis is the second Homesickness album. Drawing inspiration from the lush, jazz-influenced improvisational spirit of the late '60s/early '70s Laurel Canyon folk rock scene (Crosby, Mitchell), British folk of the same era with its sometimes pagan-like, mystical qualities (Pentangle, Shirley Collins), the airy, dynamic traits of late-era Talk Talk, and the sonic experiments of contemporary folk innovators such as Lankum and Caroline, “Anamnesis” is a truly unique, emotionally rich, and forward-thinking release. The album consists of ten compositions that blend spirited ambient flute and string improvisations, ghostly field recordings, haunting low-key singer-songwriter folk, vibrant orchestrated folk-rock, and sudden, unexpected avant-garde outbursts. “Anamnesis” exudes a magical, organic, and free-flowing quality: With its rich instrumentation—including violin, cello, flute, clarinet, and concertina—alongside elaborate arrangements and a distinctly tranquil, serene ambiance, “Anamnesis” is a poignant and significant release that broadens the scope of contemporary folk music.
“Anamnesis was recorded during the Harvest Moon in late 2023 on the estate of the late spirit-binding artist, Annette Holdensen (1934-2023) amidst “blood beeches, bogs, and tawny owls”.
Very sparse instructions were given, and with no pre-recording rehearsals, the band played and recorded for 12 hours a day for 7 days. According to Løvefod, this context served as more than just a backdrop; it infused the music with "a sense of cyclical renewal and harvest, aligning it with the natural rhythms of life." The natural environment acted as "a silent partner in the creation," with its sounds becoming interwoven with the music, enriching the compositions with "a depth that echoes the timeless essence of nature.” Løvefod ultimately describes Anamnesis as more than a collection of songs; it is "a wish to journey into the heart of our shared humanity," with "songs of recollection" that explore "what we do not always feel or think of but is present at all times.” It is an attempt to cultivate an awareness through which we can become each other’s "purest witnesses”—to be the kindest and most caring."
- Nikolaj Bruus, Pink Cotton Candy Records
released March 21, 2025
Composition, Arrangement & Performance:
Malthe Junge Løvefod: Vocals, acoustic guitar, bass, flute, composition, concertina, lyrics, arrangement
Osvald Reinhold Jensen: Piano, Fender Rhodes, synthesizer, arrangement
Jakob Folke Ivarsson: Drums, flute, clarinet, percussion, arrangement
Johan Knutz Haavik: Electric guitar, bass, vocals, arrangement
Jacob Kaarsberg: Violin, cello, arrangement
Peter Buch Hvarregaard: Tenor flute & bass
Featuring:
Sophia Luna Portra: Vocals (Track A2 & A3)
Alba Liv: Field recordings (Track B1)
Patrick Rathbun: Violin (Track A3 & B5)
Technical:
Producers: Johan Knutz Haavik, Malthe Junge Løvefod
Recording technician & mix: Johan Knutz Haavik
Master: Knut Haavik
Painting on album cover: "Månebelyst Vik" by Filip Von Buchwald
Album Cover layout: Rasmus Møller
Album Cover design & graphics: Malthe J. Løvefod
Thank you:
Band and every friend involved in the making of this album and to the estate of Annette Holdensen.
"Making room for improvisation and exploring the beauty and fragility of musical coincidences, the musical expression on “Blood Rush, Tempest Oceans” is delicate, frail, gentle and yet profound (perhaps revitalizing the expression “quiet is the new loud”). A heartwarming - equally sad and uplifting - piece of music, knowing grief but promising hope, we believe this work to be an understated but deep and graceful musical experience. The album deals with a difficult period of life marked by PTSD - the diagnosis, the acceptance and the following treatment - and the simultaneous revitalization and awakening of a broken heart. There’s a weightless almost immaterial pastoral quality to the songs, a soft, kind embrace. It’s about patience, peace, and healing. A truly empathetic project, we’re proud to release “Blood Rush, Tempest Oceans” on Pink Cotton Candy Records."
released November 25, 2022
All songs written and composed by Malthe J. Løvefod
Arrangement & performance:
Guitar & lead vocals: Malthe J. Løvefod
Guitar: Anton Jeppe Thomsen, Jacob Kaarsberg, Anders Jahn, Peter Bruhn
Piano: Osvald Reinhold, Johan Knutz Haavik
Bass: Peter Buch, Johan Knutz Haavik, Joachim Schierning, Malthe Junge
Lapsteel: Johan Knutz Haavik
Synthesizer: Osvald Reinhold
Saxophone: Peter Buch
Violin: Jacob Kaarsberg
Bratsch: Patrick Rathbun
Drums/Percussion: Johan Knutz Haavik, Jakob Ivarsson, Malthe Junge, Eigil Pock-Steen Jørgensen
Trumpet: Jakob T. Jorsal
Mellotrone: Johan Knutz Haavik, Malthe Junge
Choir: Johan Knutz Haavik, Osvald Reinhold, Lasse S. Hansen, Tobias Grann, Jacob Kaarsberg, Jacob T. Jorsal
Choir-arrangements: Osvald Reinhold, Jacob Kaarsberg
Mix/Production: Johan Knutz Haavik
Mastering: Knut Haavik
Album-Art / Single-Art: Liva Jo