Norwegian folk rock ensemble, LUMSK returns with an explosive musical concoction this year – ‘Det Vilde Kor’. Written entirely by pianist Espen W. Godø, ‘Det Vilde Kor’ is a symphonic celebration of author Knut Hamsun’s homonymous poem collection. “The poems are very musical as they are,” enthuses guitarist, Eystein Garberg. “We’ve strengthened the atmosphere of each poem through our music. We set our standards high when we chose to put music to such a highly regarded author but we feel we managed to do a great job of it”. Though featuring the band’s trademark, LUMSK commissioned a string quartet, backing vocalists, clarinet, oboe, flugelhorn and accordion for ‘Det Vilde Kor’ and because of it, this album is a more melodious and ambitious masterpiece than what the Trondheim posse has ever crafted before. Hard-working and ambitious, the band planned their next album’s direction right after ‘Troll’ was released. “I borrowed one of Knut Hamsun’s collections when we were looking for lyrics material after ’Troll’,” Eystein continues. “I read ‘Markens Grøde’ but simultaneously took a glimpse at ‘Det Vilde Kor’. I understood straight away that this would turn out to be perfect for the next album’s lyrics! The theme is similar to what we have done in the past and to be allowed to present lyrical content of this kind to a new audience means a lot to us”. The collaboration with renown male vocalist, Ola Bremnes on single, ‘Om Hundrede Aar Er Alting glemt’ was a natural choice. “I know Ola personally,” quips singer Stine Mari Langstrand. “And his voice provides a nice contrast to mine so I was sure that he would be perfect”. “I am impressed at how grandly this band works” Bremnes himself offered. “It was fun to be part of the recording. LUMSK approach Hamsun in a refreshing way”.