Weaving a transient web, a dreamatorium with its own agenda, thoroughly concerned about space—in—between, from island to island, is a subtle sonification of deep musicality, real and surreal journeys, and a giant Maelström hiding the unknown multiverse. Invitation for the descent is open, but whether those journeys are imaginary or not, one thing is certain—both Anja and Manja must take the ferry home.
„Though separated by the sea between Croatia and Norway, the two artists have developed an intimate musical dialogue working remotely. Both Lauvdal and Ristić are mothers, which has shaped their careers as they have adapted to balancing family responsibilities with their artistic passions. Inspired by the coastal landscapes that surround them, Lauvdal and Ristić exchange recordings, guiding one another into new realms of sonic possibilities.“ (Tatiana Heuman)
Music & Sound Design: Anja Lauvdal and Manja Ristić
Anja Lauvdal: Piano, pump organ, synthesisers
Manja Ristić: Pre-recorded tape — violin, field & hydrophone recordings, electronics, objects, found sounds
Recorded by Peter Rvrbjar
Mastering by Rupert Clervaux
Cover Image by Manja Ristić
Cover Design by Matej Vojtuš
Performed and recorded at NEXT Festival Bratislava 2023
Bratislava, A4
Released by NEXT Festival Records
℗ ATRAKT ART, 2025
Commissioned by A4, together with INA grm (FR) and KONTEJNER (HR) as part of New Perspectives for Action, a project by Re-Imagine Europe, co-funded by the European Union and supported using public funding by the Slovak Arts Council and Bratislava City Foundation.