LORENTZEN to Release New Album Leave Nobody Behind on May 30, PRE-ORDER IS UP!
LORENTZEN to Release New Album Leave Nobody Behind on May 30
A Transcendent Fusion of Minimalist Prog, Classical Elegance, and Poetic Reflection
Mark your calendars: On May 30th, Norwegian composer LORENTZEN will release his powerful new album Leave Nobody Behind on Apollon Records—a masterful blend of minimalist prog, modern classical, and Nordic jazz, enriched by the haunting beauty of Rainer Maria Rilke’s poetry.
At once ethereal and grounded, Leave Nobody Behind draws its inspiration from an eclectic mix of sonic pioneers—Arvo Pärt, Pēteris Vasks, Steve Reich, Robert Fripp/King Crimson, Nils Frahm, and Nat Bartsch. What emerges is a meditative, emotionally charged soundscape where spacious textures, hypnotic repetition, and classical refinement meet.
A Soundtrack of Hope and Humanity
The album’s central theme is hope—a sentiment echoed in the title track and deeply felt in the moving compositions Dimensions of Hope I–II. But Leave Nobody Behind is not a simplistic ode to optimism; it's a layered exploration of the human condition. Through stirring spoken-word performances by Brian Talgo, selections of Rilke’s poetry are seamlessly interwoven with the music, adding profound literary depth.
“This album is about connection—between people, ideas, and emotions,” says Lorentzen. “In a world that often feels fragmented, Leave Nobody Behind aims to be a reminder of our shared humanity.”
A Stellar Cast of Collaborators
This ambitious project features an impressive ensemble of musicians from the progressive and contemporary classical scenes:
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Atle Pakusch Gundersen (Wintherstormer, The Cut)
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Trond Gjellum (Panzerpappa)
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Jácome Guerrero Kiko (Superkabras)
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Paulin Skoglund-Voss (renowned solo cellist and session artist)
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Markus Reuter (Stick Men)
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Davide Rossi (violinist for Coldplay, The Verve, and more)
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Charlotte Valstad Nilsen (formerly of Gentle Knife)
The album was recorded at Lydkjøkkenet (engineered by Øystein Vesaas) and Double Decker Studios (engineered by Arild Brøter), with mastering by Jacob Holm-Lupo. Visual design was led by Siv Gade Lien, with additional artwork by Susanne Hæstad.
Produced and mixed by Eivind Lorentzen and Øystein Vesaas, the album’s compositions are primarily penned by Lorentzen, with Dimensions of Hope I–II co-written by Antonio de Honestis and John Sinks.
For Fans Of:
If you're drawn to the introspective elegance of Nils Frahm, the cerebral complexity of King Crimson, or the spiritual minimalism of Arvo Pärt, Leave Nobody Behind deserves a place on your radar—and your turntable.
Stay tuned for its release on May 30, and prepare to be transported.