Ed Pettersen is deep.
Delivering an intriguing blend of americana, folk, rock, and blues, Ed layers his music with commentary any lyricist or storyteller will appreciate.
Bouncing back and forth between Nashville and Norway, Ed’s songwriting provides a unique perspective as well as a life story we haven’t heard before.
I Curse The River of Time represents a combination of American and Norwegian culture. Mr. Pettersen dove deep into the native literature of Norway to gain some deeper perspective on his roots and family lineage.
The song “Psalm at Journey’s End” draws on the Erik Fosnes Hansen’s book of the same title to pull in a character from the band on the Titanic (the band went down playing). In “Siste Reis” Pettersen combines the American genre of murder ballads with the story of a young Norwegian girl who trusts in the wrong stranger.
If you watch the EPK video below, you will hear an interesting story about the contest to Help Ed Find His Norwegian Roots.
After being provided with an abundance of genealogical information, Ed decided to spend more time in Norway researching and observing. I consider I Curse The River of Time the soundtrack to these experiences.
Mr. Pettersen does an excellent job at pulling listeners into the atmosphere. If you close your eyes, you can join him on his journey through the history and culture of his Norwegian lineage.
EPK for I Curse The River of Time
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gbnDTo8MxE
I cannot go without mentioning Pettersen’s excellent backing band (considering they are Nashville musicians).
Dennis Crouch, Jen Gunderman, Tim O’Brien, Al Perkins, and Pete Abbott join in with Norway’s Freddy Holm to give Ed that perfect musical backdrop for his explorations and discoveries.
If you are in the mood for comparisons, Ed vibes in the same spectrum as individuals such Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Richard Thompson, or Leonard Cohen.
I Curse The River of Time includes a beautiful book of art that tells the tale of Pettersen’s roots in the Arctic Circle of Norway.
Now would be a good time to grab your copy.
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