Trollringen by Anders Buaas

This album is loosely based on and inspired by the novel «Trollringen» by Norwegian author Sigurd Hoel.

"Trollringen is a historical saga, murder mystery, and domestic tragedy. It was inspired by his discovery in childhood of an executioner's block used in the beheading of a murderer in 1833. From that image grew the story of a utopian, a young farmer named Haavard, whose struggle in his time against religious bigotry, mindless conformity, and political and intellectual stagnation has implications for whatever or whoever can be branded as radical in our own time." (goodreads.com)

All the songs were written between 2019 and 2025 without a concept in mind, but fit the narrative of the story well. It is up to the listener to connect the dots.
As I mainy focus on instrumental music, my main love and musical venture, I had some songs with vocals and lyrics that were unused. This was the time to fit them into an album.
A live string section is also new to this release, as well as the use of soprano saxophone on the title track.

Anders Buaas, born 1974 in Larvik, has played with numerous bands and produced many albums in Norway. He has been a touring guitarist for Paul DiAnno (Iron Maiden) and Tim Ripper Owens (Judas Priest) for many years before starting his own project: The Witches of Finnmark, an instrumental journey based on stories about the prosecution of witches in Finnmark in the 16th and 17th century.