IV by Witnesses
Drawing particular influence from Jóhann Jóhannsson and Dead Can Dance, IV is the latest evolution in Witnesses’ cinematic ambient soundscapes. Featuring lush strings and winds, sparse guitar arrangements, and occasional vocal passages, IV takes the listener on an ambiguous and mysterious journey through Nordic-inspired landscapes. Danish lyrics and winding saxophones cut through the compositions to add unexpected motifs. Just shy of 47-minutes in length, Witnesses IV features guest appearances by Jørgen Munkeby, MALMØ, and Gabbi Coenen. Additional guitars are provided by Matt Kozar.
Cover photo by Nicholas Aspholm
Witnesses IV is for Leslie
Tracklist
| 1. | The First Snow (Prelude) | 2:02 |
| 2. | The River | 3:12 |
| 3. | The Hostage | 2:12 |
| 4. | The Search | 2:03 |
| 5. | The Discovery (feat. MALMØ) | 2:25 |
| 6. | The Note with the Misspelled Words | 1:02 |
| 7. | The Second Snow, the One Covering the Tracks | 1:52 |
| 8. | Revenge | 4:22 |
| 9. | The Ghost is in the Whiteout | 1:09 |
| 10. | The Tracks Go in Circles | 2:39 |
| 11. | The Freezing Sun | 2:04 |
| 12. | The Plea | 3:36 |
| 13. | ᚹ | 1:14 |
| 14. | ᚾ | 3:42 |
| 15. | The Burial (feat. MALMØ) | 3:00 |
| 16. | The Truth is Only the Justice Which We Create | 0:54 |
| 17. | The Third, and Final, Snow | 1:54 |
| 18. | Farewell | 4:13 |
| 19. | Through the Trees | 1:36 |
| 20. | The Healthy and Optimistic Among Us Will Doom the Vulnerable | 1:52 |
Credits
released February 5, 2021
Witnesses was:
Greg Schwan - keys, guitars, arrangements, lyrics
with:
Matt Kozar - additional guitars
Jørgen Munkeby - saxophone
Gabbi Coenen - vocals
MALMØ - vocals and Danish lyric translation
Mixed and mastered by Greg Schwan at The Oak Lodge
Witnesses was:
Greg Schwan - keys, guitars, arrangements, lyrics
with:
Matt Kozar - additional guitars
Jørgen Munkeby - saxophone
Gabbi Coenen - vocals
MALMØ - vocals and Danish lyric translation
Mixed and mastered by Greg Schwan at The Oak Lodge
