Erik Wøllo
Erik Wøllo | |
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Wøllo at Schallwelle 2012. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 6 January 1961 Hemsedal, Norway |
| Genres | Ambient music, electronic music, minimalist music, space music, drone music |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, musician, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Keyboards |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | Projekt |
| Website | www |
Erik Wøllo (born 6 January 1961) is a Norwegian composer and musician, guitarist and synthesist. He has a background in various genres in music. As a solo recording artist, he is most known for his electronic and ambient musical soundscapes. Music that can be classified in the genres of space, drone, new age, and electronic music. Through his many albums he has gained recognition for his unique sound and style. Using guitar as the primary instrument in a highly imaginary and emotional music, building a bridge between grand symphonic realms and gentle, minimalistic and serene atmospheres.