Works
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Swedish Harp bass
Joel Illerhag invented a new instrument that he finished in June 2019. It contains an additional 39 sympathetic strings + electromagnets that can be controlled via a midi interface.
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Draget mod Dybet
Joel Illerhag is not only an accomplished bass player but also a talented sculptor and visual artist. His artistic work has been featured in various venues, museums, and galleries, reflecting his deep creativity and multifaceted talents. In 2024, Joel showcased his sculptures at the Strandingsmuseum St. George, captivating audiences with his unique perspective and artistic expression.
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Music
Joel Illerhag is a bass player involved in various musical projects, showcasing his versatility and passion for diverse genres. He is known for his dynamic playing style and his ability to adapt seamlessly to different musical settings.
With a deep understanding of rhythm and melody, Joel brings a unique voice to every ensemble he plays with. His dedication to his craft has earned him a reputation as a skilled and creative musician.
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Music
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Projects
THE SWEDISH HARP BASS
Joel Illerhag invented a new instrument that he finished in June 2019. It contains an additional 39 sympathetic strings + electromagnets that can be controlled via a midi interface.
The electromagnets can be controlled external via audio, midi and motion sensors.The project includes 3D-design, electronics, music and instrument-building in carbon fiber.Joel wants to be in front of a new musical expression that opens up new musical shapes and ways of thinking compositions while pursuing his original mission of the music: speaking to the hearts of people.
BREAKING THE SILENCE – GLASS KONCERT
INTERACTIVE SOUNDSCULPTURE, HOLMEGAARD VÆRK(OCTOBER 2020)
Tone of Voice Orchestra
TOVO features musicians from the Danish folk-, world-, jazz-,impro- and indiepop-scene. 4 singers, violin, hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, shawm, saxophones, 2 drummers and Swedish harp bass. 5 women and 5 men.
With this unorthodox line-up we mix the sound of Scandinavian roots with improvisations and catchy songwriting sung by multiple voices in a Scandinavian songtradition.
The songs are written by Fredrik Lundin and singer-songwriter Trinelise Væring.
All of the 5 women and 5 men in the band are sought after artists in their ownright, performers from different musical arenas and known from such popular bands as Spöket i köket, Basko, Floating Sofa Quartet, Trolska Polska, Elmøe ogHoffmann, Iki, Lukkif, Myrkr, The Glas Vocal Ensemble, Visible Voices, the Art of Escapism, Rybacka/Stefan Pasborg, Offpiste Gurus, Trinelise Væring Band, 5Go Adventuring Again, Marylin Mazur Group, Maluba, Hess is More, Tine Refsgaard trio, Book of Sounds and many more.
No tale no head
8 maj – 19 maj, 2019, CLICK festival.
NEPHILIM ENSEMBLE
The scandinavian bass-player joel illerhag is leading his own choir with five female voices that sing songs that are influenced by folk, jazz and contemporary music genres.
ILLERHAG/ AUZINS
JOEL ILLERHAG (SE/DK) – BASS
KARLIS AUZINS(LV/DK) – SAXES WWW.KARLISAUZINS.COM
FOUNDED IN AUTUMN 2014 ILLERHAG/ AUZINS DUO IS AN ALLIANCE OF TWO MUSICALLY STRONG, LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS COMING FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS. THE MUSIC IS ABOUT CREATING AN ATMOSPHERIC SPACE WHERE THEIR STORIES CAN BE UNFOLDED.
Newly released discography
TOVO features musicians from the Danish folk-, world-, jazz-,impro- and indiepop-scene. 4 singers, violin, hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, shawm, saxophones, 2 drummers and Swedish harp bass. 5 women and 5 men.
With this unorthodox line-up we mix the sound of Scandinavian roots with improvisations and catchy songwriting sung by multiple voices in a Scandinavian songtradition.
The songs are written by Fredrik Lundin and singer-songwriter Trinelise Væring.
All of the 5 women and 5 men in the band are sought after artists in their ownright, performers from different musical arenas and known from such popular bands as Spöket i köket, Basko, Floating Sofa Quartet, Trolska Polska, Elmøe ogHoffmann, Iki, Lukkif, Myrkr, The Glas Vocal Ensemble, Visible Voices, the Art of Escapism, Rybacka/Stefan Pasborg, Offpiste Gurus, Trinelise Væring Band, 5Go Adventuring Again, Marylin Mazur Group, Maluba, Hess is More, Tine Refsgaard trio, Book of Sounds and many more.
Stunt Records are releasing 5 GO ADVENTURING AGAIN ! On LP, CD and online everywhere. https://fredriklundin.com/5-go-adventuring-again
IMAGES IN REGARD OF THE CENTRAL REFERENCE SYSTEM
Release of Karlis Auzins album. Joel plays double bass.
FACELESS TALES
IS A COLLECTION OF EXPERIMENTS, IMPROVISATIONS AND MANIPULATIONS MADE FOR THE PERFORMANCE “NO TALE NO HEAD”. COMMISIONED BY CLICK FESTIVAL 2019, THE PERFORMANCE COLLECTIVE ‘MANA:GROUP’ WAS PUT TOGETHER WITH HOT GILLS AND BASSIST JOEL ILLERHAG TO CREATE A PERFORMANCE DURING THE FESTIVAL, CENTERED AROUND THE THEME NECROPOLITICS. NECROPOLITICS IS THE POLITICS CONCERNING DEATH, OR RATHER, THE USE OF SOCIAL AND POLITICAL POWER TO DICTATE HOW SOME PEOPLE MAY LIVE AND HOW SOME MUST DIE. POLITICS THAT CAUSE SOME TO BE BOTH FACELESS AND TALELESS.
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