Passive Aggressive Conversations #3: Spellcaster

In this episode, we get to know the world of composer, musician, producer and vocalist Holger Hartvig, also known as Spellcaster as well as Anybard, and Anybardinthegrass. Hartvig shares with us some of their inspirations including Robert Ashley, Cornelius Cardew, and the soundtrack of the video game Heroes of Might and Magic III. They open up about their process for creating characters for their storytelling, playing with fictional narratives in their music and discuss their use of roleplaying and game systems as tools for composing, imagining characters' stories, and their performances. These games and systems have allowed Hartvig to design their own musical frameworks and create fragmented soundscapes tied together with their vocals and narration. Through this experimentation, Hartvig's music evokes a sense of fantasy and brings audiences deeper into the world of their characters. Check out this episode if you are interested in hearing more on their recent libretto, their album Memo, and exciting news on new projects. Hosts: Macon Holt & Ivna Franic Guest: Holger Hartvig aka. Spellcaster Jingle: Simin Stine Ramezanali Passive Aggressive Conversations is a collaboration between The Lake Radio and Passive Aggressive. It is supported by Tuborg Fondet, Augustinus Foundation, The Danish Arts Foundation and KODA. TRACKLIST: Spellcaster - Muted Singers music from Heroes of Might and Magic III Robert Ashley - Characters Cornelius Cardew - Hammer of the working class