The Northern Silence

Andrew Mellor leads us on an evocative journey through the rich and sonorous pine forest of Nordic music, acting as our faithful and knowledgeable guide and discovering treasures at every turn. -Vikingur Olafsson, Pianist -- Vikingur Olafsson A sense of deep listening and of silence underpins this brilliant book; an impressive thought-map of interconnected journeys, from the forest to the heart of the Nordic psyche. Mellor presents his insightful ideas with an intensely personal clarity, one that seems infused with the crisp, clean air of the Nordic wilderness. -Tansy Davies, Composer -- Tansy Davies An outstanding account. Andrew Mellor takes us on a sonic journey that is as ferociously thrilling and uncommonly beautiful as the Nordic landscape which he now calls home. Fascinating, nuanced and ear-opening. I am listening anew. -Clemency Burton-Hill, Broadcaster, Musician and Author -- Clemency Burton-Hill I have long admired and respected Andrew Mellor's work. He always writes with a deep knowledge and love of his subject matter and his particular expertise in the field of Nordic music is unparalleled. -Leif Ove Andsnes, Pianist -- Leif Ove Andsnes I was entranced by this pitch perfect journey through Scandinavia, evoking the people, the places and most uniquely, the music; inspired by the silence and the snow, the long, dark winters and frantic bursts of summer that make life and culture feel so visceral there. -Mariella Frostrup, Broadcaster and Author -- Mariella Frostrup