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Summer

by Josef Zachariassen

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1.
Human 04:19
I almost shat my pants at a Christian camp, the summer I turned 9. Accept Jesus Christ as your one and only saviour, or you’ll burn in hell. We’re like dogs looking for a master. Sure, life can be hard. But please stop feeding that shit to kids. What about dinosaurs? Well, scientists made that up - and the big bang too. How old is the earth? About 4000 years old. Soon doomsday will come. I’m happy. I’m strong. I'm fine. A little bit hungry. I'm sad. I'm fragile. I'm human.
2.
Summer 04:00
3.
Nu tændes der stjerner på himlens blå, halvmånen løfter sin sabel. Jeg våger, at ikke de slemme mus skal liste sig op i din snabel. Sov sødt, lille Jumbo og visselul, nu bliver skoven så dunkel. Nu sover tante den gamle struds, og næsehornet, din onkel. Nu kalder i søvne den vilde gnu i krattet af store lianer, og aber synger sig selv i søvn i vugger af grønne bananer. Sov sødt, lille Jumbo, dit lille pus! slet intet min ven skal du mangle, i morgen får du en kokosnød, den kan du bruge som rangle. En zebra tager sin natdragt på, med sorte og hvide striber. Et flyveegern med lodne ben, sidder i mørket og piber. Sov sødt, lille Jumbo, nu er du vel mæt? Du kender ej husmodersorger. En lille plantage på tusinde rør dem ska’ vi ha’ syltet i morgen. Hør, tigeren brøler sin aftensang og spejder mod alle kanter. Ved vadestedet, med slebet klo, der lister den sorte panter. Sov tyst, lille Jumbo, dit lille myr, din nuttede lille rødbede. Du bad mig fortælle et eventyr ­ nu sover du sødt allerede.
4.
Little Man 03:12
Hey little man. I know you’re in pain. Sometimes, I feel just the same way you feel now. Hold on. It doesn’t end this way. It takes time, like a bird that hasn’t learnt to leave its cage.
5.
Blackball 04:22
I have one big fat black ball in my chest, And it won't go away. Blackball tingles my nerve, Oh, what a parasite. Through a season I learnt of Old King James, In an old fashioned way. Blackball pierced my chest and pushed itself into my heart, Now it’s living there giving me despair I don’t know what to do.
6.
03082020 06:29

about

“I almost shat my pants at a Christian camp the summer I turned 9”

With these words, Josef kicks off his second album, Summer. In a way, these few, but direct words hold the essence of the album’s message; A critique of dogmatic Christian communities, and a hope that people who struggle in such environments find the strength to break free.

Hailing from a lineage of preachers, Josef knows – for better and worse - the Faroese Christian environment very well. In Summer, Josef wishes to shed light on the taboos of Christian environments through his music and voice.

There is some truth and light in Christian communities, but with that light follows a dark shadow:
- Josef spent every summer at a Christian children’s camp socializing and making friends. However, he was taught he would burn in hell for eternity if he didn’t accept Jesus Christ immediately.
- As a child, Josef attended a good Christian school. However, he was fearful of teachers who would threaten disobedience with a beating.
- Josef grew up in a loving and supporting family. However, he was disciplined through physical punishment.

Because of this dualism, Josef had to learn to put on a mask resembling the best version of himself to fit in. In the summer of 2020, he couldn't keep his mask on anymore, and suffered a sudden mental health breakdown, hence the title, Summer. He spent the following year confronting and healing from his traumatic childhood memories, whilst simultaneously composing his latest album.

With Summer, Josef wishes to take a stand against the fear, shame, and mental abuse inflicted by many Christian communities. He does so by creating a musical universe filled with 80’s synthesizers, experimental indie-pop music, intimate vocals, direct and surrealistic lyrics, and lots of humor.

credits

released October 1, 2021

Composition: Josef Zachariassen (1, 2, 4, 5, 6), Mogens Jermiin Nissen (3).

Arrangement: Josef Zachariassen (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).

Lyrics: Josef Zachariassen (1, 2, 4, 5), Harald Andreas Hartvig Lund (3).

Vocals: Clara Mølsted-Ylönen (3, 6), Josef Zachariassen (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).

Violin: Tiril Eirunn Einarsdotter (1, 2, 3, 6).

Guitar: Vegard Rubach Ese (2, 5).

Bass: Bárður Reinert Poulsen (2, 5). Drums: Ingvald Vassbø (5).

Keys: Josef Zachariassen (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).

Videos: Josef Zachariassen (Human, Blackball), Sean Saman (Summer).

Mixing: Daniel Wold @ Oslo Fuzz.

Mastering: Thomas Eberger @ Stockholm Mastering.

Mentor and teacher: Morten Qvenild.

Financial Support: Mentanargrunnur Landsins, Jazz Forum Norge.

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Josef Zachariassen Oslo, Norway

Faroese pianist, composer, singer and songwriter who began with classical piano and later specialised in indie and synthesizers.

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