‘Romance’ was the 2009 debut of one man composer Mark Wardale, a Yorkshireman inspired by the landscapes and music of Scandanavia.
His Row Boat alter ego is a rough translation of a Sigur Rós track (Ára bátur) and he is now thought of more as a guitar orientated post-rock artist.
Fluttery Records have decided to re-release this E.P to remind listeners of his abstract ambient roots and put his romantic vision into full perspective.
The four instrumental tracks, each about 5 minutes long, are full of "glistening xylophones & violins, abundant textures and lots of horns".
They blend together so seamlessly it is perhaps more accurate to call it a 20 minute overture.
If, like me, you are a sucker for anything of a Nordic flavour, Row Boat is an artist you'll be glad to discover.
Row Boat's website
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