Strunkiin - The Joy of Creation (Official Full Album)

Melodic Amospheric Black Metal from Finland, released 29.3.2018

Tracklist:
00:00 Island in the Wilderness
08:02 Northern Lights
18:21 Blue Ridge Falls
27:36 Crimson Tide
37:06 Wilderness Day

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This project could be considered a tribute of sorts to the legacy of Bob Ross, particularly his 'The Joy of Painting' TV-series. While he may not have been the most masterful painter in recorded history, in my opinion the series is one of the best ever to have been made. When I first watched an episode or two in the summer of 2016, the experience had an instant and irreversible effect not only on my worldview, but my approach to artistic expression, such as writing music.

I composed these songs within a relatively short time period, motivated mainly by the simple joy that creating music sparks in me. Apart from wanting to somehow capture some of the atmosphere and tone of each painting, and the progression of the respective episode, I didn't limit myself by setting any definite goals. I was able to literally convert thoughts into sound, experiencing what Bob described as "the joy of painting": the ability to come up with any idea or vision, and put it onto the canvas - the "canvas" in this case being my audio editing software. Few things in life can yield an equivalent degree of happiness.

- L.P. (all instruments, compositions & audio engineering)