Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
Kristian’s diverse musical background is reflected in the wide array of music he composes, uniting ethnic music with new compositional techniques.
Born in the Danish peninsula of Jutland in 1947, Kristian relocated to the Faroe Islands in ’74, where he’s lived ever since, and where he’s written the majority of his works.
Kristian has composed solo instrumental works, chamber music choral works as well as symphonic music, such as the ballet Harra Pætur og Elinborg.
Having made numerous recordings as a performer, Kristian has also toured the globe widely with his own jazz and folk music ensembles.
In addition to this, Kristian works as manager and CEO of the Tutl Records label and is artistic director of the popular Summartónar festival.
Kristian Blak is widely regarded as one of the most prominent and important figures of Faroese music history, playing a central role in the musical life and culture of the islands.
Kristian Blak is also a classical composer, please visit this site to view his classical profile: Kristian Blak – Classical Composer
Kristian Blak - Jazz Compositions Worklist
| Title | Instument | Year | Duration (min) | Publisher | Recording |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Timint areh” featuring Khanty singer Vera Kondrateva from Siberia | Voice, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass, Drumset | 2022 | 40 | manus | “Timint areh” TUTL HJF555 |
| “Porkerisvatn” music composed by Kristian Blak and paintings by Sámal Blak. | Violin, Voice, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass, Drumset | 2021 | 40 | manus | “Porkerisvatn” TUTL HJF355 |
| “Lipet ei” featuring Khanty singer Vera Kondrateva from Siberia | Voice, Violin, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass, Drumset | 2016 | 40 | manus | “Lipet ei” TUTL HJF377 |
| “Dímun” music composed by Angelika Nielsen and Kritian Blak to the island Stóra Dímun, Faroe Islands | Violin, Piano, Contrabasss, Drumset | 2014 | 40 | manus | “Dímun” TUTL HJF333 |
| Masques I - Ouverture Canto Carnascialesco II - Der Juden Tanz III - Hoftanz IV - English Dompe flegmatico V - Balletto Sanguino | Violin, Clarinet, Trombone, Tuba, Guitar, Percussion, Saxophone, Drumset, Contrabasss, Piano, Trumpet | 2014 | 20 | manus | "Masques" TUTL HJF 477 |
| “Grót & vatn” improvised music to film and photos of Stone and Water | Ethnic Flutes, Flute, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass, Electronics | 2012 | 40 | manus | “Grót & Vatn” TUTL HJF233 |
| “Travelling” based on an Inuit etching Shaman Travelling by Night | Violin, Voice, Flute, Ethnic Flutes, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass | 2011 | 40 | manus | “Travelling” TUTL HJF222 |
| “Seta” featuring New Zealand's Richard Nunns | Ethnic Flutes, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass, Electronics | 2009 | 40 | manus | “Seta” TUTL HJF155 |
| “Duologues”. Work including improvisation for ensemble Yggdrasil | Flute, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass | 2008 | 35 | manus | “Duologues” TUTL HJF188 |
| “Tinna og Tám”. | Voice, Piano, Electronics | 2008 | 30 | manus | “Tinna og Tám” TUTL RIT002 |
| “Risastova”. Work including improvisation for ensemble Yggdrasil | Voice, Violin, Cello, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass, Drumset | 2006 | 20 | manus | “Risastova” TUTL HJF111 |
| “Askur”. Work including improvisation for ensemble Yggdrasil. Co-written work | Voice, Flute, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass, Drumset | 2006 | 40 | manus | “Askur” TUTL HJF133 |
| “Avanersuaq”. Work including improvisation for ensemble Yggdrasil. Co-written with Rasmus Lyberth | Voice, Violin, Piano, Guitar, Contrabass, Percussion | 2006 | 40 | manus | |
| “Fimm hurðar”. Work including improvisation | Piano, Percussion, Saxophone | 2006 | 25 | manus | |
| “Yggdrasil”. Work including improvisation for ensemble Yggdrasil | Contrabass, Guitar, Piano, Flute, Saxophone, Voice, Drumset | 2002 | 40 | manus | “Yggdrasil” TUTL HJF088 |
| “Vágatunnilin”. Work including improvisation for ensemble Yggdrasil | Violin, Guitar, Piano, Voice, Contrabass, Drumset | 2002 | 20 | manus | “Risastova” TUTL HJF111 |
| “Pump Fiction” (Oddfríður Rasmussen). Work including improvisation. Co-written work. | Trombone, Drumset, Organ | 2002 | 25 | manus | |
| “Brahmk”. Work including improvisation | Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass, Drumset | 2000 | 12 | manus | |
| “Klæmint”. Work including improvisation | Guitar, Piano, Trumpet, Voice, Elbas | 1998 | 40 | manus | “Klæmint” TUTL HJF055 |
| “Préludes”. Work including improvisation | Piano, Contrabass | 1998 | 40 | manus | “Préludes” TUTL HJF077 |
| “Shalder geo”. Work including improvisation | Recorder, Mandolin, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Contrabass | 1997 | 40 | manus | “Shalder geo” TUTL HJF044 |
| "Drangar" music written to the “sculptures” in Faroese Nature | 1995 | 40 | manus | ||
| “Drangar”. Work including improvisation for ensemble Yggdrasil | Flute, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass, Drumset | 1994 | 40 | manus | "Drangar" TUTL HJF033 |
| “The Invisible Trumpet”. Work including improvisation | Guitar, Piano, Trumpet, Saxophone | 1990 | 40 | manus | |
| “Firra”. Work including improvisation | Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass, Drumset | 1989 | 40 | manus | “Firra” TUTL HJF023 |
| “Addeq”. Work including improvisation | Voice, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass, Percussion | 1989 | 40 | manus | “Addeq” TUTL HJF022 |
| Brøytingar | Flute, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass, Drumset | 1988 | 40 | manus | “Brøytingar” TUTL HJF021 |
| “De Fire Tårne” ballet based on the poem Barnetegning by William Heinesen. | Flute, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass, Drumset | 1985 | 40 | manus | “De Fire Tårne” TUTL HJF019 |
| “Concerto Grotto”. Work including improvisation for ensemble Yggdrasil | Flute, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass, Drumset | 1984 | 40 | manus | “Concerto Grotto” TUTL HJF018 |
| “Heygar og Dreygar”. Work including improvisation for ensemble Yggdrasil | Flute, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass, Drumset | 1983 | 40 | manus | “Heygar og Dreygar” TUTL HJF015 |
| “Yggdrasil træið”. Work including improvisation for ensemble Yggdrasil | Flute, Saxophone, Organ, Guitar, Percussion, Contrabass | 1983 | 20 | manus | |
| “Kingoløg”. Work including improvisation | Flute, Recorder, Oboe, Bassoon, Piano, Contrabass | 1983 | 40 | manus | “Kingoløg” TUTL HJF016 |
| “Ravnating”. Work including improvisation for ensemble Yggdrasil | Contrabass, Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Drumset | 1982 | 40 | manus | “Ravnating” TUTL HJF013 |
| “Den Yderste ø”(William Heinesen) Work including improvisation for ensemble Yggdrasil | Voice, Flute, Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass | 1981 | 40 | manus | "Den Yderste ø" TUTL HJF012 |
| “Snjóuglan”. Work including improvisation | Violin, Flute, Saxophone, Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Contrabass, Drumset | 1979 | 40 | manus | “Snjóuglan” TUTL HJF007 |
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