Whispers of Granite

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Artists

Trude Eidtang & Andreas Hack

Album out July 4 - Buy/Stream here

Gallery

Single cover "Hiding in Plain Sight" Designs by Geitsund

Single cover "Spirals" Designs by Geitsund

Album cover "Liquid Stone" Design by Geitsund

Whispers of Granite Pics by Sunniva Lind Hoverstad/Starfountain design

About

Whispers of Granite is the exciting new collaboration between Norwegian vocalist and vocal composer Trude Eidtang and German keyboardist and composer Andreas Hack. Their debut album, Liquid Stone, offers a unique fusion of melancholic folk, indie and progressive rock, enriched by Trude’s expressive vocals and Andreas’ atmospheric instrumentation.

Trude Eidtang is renowned for her evocative, haunting voice and deep emotional resonance within the progressive rock genre. She first gained recognition as the lead vocalist of White Willow, later founding her own project, When Mary, where she crafts vocal-driven organic-electronic music that blends art-pop, indie, and conceptual storytelling. With a versatile vocal range that spans from delicate whispers to soaring highs, Eidtang has captivated audiences both in Norway and internationally. Her live performances further showcase her dedication to artistic exploration.

Andreas Hack is a celebrated German composer and keyboardist known for his innovative work in progressive rock. As a founding member of Frequency Drift, Andreas helped shape the band’s distinctive, atmospheric sound. He has also expanded his creative range through projects like Feeling of Presence, which delves into ambient and post rock, and most recently, Haven of Echoes, known for its progressive and evocative sound.
Hack’s intricate compositions and seamless blending of organic and synthetic textures have earned him a reputation as a boundary-pushing artist. His live performances across Europe have captivated audiences, solidifying his place as an established musician within the progressive and experimental music scenes.

The collaboration between Trude and Andreas in Whispers of Granite brings together their individual strengths to create a compelling and immersive musical experience. The project draws influences from folk, indie, and cinematic music, combining melancholic progressive rock with lush, atmospheric textures.
Trude’s vocals are at the heart of the music, intertwining seamlessly with Andreas’ atmospheric keyboard work and intricate guitar arrangements. Together, they craft a sound that balances melancholy and hope, fragility and strength.

Liquid Stone

Lyrics and vocal compositions by Trude Eidtang
Music written, arranged, mixed and produced by Andreas Hack

The album’s title, Liquid Stone, reflects the thematic duality that runs throughout the project. It symbolizes the tension between fluidity and permanence, capturing the transformational shifts Trude explores in her lyrics. The fusion of organic and industrial elements in the music mirrors the interplay between raw human emotion and the rigid structures of the world. Liquid Stone marks a bold step into new musical terrain for Whispers of Granite. Fans of progressive rock, indie, and experimental music alike will find much to love in their music.

Tack list
01 Spirals
02 Hiding in Plain Sight
03 Endlessly
04 Fleet City
05 Ocean Maker
06 One More Reason
07 Age of Seven
08 Silver Green

Trude Eidtang: Vocals & vocal arrangements
Andreas Hack: All instruments
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Guests:
Wolfgang Ostermann: drums
Michael Fischer: bass (6)
Marek Arnold: sax (5)
Paul Sadler: guitar solo (3), (8)

We are very grateful for how Liquid Stone has been received so far! Here are some excerpts from reviews and other mentions of the album and project:

“Norway meets Germany in prog-pop heaven!” Prog Magazine (UK) Read full review

“The emotional sophistication and finesse of the album are startling. Something genuinely transformative emerges across these eight tracks – music which isn’t just a soundtrack of our disconnection, but offers us the possibility of reconnection, one vulnerable note at a time.” The Progressive Aspect (UK) Read full review

“Fans take note of this rocky precipice, lest you fall into an abyss of regret.
The duo are completely at ease in fashioning moody sonic images that tread the edges of electronica, yet firmly ensconced in a progressive vein, a delirious blend that spans a wide berth, at times offering a foggier version of Portishead or even a dark version of the Eurythmics, as Trude owns a stunning voice, both the leads and the harmony work are first rate. Andreas provides a shimmering platform of synthetic and organic tapestry that cannot be challenged, its that perfect” 5/5 House of Prog radio (US) Read full review

“With their debut album ‘Liquid Stone,’ WHISPERS OF GRANITE have created a musical cosmos that is timeless and bold.” 8,5/10 SaitenKult – (DE) Read full review

“What a marvelous musical treat Liquid Stone is. Whispers of Granite consists of two immensely skilled individuals, namely Norwegian vocalist and vocal composer Trude Eidtang and German keyboardist and composer Andreas Hack, and this debut offering of theirs is a superb example of how to weave art rock, prog, brooding folk rock, and atmospheric electronic soundscapes together in a most moving and haunting manner.” 5/6 Eternal Terror (NO) Read full review

“An album of fantastic atmospheres and ideas that only a gifted composer like Andreas Hack can achieve” 9/10 Rock Castle Franken (DE) Read full review

“Every detail—from the layered production to the evocative artwork—feels intentional and artful. The result is a record that doesn’t just ask to be heard but felt.“ 8,5/10 InfraRed Magazine (CA) Read full review

“Liquid Stone offers a collaboration between two musicians working cohesively, without ostentation, where each finds their place in what they do best.“ 4,5/5 Progcritique.com (BE) Read full review

“Please allow yourself to be drawn into the musical world of this album” MLWZ (PL) Read full review

“Andreas’s complex musical signature combined with Trude’s rich vocals create a blend like no other; the key word here is captivating.” 8,4/10 (Profile Prog – CA) Read full review

“You know sometimes you’ll hear about a new collaboration, and you automatically know it’ll be great? That’s how I felt about the team behind Whispers of Granite.” The Prog Mind (US Read full review

“Consistently powerful and beautiful compositions that invite you to dream and pause.” 13/15 BetrautesProggen.de (DE) Read full review

An unexpected collaboration between prog metal and art rock has resulted in a remarkably harmonious and immersive album.
Stone Prog (DE)
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““A pleasantly distinctive sound with the underlying tension of Antimatter, the mysticism of Björk and Kate Bush, and the frivolity of Tori Amos. A particularly atmospheric album that manages to captivate and keep you engaged.”
Progwereld (NL) Read full review

“This is accessible art rock that draws melancholy from a frequent supply of ambient and post-rock. Occasionally, Kraftwerk peeks around the corner. And above all: this is timeless music that will still stand as tall as the massive stone on the cover in ten or twenty years.”
DaMusic (DE) Read full review

Interviews:
Eclipsed Rock Magazine (DE)
Progzilla Radio (UK) Podcast

More to come!