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sir Was

Joel Wästberg, better known as sir Was, is an artist who stands at the eclectic crossroads of electronic music, jazz, and indie rock. A drummer turned self-styled multi-instrumentalist, sir Was hails from a tiny village in Sweden and he carries within his melodies the wide-open spaces and tranquil quiet of his homeland. His debut EP, "Says Hi," was a fascinating collision of worlds with the track 'A Minor Life' demonstrating the weaving of multiple strands into his unique artistic tapestry; a setup carried through on his album "Holding On To a Dream." The fact that this album was sequaled by 'Let Them Talk' which features prominently a vintage deck of playing cards is a testament to sir Was's creative adventure and veracity.

His music videos correspond with his knack for blending textures and tones. From the sepia-tinged road trip on 'In The Midst' to the playful avatar animation in 'Nothing in the Way', sir Was gives his audience more than just sound, inviting us into multi-sensory experiences. His best known video though, masterfully directed by Fredrik Egerstrand, is sir Was's 'Falcon,' which is both curiously hypnotic and aesthetically memorable. Picture a middle-aged man in a silver spacesuit walking his terrier in suburban Sweden - a sight as surreal as it is heartwarming, much akin to sir Was's music. Slightly off-kilter and yet irresistibly enchanting, sir Was's impact in the industry is the indelible imprint of an artist unafraid to stray off the beaten path.

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