The Fragile Ones

Erik Dahl Ensemble’s new single, "The Fragile Ones" is a tribute to vulnerability.

"'The Fragile Ones' refers to a group of artists I worked with, on the surface a flimsy bunch, but with real creative superpowers when given the opportunity", says Erik. "I started writing the song during a residency in a small Danish town called Skibby. I made some sketches on an out of tune piano in the house while the others prepared a piece of ritual performance art aiming to plant artistic seeds. Apparently it was immediately effective".

Erik Continues, "The combination of fragility and strength that I experienced in the group was very palpable. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that these qualities are connected. To reach your creativity it is necessary to remove your filters and let go of control. It reveals a vulnerability that I find beautiful".

Erik Dahl Ensemble make music in a dreamland between genres. Based in Gothenburg and led by composer Erik Dahl, the group started it’s journey with "Gethenian Suite" in 2020, inspired by Ursula K Le Guins science fiction classic "The Left Hand Of Darkness". The members of the group are accomplished performers on the Swedish jazz and folk music scene. The music balances melodic simplicity with experimental impulses and is both bleak and hopeful.