3 (Susanna and the Magical Orchestra album)

3 (released August 24, 2009 in Oslo, Norway) is the sixth album by Susanna, and the third release in duo with Morten Qvenild as Susanna and the Magical Orchestra, released on the label Rune Grammofon (RCD 2090).

3
Studio album by Susanna
Released	2009-08-24
Genre	Pop & Jazz
Length	47:01
Label	Rune Grammofon (Norway)
Producer	Deathprod
Susanna chronology
Flower of Evil (2008) 3 (2009) Wild Dog (2012)

Background

This is the third album release by the duo, with mostly original songs composed by the two of them individually. Joined on a few of the tracks by some of the elite jazz and prog rock musician of Norway. All About Jazz critique John Kelman, in his review of Susanna's album 3 states:

... Relying on Wallumrød's pure, direct approach to singing and Qvenild's glorious attention to texture, 3 is another highlight in the careers of both Susanna and the Magical Orchestra the collective, and its two members individually. Stark, beautiful, tender and heartfelt, it's a singer/songwriter's album for the 21st century...[1]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
Tiny Mix Tapes	[3]

Reception

The AllMusic reviewer Heather Phares awarded the album 4 stars,[2] and Tiny Mix Tapes reviewer Split Foster awarded the album 4 stars.[3]

Track listing

1. "Recall" (5:50)
2. "Guiding Star" (4:39)
3. "Game" (5:26)
4. "Palpatine's Dream" (5:01)
5. "Another Day" (3:56)
6. "Deer Eyed Lady" (3:45)
7. "Lost 4:43)
8. "Subdivisions" (4:52)
9. "Come On" (4:02)
10. "Someday" (4:47)

Musicians

• Susanna Wallumrød - Vocals
• Morten Qvenild - Keyboards

Additional musicians

• Erland Dahlen - Drums & percussion (tracks 1 & 3)
• Andreas Mjøs - Vibraphone (track 3)
• Fredrik Wallumrød - Additional vocals (tracks 3 & 4)
• Mariam Wallentin - Additional vocals (tracks 4 & 6)
• Helge Sten - Guitar (track 6), keyboards (track 10)
• Morten Barrikmo Engebretsen - Bass clarinet (track 7)

Credits

• Producer – Deathprod
• Co-producer – Susanna and the Magical Orchestra
• Design – Kim Hiorthøy
• Mastered By – Bob Katz
• Mixed by Helge Sten
• Programming & arrangements by Susanna and the Magical Orchestra
• Recorded by Helge Sten & Susanna And The Magical Orchestra
• Lyrics and compositions by Morten Qvenild (tracks: 3-4, 6, 9), Susanna K. Wallumrød (tracks: 1-2, 7, 10), Roy Harper (track 5)
• Composed by Alex Lifeson & Geddy Lee (track 8)
• Lyrics by Neil Peart (track 8)[4][5]

References

1. Kelman, John (2009-09-03). "Susanna And The Magical Orchestra: 3 (2009)". Musical review. All About Jazz. Retrieved 2014-04-15.
2. Phares, Heather. "Susanna and the Magical Orchestra - 3". Musical review. Allmusic. Retrieved 2014-04-15.
3. Foster, Split. "Susanna and the Magical Orchestra - 3". Musical review. Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 2014-04-15.
4. "Susanna – 3". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2014-04-15.
5. "Susanna: 3". Rune Grammofon. Retrieved 2014-04-15.

External links

• Susanna Official Website