The composer's subjective and personal notes to the material on this recording:

1. Pictures before an Exhibition op.30

- A commission written for Ragnhild Monsen's main exhibition at Festspillene in Bergen 1997

An exhibition might be a strong experience. This music came to life before such an exhibition, after coming to terms with the day's arrival and departure.

2. The Deal op.19

What is it to trust? If founded upon the notion of belief, of promise, there is a possibility that this deal will be broken.

3. Moods from Røros op.31

The town Røros in Norway has a unique atmosphere - embracing the truly beautiful and frightening in one.

4. Inner Seas op.16

Inside the head, there are great oceans and lakes absorbing everything that is going on when you are awake.

When the night falls, it is time to work through all impressions.

5. I stepped on a UFO op.23

A stroll could come to be very eventful. Suddenly, when thinking you have stepped on a stone, you might get unexpected company.

6. Eyes in the Air op.48

To be watched by a world with eyes dull or exited, is perhaps part of a day. This piece of work contains different sequences, mediating many years of the composer's reflections.

7. Death Dripping op.25

As long as there is Life, Death will be dripping. Life and Death are closely connected. Maybe the circle within you is completed by realizing this?

8. Life Giggling op.49

Could it be that depression is euphoria turned upside-down, and vice versa? Life might be giggling watching you all wrapped up in your own misery and ignorance. Who can steal your heartbeats away?