Investigations in the tricky art of writing music

Copenhagen, Denmark / Chicago, USA (2009 – present)

CLEEMANN is an indie one-man-project centered around singer, multi-instrumentalist and musical director Gunnar Cleemann – a Danish folk experimentalist prodigy of immense and uncontested talent.

His 10-song-cycle "45 Minutes Mostly About Caring", officially released September 2009, is a series of investigations and questions into the tricky art of writing music as well as into his own self. Each song displays human emotions we inevitably know, accept, or conquer throughout our lifetime, representing personality-aspects in a manner of deep humanity.

Cleemann’s theory that these songs are mostly about caring is not too far fetched – it is clear this is about personal realizations. With a forward yet slower motion, this unique sound-scape – the subtle acoustic textures and analogue synths blending with electronic beats and loops – is born out of a passion for vintage instruments- and studio equipment.

Revealing vulnerability and spirit, his voice is entirely his own – clear, deep and vast as an ocean – a most remarkable instrument exuding its own ambient brilliance.

Live Cleemann performs solo or in a up to 7 piece band according to the nature of the venue. In live shows, he adapts musicians and delivery depending on the situation in order to be true to the moment. The audience picks up on the excitement that this is a one-of-a-kind performance that can’t be recreated. Rich in emotion from all ends of the spectrum, his live shows and music look to be vital, appealing and never the same twice.

CLEEMANN is currently working on his 2nd solo-album in his Copenhagen studio and in Chicago – supported by Chicago Acoustic Underground founder Michael Teach.

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