STIAN CARSTENSEN – Hippocampus Serenade

Stian Carstensen (born 5 January 1971) is a multi-instrument Norwegian musician, entertainer and with Jarle Vespestad (drums) and Nils-Olav Johansen (vocal and guitar), central members of the Balkan-jazz orchestra Farmers Market. From the album Musical Sanatorium (2021).

A film by Dave McKean, Lars Elling and Stian Carstensen

Script: Stian Carstensen, Erik Hannemann and Lars Elling Camera: Erik Hannemann Editing and effects: Dave McKean

Actors Patient: Stian Carstensen Nurse: Ingvild Eiring Doctor: Lars Elling Warden: Simon Dancaster

Mouse miniatures: Ingvild Eiring Crew: Pål Torvund, Max Lammers, Gisle Johansen and Karina Aase

Composed and arranged by Stian Carstensen Produced by Stian Carstensen Mixed and mastered by Jørgen Træen Recorded at Spyttmyra Studio, Snaxville Studio, and Studio Barexta

12-string acoustic guitar, baritone guitar, electric guitar, pedal steel guitar, kaval, banjo: Stian Carstensen

Synthesizers: Todd Terje Hammond organ, vocals: Torbjørn Dyrud French horn: Marinette Tonning Olsen Bass: Finn Guttormsen Drums: Jarle Vespestad Percussion: Pål Hausken Timpanis: Gabriel Carstensen Øien Strings: Bjarne Magnus Jensen, Ola Kvernberg and Atle Sponberg Cello: Audun Sandvik Harp: Sidsel Walstad