A recording from the "Touchstones" series.
Guitar Player magazine has described his sound as one of the most distinctive and instantly identifiable in the world. It is characterized by a sublime, resonant, melodic tone with precisely articulated vibrato and seemingly endless sustain, as well as a string-instrument-like attack achieved through volume pedal modulation. "Blue" showcases plenty of Rypdal's unmistakable sound within the minimalist framework of The Chasers—a group that can function both as a post-Hendrix power trio and as an improvisational chamber ensemble exploring Terje's expressive themes.