In Loving Memory Of

This is the third album of Argo Vals. It is composed, arranged and recorded during the years 2015 – 2020. Released on physical formats [2LP and CD] on May 18, 2020 Released on streaming platforms on May 29, 2020 Recordings were made in Ristiku and Tatari Street DIY studios in Tallinn, Kullaaugu talu in Ahja, Sipa in Märjamaa, Mardu in Soomaa, Ö Stuudio and Tartu Railway Station. Vinyl manufactured by Vinyl Plant in Tartu and CD by Digibox Plus in Ülenurme, Estonia Track 2 was born while composing for the dance performance ’A Good Run’ (2019) by Joonas Tagel. It was put aside to find a great spot somewhere else and had a steady landing on this album. Track 3 was originally composed for the Eesti Lood short documentary film ’Sihtpunkt – olla õnnelik’ (2015) by Kertu Köösel. Track 7 was originally composed for the Tallinn Architecture Biennale 2019 Satellite programme ’Musicity’ by Nick Luscombe and curator Kirke Päss [musicityglobal.com] Here is a reworked version of the tune. SPECIAL THANKS TO: Kaie Olmre, Mete Vals, Saskia Olmre; Mihkel and Jaanika Truman and Vaiguviiul for releasing this album; Cultural Endowment of Estonia and Estonian Performers Association; EAÜ and Eesti Muusika Eksport; creative residency programs MoKS (Estonia) – Evelyn Grzinich and DAR (Lithuania) – Gaile Griciute; European Music Incubator and Music Estonia; Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre – Margo Kõlar and Tõnu Kõrvits; Danish National School of Performing Arts; Rait Parts and Anu Almik for creative residency at Mardu, Soomaa; Andre Nõu for creative residency at Ruhnu Cultural Centre; Urban Festival UIT; Karl-Markus Kohv, Tõnu Tubli, Aigar Vals, Karl Petti, Martin Kikas, Martin Rästa, Holger Kilumets, Kristi Kongi, Oliver Kulpsoo, Karin Kahre, Sander Tuvikene, Henri Roosipõld, Meelis Hainsoo, Joonas Tagel, Kertu Köösel, Robert Jürjendal and Anthea Buys; Nick Luscombe, Solen Fluzin and Kirke Päss; Taavi Tulev, Katrina Tulev, Jaan Tätte jr; Erko Niit, Kärt Ojavee, Andres Noormets, Toomas Savi, Janek Murd, Priit Pajusalu, Liis Ring and Christoffer Rutström, Olmre family, Maris Tomba and Maire Vals. I thank all the warm-hearted and curious people who have been attending my concerts, buying and listening to my music. Made in Estonia 2020 Released by Vaiguviiul [vaiguviiul.ee] Contact: instagram.com/argovals argovals.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/argovals facebook.com/argovalsmusic muusika.muusika[at]gmail.com