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06/06/2025

MAGNUS JOHN ANDERSON – Ever There
A preview from the upcoming album YDRE

Ever There is a piano piece that Magnus John Anderson began writing when he was sixteen. Over time, bits and pieces came together – slowly, quietly – until the music found its final shape. It’s a reflective, spacious piece, rooted in memories of time spent in Ydre, Sweden.
“My family had a summer house there. I spent a lot of time in Ydre growing up. When I was twelve, that time came to an end. But the place never really left me.”
At the center of Ever There is the piano – Magnus’s primary instrument and oldest creative companion. His connection to the keys is physical, patient, and personal.
“I’ve always come back to the piano. It’s where I can think without words. The mechanics of it – the resistance of the keys, the weight of a soft note – help me understand what I’m feeling.”
The track was recorded in Berlin. Magnus plays piano, joined by Annika Blomfeldt on cello and Jan Strand, who contributed ambient textures and field recordings. The sound is calm and uncluttered. Every note is intentional, shaped by hand and by ear.
“Sometimes music takes time to reveal itself. Bits and fragments connect slowly, across years.”
Mixed in Dolby Atmos, the piece has depth and space without distractions. The cover shows a photo of Magnus with his family, taken the same year he stopped spending time in Ydre. Like the music, it holds something quiet that remains.
Ever There is a preview from YDRE – an upcoming album about place, memory, and how sound can carry both.

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25/04/2025

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Magnus John Anderson returns with ”The Years After,” the new single from his upcoming album Ydre. The track explores themes of rebirth and eternity, inspired by the serene landscapes of Ydre. With delicate piano and ambient soundscapes, ”The Years After” evokes the vast beauty and timeless continuity of nature. Following previous successful singles, it’s a powerful, introspective reflection on life’s cycles, perfect for fans of Ólafur Arnalds and Ludovico Einaudi.

31/01/2025

Composer and musician Magnus John Anderson returns with a new piece, ”Revival,” the next single from the upcoming album Ydre, set to be released in spring 2025. The single is the result of a collaboration with Strumming An A – a musical duo consisting of Martin Hansen and Magnus himself.

”Revival” is a tribute to the feeling of rebirth and the infinity of existence. For Magnus, the creation of ”Revival” is rooted in the landscape of Ydre, with its rolling terrain of lakes, forests, and cliffs. The music captures the place and the feeling of standing at the edge of a mountain, gazing at water and sky merging – as if time and space blur.

Magnus describes the song as an expression of the stillness and strength he experiences in Ydre’s nature.

”Standing on a cliff, overlooking the lakes at dawn, I felt an inner rebirth. It was as if nothing ends; everything begins again, everything continues,” says Magnus John Anderson.

Magnus invites Strumming An A into his solo project, where their ambient and authentic sound complements his piano playing, creating a soundscape that is both intimate and grand. The collaboration reflects Magnus’s ambition to constantly move forward and develop his musical world.

26/11/2024

Magnus John Anderson Releases New Single Sister – A Reflection on Lifelong Connection and Loss
Magnus John Anderson is releasing his new single Sister, the fourth track from his upcoming album Ydre. This piano piece captures the essence of a lifetime shared with someone who has been an unwavering presence through every phase of life.
Sister is a exploration of a bond—one where conversations pick up seamlessly, even after long periods of silence. It reflects on the shared memories, emotions, and experiences that create an unbreakable connection between two people. This is a relationship marked by an understanding that no one else could replicate.
However, the piece also confronts the grief that comes with losing that person. The piece captures the paradox of simultaneously holding on and letting go, navigating the complex process of honoring the past while seeking a way forward.

20/09/2024

Magnus John Anderson Releases New Composition Inspired by Lake Sommen
Renowned pianist and composer Magnus John Anderson, known for his work with Celine Dion and Britney Spears, announces his latest composition, Sommen. This piece pays tribute to Lake Sommen, a natural gem in Ydre Municipality, southern Östergötland, Sweden.

06/07/2024

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