TORE ØSTBY (from CONCEPTION + ARK) Launches Solo Works with ‘Snowflakes’ Single

The highly acclaimed guitar player from bands Conception and ARK is launching his solo instrumental works with the majestic piece ”Snowflake”, available on all streaming platforms since March 15th.

Tore Østby lets you follow the tiny, shivering snowflake, caught in the winter wind, thrown around in a raging storm to finally land and be the final force to cause an avalanche. Dramatic turns where the music follows the little snowflake, delivering everything from big brush strokes to serene guitar melodies, a piece that will leave no one untouched.

The release is following a sneak release of the acoustic work ”Premonition”, inspired by nordic traditional music.

At the same time he is rehearsing with Conception for upcoming shows in Spain and Latin America, Østby is following a long time plan of releasing instrumental music. He is known for mixing genres and finding inspiration in different cultures.

On the subject of solo composing Østby says: ”- I have always felt an urge to explore this road, and often the music takes me by surprise. It is in no way in competition with what I do with Conception, in fact it’s more the opposite; creativity feeds creativity, and I am still curious!”

He continues: -” I will play different instruments but will mostly base the compositions around guitars. There will be calm guitars, brutal guitars, soaring guitars, orchestral guitars, Spanish guitars and more.”