# Solid Ether

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***Solid Ether*** is an album by Norwegian trumpeter, composer and producer [Nils Petter Molvær](/source/Nils_Petter_Molv%C3%A6r), recorded in 1999 and released on [ECM](/source/ECM_Records) May the following year.[1]

## Reception

On *[All About Jazz](/source/All_About_Jazz)*, Chris M. Slawecki called it "a stunning meltdown of classic jazz trumpet styles with modern techno, drum-and-bass and electronic music."[2]

The [AllMusic](/source/AllMusic) review by David R. Adler stated "Not everyone will "get" this kind of music, and die-hard jazzers might laugh it off as an inconsequential fad. But it's actually a seismic innovation that is just getting started."[3]

[Robert Christgau](/source/Robert_Christgau) gave the album an A, noting, "He immerses in chaos and comes out beautiful."[4]

## Personnel

- [Nils Petter Molvær](/source/Nils_Petter_Molv%C3%A6r) – trumpet, [piccolo trumpet](/source/Piccolo_trumpet), electronic trumpet, synthesizer, bass, [loops](/source/Loop_(music)), [electronics](/source/Electronic_musical_instrument), [sampler](/source/Sampler_(musical_instrument)), [effects](/source/Effects_unit), percussion, piano, [synth-bass](/source/Keyboard_bass), [vocoder trumpet](/source/Vocoder), voice effects, beats, sound treatment
- [Eivind Aarset](/source/Eivind_Aarset) – guitar, effects (tracks 1, 2 & 5–9)
- [Audun Erlien](/source/Audun_Erlien) – bass (tracks 2 & 5–9)
- Rune Arnesen, Per Lindvall – drums (tracks 2 & 5–9)
- DJ Strangefruit – electronics, sampler, voice, [scratches](/source/Scratching) (tracks 5, 6, 8 & 9)
- [Sidsel Endresen](/source/Sidsel_Endresen) – vocals (tracks 4 & 10)

## References

1. [Solid Ether](https://www.ecmrecords.com/catalogue/143038751598/solid-ether-nils-petter-molvaer) at ECM Records website

1. Slawecki, C. M., [All About Jazz review](http://www.allaboutjazz.com/solid-ether-nils-petter-molvaer-ecm-records-review-by-chris-m-slawecki.php), February 1, 2001

1. Jurek, T. [AllMusic Review](http://www.allmusic.com/album/trinity-r523210/review) accessed November 8, 2011

1. Christgau, Robert. ["Consumer Guide: Nils Petter Molvaer"](http://www.robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?name=Nils+Petter+Molvaer). Retrieved October 8, 2015.

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