Biography

The band was formed in the idyllic Norwegian countryside, not too far from the great waterfalls of Hønefoss, in the spring of 1999 with a burning desire to create or perhaps recreate some of the musical expressions of the early seventies,-specially in the use of the instruments of that time and the somewhat "strange" compostions of the progressive rock scene from 1969 - 1974.

"New Norwegian sensation Wobbler is strongly influenced by symphonic progressive greats of the past such as PFM and Il Balletto di Bronzo, classical music, and folk. Even Scandinavian contemporaries such as Ã„nglagård and Anekdoten seem to have had an influence on Wobbler's music.

The tracks on their debut CD "Hinterland" are both long and complex, like their demo brethren. The title track clocks in at a whopping 28 minutes! However, these tracks are more mature and have been painstakingly shaped into dark symphonic masterpieces. Vintage keyboards (Mellotron, Hammond C3, Mini-Moog, harpsichord, etc.) run rampant on the album, both exemplifying Lars Frøislie's affinity for the instruments and providing sonic ecstasy for fans of keyboard-laden symphonic progressive rock. Sweeping dynamics emphasized by engaging acoustic guitar and flute melodies allow a bit of time for the listener catch his breath during the invigorating journey though Wobbler's musical landscape. Close friend Jacob Holm-Lupo of White Willow assisted the band in both recording and production. The album was expertly mastered by Bob Katz, who applied modern production techniques while maintaining the desired vintage feel of the music. Hinterland is a true aural extravaganza"

-The Laser's Egde

"Wobbler er er et band fra Hønefoss-traktene som spiller en temmelig ambisiøs form for symfoprog beslektet med Ã„nglagård, Gentle Giant og Il Balletto Di Bronzo(!). Pompøst så det holder, komplekst og med en rikelig dosering instrumentalutflukter.
Mellotron, moog, og orgel har en fremtredende plass i bandets lydbilde i tillegg til tverrfløyte."

-Tarkus Magazine