by Liana JonasWho is Ole Roar Granli? Why, he is the lead member of the electronica entity named ORG, based out of Holter, Norway. Granli handles the programming, writing, arranging, and mixing on the 12-track debut ORG Lounge and, honestly, puts Fatboy Slim to shame. What ORG offers up is jazzy/lounge electronica layered over colorful trip-hop and drum'n'bass beats. Granli is supremely talented at infusing all sorts of eclectic rhythms, breaks, solos, and ethnic flavor into his lengthy tracks. For instance, rumba meets jam-style jazz on the lively "Jazz Trippin'." What sound doesn't this guy extract from his rig? The song is accented by a lead xylophone line (!) bopping over racy jazz bass and brush playing and bright piano parts. Midsong, "Jazz Trippin'" slows to a smooth groove, only to burst again and race to an explosive finish. The vinyl record-like crackles here are also a nice touch. Another inspired moment is the album's loungy opener, "Smooth," where ORG uses a laid-back drum-machine pattern, bright synth chords and muted trumpet, and electric piano and … » Read more