My Beautiful Decay 1973

My Beautiful Decay 1973 is the artistic alias of Carsten Bo Eriksen, a Danish composer and musician born on October 2, 1973, in Copenhagen. Eriksen's music blends elements of post-rock, American minimalism, ambient electro-acoustic music, and electronic music, often incorporating field recordings. He studied composition at the Royal Academy of Music under notable professors like Ib Nørholm and Hans Abrahamsen, and also explored Balinese gamelan music in Indonesia. His work has been compared to artists such as Olafur Arnalds and Max Richter, reflecting his unique fusion of classical rigor with experimental electronic elements. Eriksen has been active in various musical projects, including the ensemble Nordlys, and has performed extensively in Europe and the US.

As a multifaceted artist, Carsten Bo Eriksen is also a self-taught painter and video artist. His music has been featured on prominent platforms like Apple Music and Spotify, and he has been involved in numerous music festivals and exhibitions. Eriksen's recent releases showcase his evolving style, which continues to captivate audiences with its blend of neoclassical and ambient sounds.

Genres

Neoclassical

Minimalism

Related Artists

Max Richter

Philip Glass

Nils Frahm

Ludovico Einaudi

Ólafur Arnalds

Thomas Newman

Jóhann Jóhannsson

Brian Eno

Arvo Pärt

John Adams

Michael Nyman

Dustin O'Halloran

Latest Release

Opus 42

Carsten Bo Eriksen•

My Beautiful Decay 1973

Single - Released February 28, 2025