Carsten Bo Eriksen

Carsten Bo Eriksen, also known as My Beautiful Decay 1973 (MBD73), is a Danish composer and artist born on October 2, 1973, in Copenhagen. He is renowned for his eclectic style, which blends elements of neo-classical, post-rock, American minimalism, ambient, and electronic music. Eriksen's musical education includes studies at the Royal Academy of Music in Copenhagen under professors Ib Nørholm, Ivar Frounberg, and Hans Abrahamsen, as well as at Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts. Additionally, he has explored Balinese gamelan music in Ubud, Bali. His work has been influenced by a meeting with composer Arvo Pärt in 2000. Eriksen has been active in various musical ensembles and has performed extensively in Europe and the US.

Eriksen's music often draws comparisons to artists like Olafur Arnalds and Max Richter, reflecting his unique approach to post-classical and neo-classical genres. He has collaborated with notable ensembles such as the American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME) and has been recognized with awards and nominations, including a Danish Arts Foundation grant. Beyond music, Eriksen is also a self-taught painter and video artist. His compositions have been featured on prominent platforms and radio stations, showcasing his diverse artistic talents.

Genres

Experimental

Ambient

Electronic

Contemporary Classical

Post-rock

Indie

Soundtrack

Neo-classical

Related Artists

Max Richter

Nils Frahm

Hildur Guðnadóttir

Ludovico Einaudi

Ólafur Arnalds

Jóhann Jóhannsson

Philip Glass

Hania Rani

Arvo Pärt

Dustin O'Halloran

Tim Hecker

Peter Broderick

Latest Release

Opus 42

Carsten Bo Eriksen•

My Beautiful Decay 1973

Single - Released February 28, 2025