- A fusion of sounds and words into philosophical reflection

In the deepest woods, Fred Jonny Berg finds an arena that never lets him down.

His literary works are based on philosophical and surreal thoughts about existence.

Taking a closer look at all his lyrics, one might find a trace of liberty throughout.

An essential part of Fred Jonny Berg's art is his acknowledgement of every man's free will and right to rule over his own life – without irrelevant intrusion into the private sphere. The documentary «Exhaling Music» tells of Berg's intense breach with Christianity when he was 17. His childhood religion never followed him into adulthood. Having no political basis, Berg is nevertheless a huge advocate of the so called «Kardemommeloven» – a golden rule carrying liberalistic connotations.

The breach with his Christian upbringing almost costed him his life. After this experience, Fred Jonny Berg has a fundamental aversion to anything that he feels violates personal freedom.

"The break with Christianity was an educational and painful time, but I'm mostly happy I got away from religion with my life intact", says Berg.

Berg wonders how it is possible for arenas of "truth" to get such a powerful foothold some places in today's illuminated society. This happens despite the fact that wars keep repeating themselves worldwide, and despite the fact that we have a contemporary society already filled with degradation, violation, public interference and abuse of the individual - caused by the the above mentioned "truth" and its disciples.

- As an artist I may fill a work with contents that may not be visible or perceptible to begin with. I recognize that I have no "opinions" as such. I only see logical or non-logical solutions to problems that await my acting. This is founded upon the set of thoughts in my possession.

You do not need to say "I believe" or "I know". You can say "I do not believe" or "I do not know" - and settle with it.
- Fred Jonny Berg

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Yuppik (left) is the name of a dog that made a deep impression on Fred Jonny Berg. He dedicated Lonely Fryshild Op.6 to Yuppik. Later, Berg dedicated a symphonic poem to a dog named Lady Bessie (right), Lost in September Op.17