Myself , Thom Yorke /Radiohead, Tori Amos, Sia, Neil Young, Joni Mitchel, Nick Drake, The Beatles, PJ Harvey, Poe, Patti Smith, Joan Baez, Smashing Pumpkins, Mew, The Doors, Ed Harcourt, Tom McRae, Elliott Smith, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Fiona Apple, Gillian Welch, Johnny Cash, Billy Bragg, Wilco, The Eagles, Jeff Buckley, Depeche Mode, Sly and the family stone, Sarah Mclachlan, Muse, Pearl Jam, Patty Griffin, Beck, Mercury Rev, Nick Cave, Fleetwood Mac, Audioslave, Aha, Travis, Rod Stewart, Sting, Van Morrison, Corazon, Lou Reed, Pink Floyd, Tom Hell, John Lennon, George Harrison, Minor Majority, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, The Searchers, REM, Ingrid Olava, Ingrid Michaelson, Susanne Nordfør etc
...In general I like pop, good rock, blues, jazz, folk music (from many origins), bluegrass, dixie, some country and classic music like Chopin, Tsjajkovskij, Beethoven, Debussy, Grieg....... I love the piano and the chello, of course the voice
I allow myself to add QUITE unfinished material. Sometimes the sound is far from optimal, but sometimes the urge to SHARE a melody in progress overrides every other aspect.
Everything is in progress.
So, you will find songs in progress, and right now I'm adding the first takes of songs that I'm working with.
I can't label my music or capture my sound right here. Alright, I can tell you this; I am into melancholy, and that may capture a little part of my music, or maybe a whole lot.
I started writing lyrics when I was around 15 years old, but it took me some years to really develop this into what I see it like today. I cannot live without writing songs.
I have a 'mini-studio' at home, which means a mac, pro-tools and m-box2, el-piano, guitar etc. I'm not into midi, I am an audio person. Although I know MIDI is cool and all that. Maybe I'll pick it up later again. May need som drum'n bass and all that.
Alright, let's continue the story... I've been studying music for about 7 years. I had piano lessons for about 5 years quite a while ago, many years ago actually. I'm learning by doing it myself. And my regrettable breaks from the piano earlier has caused me many furious moments - I want the piano to TELL ME WHAT TO DO. Doesnt work. But sometimes I'll close my eyes and really go into the music, then we'll work it together. Great moments, those..
Right now I'm studying to get the master degree at the University in Oslo. I've been singing in three bands, but I prefer to work on my own, at least until I find someone who are into the same elements as me. You won't know it before you play together...
I'm living in Oslo now, and I'm working with some new songs at the time. The shit you hear here is not yet finished (I like the songs, but I refer to them as shit because they are not finished).
In the future I wish to work with music as a composer, artist and maybe as a vocal coach. At the time I'm also thinking about starting my own business someday in the future. I like doing things myself, in my own way.
But of course also to play with the other kids in my street.
A record...with 8 songs. My lucky number.
Someday.
We wanted to stop in and say hi. We have a few updates for you. We have been working on our new album. Our first single off of it is on our myspace page. It is called "Your Body", go check it out and let us know what you think. We love hearing the feedback. We hope your year is going well so far. As for us, we have been keeping busy. We are getting ready to take off on our first tour. We are crossing Canada. Never forget that it is people like you who allow us to continue on the road we are on. You can check out our latest blog to see how you can get some FREE Makeshift Innocence shirts and cd's....Anyways, hope the rest of 2009 treats your right. Don't be shy, we would love to hear back from you.
Hey since your our friend we figured we would let you know that we have some new songs up. Feel free to check them out. We also put our official music video for "Life On Empty" on YouTube for your eyes and ears. I hope you enjoy. Your Friends Makeshift Innocence
Lyssnade precis igenom dina låtar. Väldigt bra sångmaterial och en fantastisk röst! Hör gärna av dig om du gör mer material tillgängligt - jag lyssnar gärna på mer av din musik.
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