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Member Since4/7/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.elvira-nikolaisen.com/
Band MembersElvira Nikolaisen - vocals/piano. Live band: Trond Mjøen - guitar Ole Kristian Wetten - bass Jo Schumann - guitar Andreas Bye - drums
InfluencesFleetwood Mac, Burt Bacharach, Carole King, Sheryl Crow, Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder, David Crosby, Dungen, The High Llamas, Phil Collins, Elvis Costello, Janet Jackson, Carly Simon, Stereolab, Christopher Cross, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Webb, Prince, Sade!!, Garness(best Norwegian act in years), Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey, Syreeta
Sounds LikePianobased singer-songwriter. Jackson Browne. Joni Mitchell. Sade.
Record LabelSonyBMG / Columbia
Type of LabelMajor


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Elvira Nikolaisen - Will You Fight For Me?


ELVIRA NIKOLAISEN INDIAN SUMMER
The difficult second album. Is there really something called the difficult second album? Aren’t all records difficult to make, aren’t all records created under a certain pressure, either from the audience or from the artist themselves? Yes, but there is no doubt you’re making it hard on yourself when you come out with a debut record loved by radio listeners, record buyers and critics alike. Quiet Exit launched Elvira Nikolaisen as one of her generation’s biggest pop artists, with sales of 50.000 and a high media profile. She appealed to fans of both adult rock, and cred-rock. The follow up, IndianSummer won’t shock listeners that first dell in love with Elvira’s expressive voice and considerable song-writing talent, however, they should easily see the evolvement. There has been visible progression since last time she was around. There’s more paint within the frame, and even though the songs fall into a classic melodic tradition, it doesn’t go without noticing the darkness that comes with it. The songs tend to have more taste and substance. After my debut I could have moved into a cave sitting around being eccentric for the next ten years, but no bloody way.... I’m very happy now. I wanted to make it richer , not as minimalistic as last time. It brought me great happiness to make the first album, but I’m tougher and more decisive on what I want now. Indian Summer is very crafted. It has all that is characteristic for my songs; they can be experienced as both interesting and sexy, depending on what you prefer. Says Elvira. The album was recorded in Malmø in Tambourine Studios and in Oslo in Viagram Studio, and produced by a three piece consisting of herself, drummer Christer Engen and super guitarist Trond Mjøen. With them in studio came bassist Ole Kristian Wetten and guitarist Jo Schumann, not to mention a string section where needed. I dictate from my piano stool most of the time, the band does most of the real job, smiles Elvira. The songs are mainly written for this record and it has been important for me to work on a solid totality. But there are some key tracks. Celebrate is no obvious hit, but a big favourite and an important track for the records sex appeal. It was originally a slow Sade-like song we used to do live. Trond gave it a more insistent guitar, and with a little inspiration from D’angelos cover of Feeling Like Makin’ Love and jazzy 70’s westcoast rock, it suddenly turned into a completely different track. We approached this album with a little less respect. My sound is pretty solid so this time we dared to be more progressive making something that sounds more like our favourite music. The word westcoast has been mentioned. The producers’ goal was all along the modern American FM rock of Bruce Springsteen ala The Rising or Jackson Browne, not to mention Crosby/Nash the way they sound today, in the 00’s. It’s not retro or an attempt to recreate the sound of past times. This is music for the here and now – good songs have no expiration date. Another key track on the album is He Loves Me, which in all its sweeping grandeur and rawness can remind you of new Joni Mitchell, or scenes from Elviras favourite music film Grace Of My Heart. It’s live passion transferred to music. I believe this is a goal for a lot of girls. I put it in the front on the album to create a drama. Lyric wise this album is generally less confiding. My listeners will probably always read my life into my lyrics, but I sing about life in general, I try to catch the energy and passion in life to inspire my listeners. Indian Summer change between a taste of wood in Damaged Goods a feeling of soul in Gratitude and pastoral pathos in Mobile Alibis:together this creates a warm well written chapter in the history of the artist that is Elvira Nikolaisen. An artist for all seasons.


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Elvira Nikolaisen's Friends Comments
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MIKA NITRO





Feb 2 2009 11:53 AM

Thanks for your friendship:D
I wanna go to your concert someday!!!
Steven





Feb 4 2009 2:00 PM

sweet voice!rock the world gorgeous girl and ride the waves of success!!..............ZZZZZ
For the Love Of Country





Jan 28 2009 11:07 AM

Keep Rockin Welcome, JOE DETTY, Thanks For The ADD,GOD BLESS
STAN SYLVANDER™





Jan 28 2009 11:07 AM

Thanks for the add!

Roooooockkkk!!!

Best wishes from
Stan Sylvander-vocal.
bjørn [private]™





Jan 28 2009 11:07 AM

Hei!
any German dates planned? hope there will be a tour in 2009!!
take care, Ross.
SARA JO





Jan 28 2009 11:07 AM

Önskar dig en vecka full av musikalisk inspiration och positiv energi!

SARA JO
Hannah Werdmuller





Jan 28 2009 11:06 AM

Greetings from Edinburgh!



Thank you for accepting my friend request. I added you because I think your music is awesome. :)

Wishing you the best,

Hannah x
ArnaBigbone





Dec 2 2008 10:42 AM

Hei Elvira! Du er veldig pen...
TYST!





Dec 2 2008 12:25 PM

Takk for vennskapet. Heia Moss.
Elin Elisabeth





Dec 31 2008 10:45 AM

Happy new year! Hope new year makes real all your wishes
-take care
elin elisabeth
Hakon





Jan 4 2009 3:23 PM

Hi! I hope you're having a good start in 2009! It looks like there will be new music and cd from Hakonmusic sometime during the spring...! Keep checking for news...! A leap of faith...! Good stuff:o)! -Hakon
Arny egeland





Nov 26 2008 2:25 PM

Hei Elvira:)takk for add,og gratulerer så mye m karrieren.
Begynner å bli noen år siden vi gjikk på uenes.
Ønsker deg ein fin tid fremmover.
!!:)
Pony the Pirate





Nov 27 2008 1:56 PM

Izzy





Nov 20 2008 12:42 PM

hey Viki,

Samo da kazem HI :)

Nice voice, nice tunes, keep it up.

Lots of love,
Ismail.
Nothern-space





Nov 23 2008 6:13 PM

Hei!

Musikken din er kjempefin:-)
Ha en fin uke!
Out Of Babylon





Nov 23 2008 11:25 PM

Takk for vennskapet! :)
Out of Babylon!
KLODE





Oct 17 2008 10:30 AM

Hi! JU'SToppin'BY to say thank u'n'ice to meet u!
KLOdE
Nat Photography





Oct 19 2008 6:38 PM

Hi Elvira!!

Jeg digger musikken og stemmen din!!
Når ska du komme til Bø?

klem

Nat

Telemarkfestivalen..
SIRIA MUSIC





Oct 28 2008 9:42 PM

Happy Halloween Pictures, Images and Photos
Hakon





Oct 6 2008 12:28 PM

takk for "adden"!
Edouard Gabriel





Oct 7 2008 2:54 AM

Hi Elvira,thank you for your virtual friendship here on myspace.Its my pleasure to meet you on there.Cool stuff,keep up the good work.Cheers from Belgium E.
G
Garness





Oct 10 2008 2:24 PM

Fet "Will you fight for me"-video! Du ser så bra ut, Elvira. Christer - looking good bak trommesettet, ass!

Vi må treffes snart:)

Klem, Hildo og Lino
Tage





Oct 11 2008 2:05 PM

Hei Elvira :D

Litt seint å komme med men det var finfint å være på Træna i fjor. Mye takket være deg.

Nok skryt :D Sjekk ut hva vi gjør her nord:

www. myspace. com/thegasket
www. myspace. com/thegasketradio
www. myspace. com/oddmarnogi
Turns





Oct 1 2008 9:52 PM

hei! hør den nye låten!
Nina's Teastuff





Oct 2 2008 4:49 PM

Jeg ble alltid så glad da jeg så deg spasere rundt i kvadraturen i ditt dongri-tøy for årevis siden;)
Glad du kan synge heile tida, du er flink;)
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