Merkeband is the second single from the 2008 album Sjumilsteg who made it in to NRK P1's A listing. The video is made by Nils Hilmar Gullsvåg / Vega Media AS, and recorded late hours after a concert at the island Vega in Nordland, Dec. 20. 2008.
The album Sjumilsteg has made hits from three out of three singles! First "det var den gong" went on a 3 months A-rating on Norway's no 1 radio station P1, made 5 weeks at Hit 40, 4 weeks at Norsktoppen and a succesfull video. Then "Tjønnimellom" got B-rating on P1. Now in December "Merkeband" first was B-listed for two weeks, and then made it to the album's second A-rating on P1 from Dec 29, 2008.
We're very thankful for all the local radio station playing Ni liv gets! It's not very easily displayed outside the radio's own region, but we notice and we appreciate - you're very valuable to us!
Det var den gong was the very first release from our label Telemarkana Records, and the first single from Ni liv's album Sjumilsteg. The video for the song (see below) is now rotated frequently on national tv NRK's jukeboxes in the categories "norwegian in norwegian" and "country".
Video for "Det var den gong", made by Gunnar Knutsen in Tumblewine Films:
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Check out cover versions of "Det var den gong" here: niliv.no.
About Ni liv
Ni Liv from Bø in Telemark, Norway was established during the winter 2002 - 2003. In July 2003 came the Ep Da eg og Bestefar va' små (in english: when me and Grandpa were kids). Melodious and groovy rock with lyrics in norwegian dialect earns Ni Liv more and more friends. In 2005 the band put money in studio time with great engineer and producer Eivind Skovdahl(A-ha and others). The idea was to release on the bands own label, but Ni Liv (before Oct 5., 2006: Bygdabilly Band) signed for Warner Music Norway. The debut album was released in 2006 (see further down for info). The second album for Warner Music was named TELEMARKANA and released July 2, 2007 - recorded and produced by Dr. Kai Andersen in Athletic Sound Studio. Album no. 3, Sjumilsteg was recorded in Moss, April 2008, once again with Eivind Skovdahl as engineer and co-producer - released October 13, 2008.
Solbergs guitar playing is excellent, and the rhytm section follows eachother like they haven't done anything else since they were born. - Norsk på Norsk at NRK P1 (Norways biggest radio channel), Atle Bredal.
National newspapers:
These guys surely makes pub Norway shake, not least thanks to Solbergs red glowin' guitar play (inspired by Danny Gatton?), who flows through the album like a herd of wild horses. - Dagbladet (one of Norway's two largest newpapers), Fredrik Wandrup.
... makes you want to put on your snake skin boots and head for the dance hall. - Dagens Næringsliv, Per A.Risnes jr.
Telemarks main newspapers:
Bygdabilly Band has made a debut solid as a mountain. - TA, Dan Hagen (24/1-06)
The boys got what it takes. They've delivered a record that grabs hold of both the roots of your heart and your bones. Varden, Andreas Soltvedt (24/1-06)
Newspapers from various parts of Norway:
Three very skilled musicians, with guitar player Jon Solberg in front, ensures that this record never gets boring. Even though I try, its hard to find weak tracks on the album. - Trønder-Avisa, Olav Lorentsen (25/1-06)
Nothing is unnecessary on this album. - Firdaposten, Roald (9/2-06)
This is probably Christopher Lee's last album: he will be 88 soon - although with his energy, he might well reach 100!! :)
We do appreciate your support. If you haven't already done so, please check the samples we have uploaded for "Charlemagne: By the Sword and the Cross".
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HelpCharity is a acronym for Handicapped, engagement, loyalty, protection. HelpCharity want to support organizations that pay attention to the needs of handicapped children in Germany and America. Would you like to help too? For more information please read the blog of HelpCharity.
HelpCharity steht für BeHinderten, engagement, loyalität und protektion. Mit HelpCharity sollen Organisationen unterstützt werden, die sich um die Belange von behinderten Kindern in Deutschland und den USA kümmern. Würdest Du auch gerne helfen? Informationen wie Du helfen kannst, findest Du im Blog von HelpCharity.
Sorry for not having been in touch awhile - been rather busy! Just wanted to say that your valued friendship continues to be appreciated. Have you checked out my MySpace and web site (www.faberoptime.com) recently? Oh and did you subscribe for my free newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!)? You might also like to take a look at some of my vids on my YouTube channel too! www.youtube.com/faberoptime Take care and keep in touch. Best, Faber. "Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
Vi gjør Norwegian Wood Music For China vol 11 samleren med Norske band i Kina nå, kun 2 ledige spotter igjen. Kommer ut i Kina i 10.000 eksemplarer. Ta kontakt om du/dere ønsker å være med, dere finner mer info i bloggene våre også.
Will Scott's new album, GNAWBONE, is here!! The CD is available at CDBaby (www.cdbaby.com/all/willscottmusic) and other online retailers.
Over three years in the making, GNAWBONE is Scott's fully-produced studio debut and features a crack team of hand-picked musicians as well as guest performances by Jan Bell, Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton, and Preacher Boy (the album's producer).
Hei Ni liv! Ønsker dere en god sommer - ta gjerne en titt innom siden min der du kan laste ned flere av de gamle sangene mine alldeles gratis noen uker i sommer!
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