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Something Special – The Best Of Bigbang
''Something Special – The Best of BigBang'' is a compilation of greatest hits of the Norwegian rock band BigBang, released in Norway on December 3, 2007.Trønder-Avisa.nHer er Høstens samleplater Track listing Personnel * Øystein Greni – vocals, guitar (all tracks), classical guitar (15), bass (2, 12, 16), drums (8, 16) * Erik Tresselt – bass (1, 6, 9, 14, 15, 17), vocals (14, 15) * Lasse Weeden – bass (3) * Nikolai Eilertsen – bass (4, 5, 7, 8), organ (8, 16) * Jarle Bernhoft – bass, vocals (11) * Christian Engfelt – bass (13) * Christer Engen – drums (1, 7) * Olaf Olsen – drums (2, 3, 6–8, 11–15), vocals 15) * Karim Sayed – drums (4, 5) * Martin Horntveth – drums (9, 17) Additional personnel * Øystein Greni – producer (1– 4, 6– 8, 10) * Michael Ilbert – producer (4, 5, 7) * Nils B. Kvam – producer (9, 17) * Jason Falkner Jason Falkner (born June 2, 1968) is an American songwriter, musician, and guitarist who was a member of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bigbang (Norwegian Band)
Bigbang (also styled BigBang, bigbang or BIGBANG) is a Norwegian Rock music, rock band. Formed in 1992, the band is led by frontman and chief songwriter Øystein Greni.Bergan, Jon Vidar, ''Store Norske Leksikon''Bigbang. Kunnskapsforlaget. Accessed 24 February 2023. Over the years, the band's lineup has changed several times while remaining a trio and with Greni as the only constant member. Bigbang has been described as "Norway's best live band", with their album ''Radio Radio TV Sleep'' holding the distinction of being the best selling live album released in Norway.Vatnøy, Lillian, NRK.no (March 27, 2005)Bigbang - lyden av sommer Torvik, Svein Terje, NRK.no (April 12, 2005) NRK.no MusikkleksikoBigBang The band has released eleven studio albums, one live album and two compilation albums. History Bigbang was formed in 1992 by guitarist and vocalist Øystein Greni and drummer Chris Summers (drummer), Christer Engen while they were in high school. Among their influences were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poetic Terrorism
''Poetic Terrorism'' is the fifth studio album by the Norwegian rock band BigBang, released in April 2005.Brækhus, Leni Aurora, abcnyheter.no (April 11, 2005)Bigbang - kreative terrorister The album was produced by Øystein Greni and recorded at his Grand Sport Studios. It was mixed by American producer and engineer Sylvia Massy, renowned for her work with Tom Petty, Prince, R.E.M. and Johnny Cash. Overview Øystein Greni described the record as minimalistic and reminiscent of the Dinosaur Jr. and Hüsker Dü era punk rock. According to the frontman, what sets the album apart is its minimalistic indie production and variety. This is Bigbang's first album without an instrumental track or acoustic ballad. It is also the band's first album since '' Waxed'' in 1995 to be released through Greni's Grand Sport Records indie label. The four-year deal with Warner Norway ended with '' Radio Radio TV Sleep'' as Greni chose to produce his own records. A different version of "On Your Mind" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Horntveth
Martin Horntveth (born 20 September 1977) is a Norwegians, Norwegian musician (primarily drummer), composer and electronica artist. He was born in Tønsberg, and is the younger brother of tubaist Line Horntveth, but is best known as the drummer and key member of Jaga Jazzist and The National Bank (band), The National Bank together with his brother Lars Horntveth. Career Together with Ravi (Ivar Johansen) he started in 1994 the band Jaga Jazzist, where he and his brother Lars Horntveth, Lars are key members. In summer 2003 he and his brother Lars, wrote a commissioned work for ''Vestfold Festspillene'' in Tønsberg. The work was performed by the musicians who later became the band The National Bank. He received the Edvard Prize 2005 in the class pop music for the tune ''Tolerate'' from the band's debut album ''The National Bank (album), The National Bank'', together with his brother Lars and the lyricist Martin Hagfors. As a solo artist he has released two EP's with electronic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olaf Olsen (drummer)
Olaf Olsen (born 8 August 1976) is a Norway, Norwegian musician, known as the drummer of Bigbang (Norwegian band), BigBang (1999–May 2000, May 2001–current)Bergan, Jon Vidar, ''Store Norske Leksikon'BigBang Kunnskapsforlaget. NRK.no MusikkleksikoBigBang Gonsholt Ighanian, Catherine, ''VG.no'' (November 14, 2008)Rolling Stone hyller Bigbang''Norsk pop- og rockleksikon'' (2005)BigBang Vega Forlag. with whom he has remained the longest after frontman Øystein Greni. He is renowned for his tall posture rising high above his drum kit, emphasized by his long blonde hair and beard. Olsen currently resides in Los Angeles, California, along with the other members of the band to try their luck in the United States. Career Following the departure of original BigBang drummer Chris Summers (drummer), Christer Engen in the summer of 1997, it was long uncertain who would become the band's drummer. Singer and guitarist Øystein Greni would often take place behind the drums, and bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Summers (drummer)
Christer Engen (born 7 November 1974), also known by his stage name Chris Summers, is a Norwegian musician best known as the drummer for rock bands Turbonegro, Bigbang and Euroboys. Engen was a founding member of Bigbang and played with the band from 1992 to 1997. He left Bigbang to join Turbonegro in 1997 and released four studio albums with the band until his departure in 2008. He is currently a member of the soft rock band Lady Friend. Career Engen started his musical career when he founded Bigbang together with Øystein Greni while they were in high school. The two shared a common interest in American punk and hardcore bands, as well as classic rock from the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Engen released one album with Bigbang, '' Waxed'', before being asked to join Turbonegro by guitarist Rune Rebellion in 1997. He toured with Turbonegro in support of '' Ass Cobra'' and later recorded the album '' Apocalypse Dudes'' with the band. In 1998, Turbonegro disbanded while on tour due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jarle Bernhoft
Jarle Bernhoft (; Jarle Norman Bernhoft-Sjødin; born 21 June 1976), known professionally as Bernhoft (often stylized as Bern/hoft), is a Norwegian singer, musician and songwriter. His best known songs are "Streetlights", " Shout" (a Tears for Fears cover), "Choices", "C'mon Talk" and "Stay with Me". He has also been in a number of bands, notably Explicit Lyrics and Span. Career Explicit Lyrics Hailing from Nittedal, Bernhoft attended Rud Upper Secondary School in Bærum where he joined the musical scene. Bernhoft, alongside Fridtjof "Joff" Nilsen, were members of Explicit Lyrics. Within a span of three years, the band released three albums, ''Fleshpulse'' (1996), ''Flow'' (1997) and ''Lipshave'' (1998). Span After the breakup of Explicit Lyrics, Bernhoft, a vocalist and songwriter, and guitarist Nilsen, joined drummer Fredrik Wallumrød and bassist Vemund Stavnes to form the rock band Span. After two EPs, ''Baby's Come Back'' (2002) and ''Found'' (2003), Span had tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikolai Hængsle
Nikolai Hængsle (previously Nikolai Hængsle Eilertsen; born 24 June 1978) is a Norway, Norwegian bassist, bass guitarist. He is primarily known as a member of Bigbang (Norwegian band), BigBang (1999–2004, 2009–present)NRK.no MusikkleksikoBigBang''Norsk pop- og rockleksikon'' (2005)BigBang. Vega Forlag. and The National Bank (band), The National Bank (2004–present).Bergan, Jon Vidar, ''Store Norske Leksikon'BigBang Kunnskapsforlaget. Hvidsten. Sigrid, ''Dagbladet'' (17 August 2004) Eilertsen, who was born in Skotselv, also participates in the bands Lester (band), Lester, Needlepoint (band), Needlepoint and Elephant9.Schou, Øyvind, ''Drammens Tidende'' (22 February 2010)Sjonglerer med fem band Honors *Spellemannprisen 2004 in the class Pop band for the album ''The National Bank (album), The National Bank'' *Spellemannprisen 2010 in the class Jazz for the album ''Walk the Nile'' Discography Contributions by Nikolai Eilertsen: ;With Bigbang (Norwegian band), Bigbang Album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radio Radio TV Sleep
''Radio Radio TV Sleep'' is a live album by the Norwegian rock band BigBang, which was released in 2003.''Norsk pop- og rockleksikon'' (2005)BigBang Vega Forlag. The album was recorded during Bigbang's tour of the same name in February 2003, with the exception of "Better Than Before", recorded at Ullevål Stadion, Oslo, in June 2002. Overview The album contains two discs, one with recordings from some of their acoustic concerts, and the other a collection of live electric tracks. Two different releases were made, a regular one and a digipack limited edition. "Can't Find My Way Home" is Øystein Greni's favourite song and was written in the 1960s by Steve Winwood of the group Blind Faith. The other non-LP electric tracks are "Wrong Number" (''Girl In Oslo'' EP '00) and "Better Than Before" (''Girl In Oslo'' Europe EP '01). Acoustic tracks "Old People" (''New Glow'' EP '00) and "Smiling For" (''Smiling For'' EP '01) are EP-only numbers. Remaining songs "Lights Go Out" and "Cry R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frontside Rock'n'Roll
''Frontside Rock'n'Roll'' is the fourth album by the Norwegian rock band BigBang, released in 2002.''Norsk pop- og rockleksikon'' (2005)BigBang. Vega Forlag. Overview ''Frontside Rock'n'Roll'' is the first full-length Bigbang album to be released outside of Norway. Warner Music Germany would also re-release their previous album '' Clouds Rolling By'' in the country. Øystein Greni wrote the song "Frontside Rock 'n' Roll" as a tribute to two of his skater friends, who had died the same year. Frontside Rock 'n' Roll is also the name of a skateboard trick, a sport which Greni is a former European champion of.Moslet, Håkon, ''Dagbladet'' (February 15, 2002)Skate or dieKemp, Anders, ''Dagens Næringsliv'': D2 (August 21, 2008)Øystein Greni The song lyrics reference various skateboard tricks. "Fire & Oil" was co-written with Nikolai Eilertsen and documents the 11th of September 2001 events from the point of view of a kamikaze pilot. "Earphones" is an homage to Ray Charles. "One o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clouds Rolling By
''Clouds Rolling By'' is the third album by the Norwegian rock band BigBang, released in 2000.''Norsk pop- og rockleksikon'' (2005)BigBang Vega Forlag. The album was released on both CD and LP, with the latter being limited to 500 copies. The album's producers were Michael Ilbert and Nils B. Kvam, along with Bigbang. Drummer Olaf Olson was fired in the middle of the recording process and replaced by Karim Sayed. "Across the Street" LP version is an extended re-recording of the "Across The Street (Demo '99)" released in the 2000 ''Girl in Oslo'' EP. Track listing Personnel Bigbang * Øystein Greni – lead vocals, lead guitar, piano, percussion, drums * Nikolai Eilertsen Nikolai or Nikolay is an East Slavic variant of the masculine name Nicholas. It may refer to: People Royalty * Nicholas I of Russia (1796–1855), or Nikolay I, Emperor of Russia from 1825 until 1855 * Nicholas II of Russia (1868–1918), or Niko ... – bass, baritone guitar, piano, glockenspiel, bac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electric Psalmbook
''Electric Psalmbook'' is the second album by the Norwegian rock band BigBang, released in 1999.Andreassen, Johnny, abcnyheter.no (April 26, 2009)De unge og lovende The album was produced by Nils B. Kvam and recorded at Athletic Sound in August 1998, with the exception of the song "Wild Bird", which was recorded at Oslo Lyd in December of that year. Overview For the Warner Music release of the album, "Volume or Tone" and "Wild Bird (live)" were added as bonus tracks. The former being produced by Lars Lundevall and recorded at Musikkloftet in September 1996, while the latter was recorded at Norwegian Wood in 1999 by NRK Musikkteknikk. The original album released through Grand Sport Records ends after the title track. "Long Distance Man" is Øystein Greni's English adaptation of the Undertakers Circus song "Nettenes Prinsesse" (Princess of the Night).Bergan, Jon Vidar, ''Store Norske Leksikon'BigBang Kunnskapsforlaget. The original song was available in the ''Ragnarock'' LP rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Music
Rock is a Music genre, genre of popular music that originated in the United States as "rock and roll" in the late 1940s and early 1950s, developing into a range of styles from the mid-1960s, primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. It has its roots in rock and roll, a style that drew from the black musical genres of blues and rhythm and blues, as well as from country music. Rock also drew strongly from genres such as electric blues and folk music, folk, and incorporated influences from jazz and other styles. Rock is typically centered on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass guitar, drum kit, drums, and one or more singers. Usually, rock is song-based music with a Time signature, time signature and using a verse–chorus form; however, the genre has become extremely diverse. Like pop music, lyrics often stress romantic love but also address a wide variety of other themes that are frequently social or political. Rock was the most p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
