In eight weeks we have been able to enjoy good artists, fun and seriousness in TV 2’s “Hver gang vi møtes” (“Everytime we meet”). The youngest participant, Alexander Rybak, found the whole experience unique. Continue reading Coop Magazine about Alexander Rybak’s participation in “Hver gang vi møtes” show
The concept of the show is that 7 artists live together for 10 days and everyone have their special day where they are celebrated with covers of their songs by the 6 other artists. Watch and listen to all the covers with lyrics in the YouTube playlist below.
Watch all the episodes of the show HERE
“Lucky One” by Øivind Elg Elgenes
“Strange Little Bird” by Anneli Drecker
“Smooth Escape” by Simone Eriksrud
“Kan Eg Gjørr Någe Med Det” (Can I do something about it) by Sigvart Dagsland.
“Money” / “Penger er ikke alt” by Samsaya
“Ut” (Out) by Lars Lillo-Stenberg
“All I wanna do” by Simone Eriksrud
“Ka E Du Redd For” (What are you afraid of?) by Sigvart Dagsland
“Neste Sommer” (Next summer) by Lars Lillo-Stenberg
All the songs are available to buy on iTunes and on CD. Click HERE to find out more about it!
The last episode of 3rd season of “Hver gang vi møtes” was traditionally dedicated to duets, when one or several artists featured another artist during the performance of his/her song. Alexander was involved in 3 duets. Here are full episode with subs, the songs took part in and reviews of them made by the largest Norwegian newspapers. Continue reading Alexander Rybak — Duets Day in HGVM with Reviews
A shortened version of the 5th episode of the TV-show “Hver gang vi møtes”, which was broadcast on TV2 on 29.03.2014. Below the episode video, you’ll find Alexander’s brilliant performance of Sigvart’s song “Kan Eg Gjørr Någe Med Det” with intro and lyrics in different languages. Enjoy! 🙂
Upload, English translation and subs by TessaLa. English revision by Anni Jowett and Katie Andersson
Upload, English translation and subs by Hilde M. English revision by Anni Jowett.
REVIEWS:
TV2.no – Rybak surprised
Alexander Rybak finds the party mood with the alcohol happy song “Ut ” (Out) from the 2005 album ” Festen er ikke over…..det er kake igjen” (The party is not over … there is cake left ). The choice of song surprised Lars Lillo.
Continue reading Alexander Rybak — Cover of “Ut” by Lars Lillo-Stenberg — Reviews
Here is a shortened version of the 4th episode of TV-show “Hver gang vi møtes”, which was broadcasted on TV2 channel on 22.03.2014. And the separate video of Alexander’s performance of Simone’s song “Smooth escape” with intro and lyrics in different languages. Enjoy! 🙂
Recording & video edition by Venche M. English translation by Jorunn Ekre. English revision by Anni Jowett. Subs by Julia B.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-nMhgvwBZA&feature=youtu.be
Smooth Escape + Inro + lyrics
Upload and English translation by Hilde M. English revision, subtitles and transcribe of lyrics by Anni J.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su6lIwzGcmg&list=UU-sbLDm2lPOOB4fOfMqo8-Q
Rybak was a clever rapper.
Alexander started the day with «Money» the single from 2009 and has translated the lyrics from English to Norwegian. This was anything but what Samsaya had expected.
– It was a super-surprise. He had translated it to “Penger er ikke alt” (Money ain’t all), and it was so cool. He had really put work into that song. I got an incredibly good feeling, and he was a very clever rapper. Super-good and surprising start,- says Samsaya to TV2.
VG.no by Stein Østbø 05.04.2014
Alexander Rybak – Money – Dice 4
Alexander as rapper? Well, that is not the most successful part of this version, but he brings welcomed sunshine into the the refrain where the original is darker and more edgy- it almost becomes better and more uplifting. A plus for a good Norwegian translation, but put a hoodie on next time you want to play b-boy Alexander…..
“Music is an architect with the power to build bridges. It meets you at the dance floor but it still makes you think and connects your heart.”
Influenced by everyone from Mary J. Blige and TLC to OutKast and famed Indian singer Asha Bhosle, Samsaya, whose name means “doubt” in Hindi, has “always questioned everything,” writing reactionary, iconoclastic lyrics as a child. “At 12, I heard Dinah Washington’s ‘I’m Mad About the Boy’ and hearing that trumpet-type voice, something happened to me,” recalls the singer. “Religious lyrics and traditional music didn’t touch me. This moved me.” Eschewing her parents’ pleas to play classical Indian music in favor of more beat-driven tracks, Samsaya released Shedding Skin, her debut album, in 2004, and has released a steady stream of singles since.
Continue reading Samsaya from “Hver gang vi møtes” 2014 on TV2
Touched by Rybak
Alexander Rybak concludes the tribute with the 2001 song “Kan eg gjørr någe med det?” and his version touches Sigvart.
– When he did the violin intro and started on the high tones, I was very touched. He has a tremendous musicality. I recognize myself a bit in Alexander, even though we come from very different places, but we click with each other on musicality. It was a beautiful moment, I think. (Ref. TV2.no)
REVIEWS
Translated by Tessa Lande. Revised by Katie Anderson.
Dagbladet: Dice 6 (Dagsland/Roalkvam):
An appropriate contribution to the debate after Sigvart has spoken about his reaction to the church’s opposition to homosexuality. And – it is no coincidence that Rybak is the final performer.
This is going to be the best, and he is serious about it! Rybak cultivates interaction and the combination of fiddle, vocals and the simplistic arrangement, and puts all of himself into the song. We have never heard him sing this way – sorely and with strong empathy. The gypsy inspired fiddle playing is both virtuosic and beautiful, and underlines the seriousness and drama. Sigvart claims that he is not easily moved, and here he balances narrowly. A grandiose finale!
VG: Dice 4 (Stein Østbø)
Alexander sings powerfully, but a little bit staccato. He still gives the song an additional coat of naked melancholy through his fiddle. The arrangement is beautiful, dramatic, dark blue and quite a bit sensitive, without ever tending to emotion.
Vocalist and composer from Stavanger, living in Bergen. Sigvart Dagsland is known for his good singing voice, his social commitment, his good songs and serious lyrics in dialect. Less well known is his distinctive sense of humour. This composition has led to Sigvart Dagsland releasing albums of very different character, ranging from solemn hymns to unbridled humour, but everything is done with a convincing seriousness. He has released 18 solo albums, and holds 30-50 concerts across the country each year. Awarded “Prøysenprisen” in 2009. Nominated for a “Spellemann” (grammy) three times in the pop category and received it once. Also nominated for Hit Awards. Each new Dagsland album sells on average to gold. His began as a boy soprano with a candle in his hand in the Stavanger Cathedral Choir when he was 12, formed the band “Tro og Liv ” in 1982, joined the revue group “Løgnaslaget” for some years. Has been a backing singer for several artists and has participated in the Norwegian ESC as both backing singer and artist.
His 20th anniversary as a recording artist was celebrated in autumn 2005 and spring 2006 with three anniversary concerts in Stavanger, Oslo and Bergen. The concert lasted three hours, and they were all sold out, and they offered a wide range of guest soloists who have been involved in any musical context throughout his career. More about his career on his homepage.
NAME: Sigvart Dagsland
BIRTHDAY: 18.10.63
HOME COUNTRY: Norway
Continue reading Sigvart Dagsland from “Hver gang vi møtes” 2014 on TV2
Recording by Venche M. English translation by Jorunn E., Laila S., Tessa La, Hilde M. English revision by Anni Jowett. Subs by Julia B.
– “The guy is a firework of a performer, and I loved that version. I had hoped that he would do it “Fairytale”-like, and it was exactly what he did. I was blessed afterwards”- says Simone to TV 2 (transl. by Anni Jowett)
REVIEWS:
(Translation by Hilde M.)
VG.no by Stein Østbø – Dice 3
Alexander tries to transform 90’s funk into folk music, and that is not an easy task. Alexander only manages half-way. His interpretation does not meet the promise of the sweeping violin intro. But, he sings very well and gives the song a touch of classic Rybak optimism.
Continue reading Alexander Rybak – Cover version of “Smooth Escape” by Simone Eriksrud
Last Saturday it was Day of honour of Alexander Rybak in “Hver Gang Vi Møtes”. Every of 6 artists have made a cover of his song. Here you can watch the performance and what Alexander tells about the original songs, about the covers and what the artists think about the songs and their own performances. The videos are listed in a performing order:
Music: Alexander Rybak, Lyrics: Alexander Rybak & Thomas Waernes
Upload by Tessa Lande. Translation by Jorunn Ekre. English revision and subs by Anni Jowett.
Music and lyrics by Alexander Rybak
Upload by Tessa Lande. English translation by Marit O. Subs by Sonya Luzina. English revision by Anni Jowett.
Simone Larsen was born in Freiburg, Germany and raised in Volda from the age of nine. She started singing in bands when she was 13, and has a background in jazz, soul and pop. After high school she moved to Oslo, where she sang with The Dingleberries before she met Jonny and Kim. The trio began playing together the summer of 1993. The idea was to create melodic pop with jazz and funk inspired rhythms. Elements from groovy funk, acid jazz and modern dance music mixed with the trio’s penchant for the melodic, and from this arose a unique sound – a “sound”. They chose to name their band The Sound. The drummer, Ofstad, suggested a more eye catching spelling – D’Sound. (ref.: Rockipedia )
NAME: Simone Eriksrud
BIRTHDAY: 21st of August
HOME COUNTRY: Norway
3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE MYSELF: Playful, friendly, talkative…
WHAT DO I HAVE IN MY POCKETS RIGHT NOW: My two-year-olds pacifier…
Continue reading Simone from “Hver gang vi møtes” 2014 on TV2
Article published in Side2.no on 15.03.2014
Author:
Found by Venche M. Eanglish translation by Laila S.H. English revising by Anni Jowett.
– I am not easily touched,- Alexander Rybak said in “Hver Gang Vi Møtes”. But the best interpretation of the night touched everyone.
– This song was written during a time when I still trusted blindly in people,- Alexander Rybak said in tonight’s “Hver Gang Vi Møtes”. And it was Sigvart Dagsland who touched and surprised the most when he in tonight’s program had rewritten the ballad “13 Horses” in Norwegian.
Continue reading Article about Alexander Rybak’s Day in HGVM
Alexander talks about his perfect pitch
Upload, English translation and subs by Tessa Lande. English revision by Katie Anderson. Russian translation by Zhanna Sergueeva. Vietnamese translation by Bội-Dung Trần.
The article published in TV2.no on 15.03.2014
Author Tore Waskaas.
English translation by Tessa Lande. English revision by Anni Jowett.
Alexander Rybak talks about why he signed up for “Idol.
Alexander Rybak (27) took part in “Idol” in 2005 and in “Hver gang vi møtes” he explains why he joined the TV2 talent contest, where among others Anneli Drecker was a judge. Continue reading Alexander Rybak in HGVM talks about his perfect pitch, his participation in Idol and Fairytale
Touched Rybak to tears: Alexander Rybak struggled to hold back the tears when Sigvart Dagsland performed a tremendous version of “13 Horses” in “Hver gang vi møtes. The women around the table on their side did nothing to hide her tears. Ref: Stein Østbø, VG
English translation by Venche M. and Hildebjorg H. English revision by Anni Jowett.
Samsaya starts
Samsaya opened the musical day with “Europe’s Skies” from Alexander’s album “No Boundaries” from 2010.
Alexander thinks Samsaya has done interesting things with his song.
– I have always believed that what makes my songs, is the usage of classic chords, but Samsaya took it away and it worked. And she makes an insane performance as well. She simplified the chords. I think it’s only her who could make the song believable that way,- says Alexander to TV 2.
Continue reading Alexander Rybak’s Day: Cover versions of his songs by HGVM artists
Recording, translation and subs by Tessa Lande. Revision by Katie Anderson.
Here is a shortened version of the second episode of TV-show “Hver gang vi møtes”, which was broadcasted on TV2 channel on 08.03.2014. Also there is a separate video of Alexander asking Anneli about her tour with A-HA , which weren’t included to the 2nd episode, and the separate video of Alexander’s performance of Anneli’s song “Strange Little Bird” with lyrics. Enjoy! 🙂
Recording, video edition, English translation and subs by Tessa Lande. English revision by Anni Jowett.
Continue reading Alexander Rybak in the 2nd episode of HGVM – Anneli Drecker’s Day
Article published on tv2.no Author: Tore WaskaasFound and translated by Tessa Lande. English revision by Katie Anderson.
Alexander Rybak speaks about crushing his violin, and when he broke his hand. Continue reading Alexander Rybak in Norwegian press due to upcoming episode of HGVM. 14.03.2014
Here is a shortened version of the first episode of TV-show “Hver gang vi møtes”, which was broadcasted on TV2 channel on 01.03.2014. We have gathered all the parts related to Alexander and put translation on it. Enjoy 🙂
Recording, video edition and subs by Tessa Lande. Translation by Tessa Lande and Jorunn E. English revision by Anni Jowett.
Full version of Alexander’s performance of “Lucky One” with lyrics in different languages:
Anneli Drecker:– Beautifully played and a wonderful performance.
Continue reading Alexander Rybak – Cover version of “Strange Little Bird” by Anneli Drecker
7 artists meet and live together for 10 days at a farm. The concept is a cozy get-together, where the artists shall perform their own covers of the other artists’ songs. Each artist has a day that is designated to them. The artist chooses the activities during the day, and later the other artists perform this artist’s songs at the dinner table in the evening.
Alexander Rybak took part of the 3rd season of this popular Norwegian TV-show. The show is broadcast on TV2 and all the cover song are released in Mp3 format on iTunes, Spotify and TIDAL, and 3 selected songs from each episode are also released on a physical CD.
Alexander’s covers and songs:
(on iTunes only available in Norway)
“Lucky One” – iTunes Spotify TIDAL
“Strange Little Bird” – iTunes Spotify TIDAL
“Smooth Escape” – iTunes Spotify TIDAL
“Kan eg gjørr någe med det?” – iTunes Spotify TIDAL
“Penger er ikke alt” (Money) – Itunes Spotify TIDAL
“UT” – iTunes Spotify TIDAL
Alexander Rybak’s Day 6 song – iTunes Spotify TIDAL
Duets day:
“All I Wanna Do” – “Ka e du redd for?” – “Neste sommer” – iTunes Spotify TIDAL
and can be played on Spotify or TIDAL
or the physical CD can be ordered from:
Sweden – CDon.se
Denmark – CDon.dk
Finland – CDon.fn
Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Spain, Italy, Greece, Germany, France, Portugal, UK, Ireland, The Netherlands – CDon.eu
Norway – Platekompaniet.no
Published 01.03.14 on VG.no
Authors: Camilla Norli and Marcus Husby. Photo: Trond Solberg
Found and translated by Hilde M. English revision by Anni Jowett.
* Sigvart Dagsland was advised by Anita Skorgan to bring an extra-large wardrobe
* Rybak made Anneli Drecker blush
* The artists were song-muzzled
Alexander Rybak took the prize when it came to flirting, Sigvart Dagsland was the funniest and the most vain, Lars Lillo-Stenberg impressed in the kitchen, while Simone Eriksrud was the crying queen in this year’s “Every time we meet.”
Continue reading Alexander Rybak — Article and videos from the launch of HGVM
“I think Alexander Rybak will surprise us in a positive way. He has an understanding for music that goes beyond the intuition that characterises the other more traditional pop artists.” Ref: Stein Østby, VG, before the broadcasting.
ELG (Øivind Elgenes) is a lyricist, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, from Kristiansund, Norway, best known as the lead singer of “Dance With A Stranger”. He is equipped with an exceptionally powerful singing voice which he uses with passionate intensity. The voice has proven to be ideal for those styles of music he likes best, the landscape of country, gospel, soul, blues and folk rock. (ref.: http://www.rockipedia.no/artister/elg-1484/ )
Continue reading Øivind “Elg” Elgenes from “Hver gang vi møtes” on TV2 2014
