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 Silje Karlsen's Profile |
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Folk soul, punk heart, pop in the corners:) |
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| Location: | Oslo, Liverpool, Steinkjer, Oslo |
| Country: |  Norway |
| Last Login: | Jun 11, 2008 (569 days back) |
About Me |
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| "Gorgeous Scandi folk Chanteuse" - Howard Byrom, The Lancashire Guardian "An extremely engaging performance. The audience was truly captivated" - Mat flynn, Honey Records LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEOS:I am Silje. I spent my first years in Norway, running around the forest singing stories to myself:). A bit later I learned to play the piano, later my mum's guitar, and at 13 I realized that I wanted to be a songwriter. I entered in some local competitions and stuff, and picked a route of education with lots of music involved! Now I am 23, and I have completed a BA (honours) in Music focusing on songwriting and performance. For the past 4 years I've lived in Liverpool, England, but now I've moved back to my home country Norway. (I'm flat hunting in Oslo at the moment! :) I do gigs both alone with my instruments, and backed up by my fantassstic band! I try to write lyrics that will surprise or touch you, make you laugh or think. I try to make melodies you'll remember, and wrap it up in arrangements and performances you'll enjoy! People tend to go through a lot of female artists when they try to desctibe my stuff (Joni, Tori, Kate and Alanis being the most common), but I know that Dave, Thom and a good few others are also there - I just don't sing like them! ;)For more music, pix and info check out my website . |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 11/21/2005Band Website: silje.co.uk Band Members: GET TRACKS FROM iTunes Music Store!! :): or just type "Silje Karlsen" into your iTunes search field. Silje Karlsen (Songwriter, Vocals, Piano, Acoustic Guitars) Malcolm Lunan (Bass) Goran Obad (Electric Guitars) Thomas Haakonsen (Acoustic Guitars and backing vocals) Alex Braathen (Drums and Percussion) Tord Knudsen (cello) Annie Reppe, Lydia Johnsen and Trym Bjonnes (backing vocals). Recorded and mixed by Jonas Kroon , Nils Wingerei and Simon Eraker . Mastered by Erling Lydersen Hoff , Norsk Mastering and Jonas Kroon, Frequency Studio. Influences: Kent, Regina Spektor, Skunk Anansie, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Dave Matthews Band, Tori Amos, Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Come Shine, Jethro Tull, Cohen, Alanis Morisette.... Sounds Like: "a cross between Joni Mitchell and a young Björk" - Jade, the Liverpool Echo Music Blog Click to listen to more songs! Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Rock / Folk Rock / Alternative) |
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My Blog |
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A cover of my song Pearls in the Trees |
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| Hi people! :)My MySpace friend Richard Filaccio from the Pop League has done a really cool, bluesy cover of my song "Pearls in the Trees". It's the first time anyone does a cover recording of a song I... Posted by Silje Karlsen on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:28:00 PST |
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iTunes release |
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| All the songs from my EP are now available from the iTunes Music Store! Just follow this link: (or open your iTunes Music Store and search for Silje Karlsen).... Posted by Silje Karlsen on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 11:57:00 PST |
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New track! :) |
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| Finally a brand new recording, of the rather new song Movie Cliche:)Featuring:Silje on: Vox, Guitar, Cardbord box, Cereal Box and Snusdås-shakerJonas on: Rosetta, Fatso and Pro ToolsEnjoy! ;)... Posted by Silje Karlsen on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 01:43:00 PST |
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Channel M |
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| Yesterday I was on the City Centre Social, a music show on Channel M in Manchester. Wooopiiii :) Hopefully I'll somehow get hold of a copy that I can put on to my myspace... just working it out...
Wa... Posted by Silje Karlsen on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 11:38:00 PST |
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guestbook |
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| My website now has a guestbook!! :) Please visit and drop me a line:) Posted by Silje Karlsen on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 04:47:00 PST |
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website up and running! |
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| Woooohoo! :)I have a website! (I'm awfully happy about that, it took me AGES to get that part of my life together....) So please, do go to silje.co.uk and take a look! There's lot's of music, pics and... Posted by Silje Karlsen on Sat, 18 Nov 2006 12:58:00 PST |
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The "new" band |
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| Wohoo!:)Now everything's starting to get going... I've been away in Norway all summer, just working and saving up for living as an unemployed musician for a while:) Now I'm back in Liverpool, getting ... Posted by Silje Karlsen on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:01:00 PST |
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Sundays and Raindays mini-album |
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| So, FINALLY, all the new tracks are ready and mastered. A brand new mini album with 7 songs recorded with my amazing band and with original artwork by www.boodas.de. Sounds great, looks great - I'm so... Posted by Silje Karlsen on Wed, 07 Jun 2006 09:54:00 PST |
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Showcase (and tickets!) |
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| So it's finally drawing close to the final performance of my 3 years in LIPA. On the 13th of may I'll be performing with a kick-ass band on a nice big stage... expect a rawer rock version of Silje's W... Posted by Silje Karlsen on Mon, 01 May 2006 09:33:00 PST |
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Santorini |
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| I am in hip-ish internet cafe "Lava" in Fira, Santorini
Sleep in a beautiful Argos tent in the local camping
Eat fresh fish in nice greek resturants
Drove a Moto (scooter) around the whole island toda... Posted by Silje Karlsen on Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:49:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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Jonas Kroon, Lydia Johnsen, Ragz, Arne Vatnøy, Meman, Heidi Eggesvik, The world of Balthazar, Trym Bjønnes, The Pop League (Room 3), Richard Filaccio (The Pop League), Gail as in Gail, Paganus, Lady Moscow, Alex Quinn, jo bywater, Kaya, Asparagus King, pedro, PAUL BERNARD - BRAND NEW FREE ALBUM, HVA, $L!M, vkhighwire, ModelsActresses™, mezahck, moose_factor, Pipedream, Its Publique, My World Promotions, www.Strings.ie, COLD FLAME, Phantom Radio Network, Pure Piano by Jeff Bjorck, Daegandal, Rambles.NET Reviews, boodas, The Pop League (Room 9), Andrea Buffa & Cenceschi-Corti duo, My little cheap dictaphone, vitacola.drink.to, The boy who stayed over, KOTTEN, Theo, Giuseppe, Giovanni, Optee aka Da Chosen 1 {Get Ready 4 A Green Summer}, Richie Tattoo Artist, Cool Acoustics Promotions, THE POP LEAGUE (Room 6a), Billys Bunker Music Reviews, alone, Guilt Hands Shining, Greg, The Snides, mka, MELIH, JIBS
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