3-11 Porter
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Per Arne Bertheussen formed 3-11 Porter in 1997. The original line-up was Per Arne on vocals and synth, Bjarte Jørgensen on drums and programming, Frode Johansen on Bass and Arild Elverum on guitar. On backing vocals were Merete Hugaas, Jeanette Plesner and Kari Lockert Lie.
In 1998, Erik Honore and Vidar Ersfjord produced the band’s first demo CD. Their first single was released later that year, with Kjell Vidar Lauritsen producing.
After meeting Svein Hansen in 2000, he and Per Arne decided to combine their musical talents and today’s 3-11 Porter was born.
Later on, Tracee Meyn was invited to join the band as a lead vocalist with Per Arne and to provide backing vocals.
Musically speaking, the members are from completely different backgrounds. Svein is a jazz and folk musician, Per Arne is strongly influenced by new wave and electronica, while Tracee’s many influences include a strong gospel and soul connection.
After a concert in the Oslo club Mono in 2003, the band was signed by Nordic records and, in the same year, their first album ‘Nurse Me’ was released in Norway and Poland, with a number of imports being sold in Denmark.
The song ‘Surround Me’ was remixed by Per Martinsen (Mental Overdrive) and was immediately released on the Tea Lounge compilation album, the first of more than 100 compilation albums to include this song.
The band’s international breakthrough came when the song appeared on Hôtel Costes, Vol. 6
In 2005, ‘Surround Me’ was used by Rimmel
in a commercial starring Kate Moss
, which was shown in 63 countries.
‘Surround Me’ has been used by many TV stations around the world, including the BBC, TV Globo (Brasil) TV2 Norway, Discovery Channel and Animal Planet . It has also been featured in an episode of the American TV series The L Word
.
In 2007, 3-11 Porter were signed by German label Stereo Delux and have now released their second album ‘Surround Me’.
In 2008, the song ‘Surround Me’ appeared on the soundtrack of the film Fireflies in the Garden
starring Julia Roberts
in the German language version of the movie. It has also been used to promote the film on radio and television in the German speaking countries.
In 2009, the song "Surround me" was included in the soundtrack of a very popular Brazilian soap opera Viver a Vida
, as the main character's theme song.
In 1998, Erik Honore and Vidar Ersfjord produced the band’s first demo CD. Their first single was released later that year, with Kjell Vidar Lauritsen producing.
After meeting Svein Hansen in 2000, he and Per Arne decided to combine their musical talents and today’s 3-11 Porter was born.
Later on, Tracee Meyn was invited to join the band as a lead vocalist with Per Arne and to provide backing vocals.
Musically speaking, the members are from completely different backgrounds. Svein is a jazz and folk musician, Per Arne is strongly influenced by new wave and electronica, while Tracee’s many influences include a strong gospel and soul connection.
After a concert in the Oslo club Mono in 2003, the band was signed by Nordic records and, in the same year, their first album ‘Nurse Me’ was released in Norway and Poland, with a number of imports being sold in Denmark.
The song ‘Surround Me’ was remixed by Per Martinsen (Mental Overdrive) and was immediately released on the Tea Lounge compilation album, the first of more than 100 compilation albums to include this song.
The band’s international breakthrough came when the song appeared on Hôtel Costes, Vol. 6
Hôtel Costes, Vol. 6
Hôtel Costes, Vol. 6 is a downtempo/lounge album compiled and mixed by Stéphane Pompougnac, resident DJ of the Parisian cafe/restaurant Hôtel Costes....
In 2005, ‘Surround Me’ was used by Rimmel
Rimmel
Rimmel is a cosmetics brand, now owned by Coty, Inc.. The House of Rimmel was originally founded by Eugene Rimmel in 1834 in Regent Street, London, UK....
in a commercial starring Kate Moss
Kate Moss
Kate Moss is an English model. Moss is known for her waifish figure and popularising the heroin chic look in the 1990s. She is also known for her controversial private life, high profile relationships, party lifestyle, and drug use. Moss changed the look of modelling and started a global debate on...
, which was shown in 63 countries.
‘Surround Me’ has been used by many TV stations around the world, including the BBC, TV Globo (Brasil) TV2 Norway, Discovery Channel and Animal Planet . It has also been featured in an episode of the American TV series The L Word
The L Word
The L Word is an American co-production television drama series originally shown on Showtime portraying the lives of a group of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and their friends, family and lovers in the trendy Greater Los Angeles, California city of West Hollywood...
.
In 2007, 3-11 Porter were signed by German label Stereo Delux and have now released their second album ‘Surround Me’.
In 2008, the song ‘Surround Me’ appeared on the soundtrack of the film Fireflies in the Garden
Fireflies in the Garden
Fireflies in the Garden is a 2011 drama film starring Willem Dafoe, Ryan Reynolds, and Julia Roberts. Written and directed by Dennis Lee, the film premiered at the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival, but did not get released in the United States until October 14, 2011.Fireflies in the Garden...
starring Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts
Julia Fiona Roberts is an American actress. She became a Hollywood star after headlining the romantic comedy Pretty Woman , which grossed $464 million worldwide...
in the German language version of the movie. It has also been used to promote the film on radio and television in the German speaking countries.
In 2009, the song "Surround me" was included in the soundtrack of a very popular Brazilian soap opera Viver a Vida
Viver a Vida
Viver a Vida is a Brazilian telenovela , broadcast by Rede Globo at 9 P.M. It is written by Manoel Carlos in collaboration with Ângela Chaves, Cláudia Lage, Daisy Chaves, Juliana Perez and Maria Carolina. The telenovela is directed by Teresa Lamprey, Frederico Mayrink, Luciano Sabino, Leonardo...
, as the main character's theme song.