Beady Belle
Encyclopedia
Beady Belle is a Norwegian
group founded by Beate S. Lech in 1999. Their music
style is jazz
and acid-jazz inspired using upbeat and downbeat electronica
roots, use of vocal harmonies, piano
and strings. However, the music also incorporates elements of several other genres. Beady Belle is an internationally performing band, in 2008 they appeared at the Calgary Jazz Festival.
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
group founded by Beate S. Lech in 1999. Their music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
style is jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
and acid-jazz inspired using upbeat and downbeat electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
roots, use of vocal harmonies, piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
and strings. However, the music also incorporates elements of several other genres. Beady Belle is an internationally performing band, in 2008 they appeared at the Calgary Jazz Festival.
Members
- Beate S. Lech (vocals, composer)
- Marius Reksjø (bass, programming)
- Erik Holm (Drums)
Discography
- Home (February, 2001)
- Cewbeagappic (April, 2003)
- Closer (April, 2005)
- Belvedere (January, 2008)
- At Welding Bridge (August, 2010)