Clockwise (Swedish band)
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Clockwise is a Swedish music project, formed by Benny Söderberg in 1995
The singer and songwriter Benny Söderberg Fortune (music group from Sweden) asked the musicians John Levén
Bass, Ian Haugland
Drums from Europe
and guitarplayer Jan Granvik (Glory) to play on his coming album. Benny did meet John and Ian when they were playing with Glenn Hughes and Benny's previous band Fortune (music group from Sweden) opened for Glenn Hughes on his Japan tour in 1994, and guitar player Jan Granwick(Glory) have Benny known for years so he was also asked to participate.
Benny felt that he wanted to make an album with all the elements that he thought a good album should have, nice melody and good musician ship. Not just jump onto the next music scene that appears 'cause it has changed. Together with Christer Wedin at Empire Records they set plans for this project.
The debut album " Nostalgia " is an album filled with strong melodies, tasteful arrangements, good musician ship and great sound, the later created by Ronny Lahti (Europe
, Talisman, Saigon Kick), is incredible. 1999.
After the successful release of Clockwise debut album " Nostalgia ", which received raving reviews all over the world. The second album called " Naïve ", was released and again, Benny Söderberg asked his musician friends that participated on the first album to record this follow up album. There for you will again find, John Levén
bass and Ian Haugland
drums from Europe
, as the solid rhythm section. Contractual reason made it impossible for guitar player Jan Granwick to participate on this second record. Therefor the guitar axe man Fredrik Åkesson (Talisman
, Arch Enemy, Southpaw now with Opeth
) was asked to play with Clockwise on this record and so he did.
Songs that catches strong melody and brilliant musical performance is Clockwise trademark and the second album " Naive " is filled with this. Benny Söderberg have again written all the material and no one will mistake his feeling for writing songs with his special harmony and feeling.
Benny have also recorded a demo for Clockwise 3rd album, (maybe) to be named " nothing Is the greatest thing ". On this demo Benny plays all instruments, except bass which is played by John Levén, and for this demo Jan Granwick plays all guitars.
The songs featured on this demo are " Our Roads Never Cross ", " If You Change Your Mind " and " Demon In The Dim ". You can also expect the ending for the song " the tales of King Solitude " that started with part 1:3 on the first album, continued with " the tales of King Solitude 2:3 " on the second album and now to be ended with " the tales of King Solitude 3:3 " on the 3rd album.
The singer and songwriter Benny Söderberg Fortune (music group from Sweden) asked the musicians John Levén
John Levén
John Gunnar Levén is the bassist in the Swedish rock band Europe. Levén and vocalist Joey Tempest are the only band members who have performed on all of Europe's studio albums....
Bass, Ian Haugland
Ian Haugland
Håkan Jan "Ian" Haugland is the drummer in the Swedish rock band Europe. When he was eight months old, he and his family moved to the Swedish suburb Märsta. He joined Europe in the summer of 1984, replacing Tony Reno. Previously Haugland had played in a number of bands, including Trilogy, where...
Drums from Europe
Europe (band)
Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979 under the name Force by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum and drummer Tony Reno. Although widely associated with glam metal, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal and hard rock elements...
and guitarplayer Jan Granvik (Glory) to play on his coming album. Benny did meet John and Ian when they were playing with Glenn Hughes and Benny's previous band Fortune (music group from Sweden) opened for Glenn Hughes on his Japan tour in 1994, and guitar player Jan Granwick(Glory) have Benny known for years so he was also asked to participate.
Benny felt that he wanted to make an album with all the elements that he thought a good album should have, nice melody and good musician ship. Not just jump onto the next music scene that appears 'cause it has changed. Together with Christer Wedin at Empire Records they set plans for this project.
The debut album " Nostalgia " is an album filled with strong melodies, tasteful arrangements, good musician ship and great sound, the later created by Ronny Lahti (Europe
Europe (band)
Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979 under the name Force by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum and drummer Tony Reno. Although widely associated with glam metal, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal and hard rock elements...
, Talisman, Saigon Kick), is incredible. 1999.
After the successful release of Clockwise debut album " Nostalgia ", which received raving reviews all over the world. The second album called " Naïve ", was released and again, Benny Söderberg asked his musician friends that participated on the first album to record this follow up album. There for you will again find, John Levén
John Levén
John Gunnar Levén is the bassist in the Swedish rock band Europe. Levén and vocalist Joey Tempest are the only band members who have performed on all of Europe's studio albums....
bass and Ian Haugland
Ian Haugland
Håkan Jan "Ian" Haugland is the drummer in the Swedish rock band Europe. When he was eight months old, he and his family moved to the Swedish suburb Märsta. He joined Europe in the summer of 1984, replacing Tony Reno. Previously Haugland had played in a number of bands, including Trilogy, where...
drums from Europe
Europe (band)
Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979 under the name Force by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum and drummer Tony Reno. Although widely associated with glam metal, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal and hard rock elements...
, as the solid rhythm section. Contractual reason made it impossible for guitar player Jan Granwick to participate on this second record. Therefor the guitar axe man Fredrik Åkesson (Talisman
Talisman (band)
Talisman was a Swedish hard rock band characterized by an international melodic/powerful sound.-1980s - Getting together:Talisman was formed by bass player Marcel Jacob, who had previously played with Rising Force, John Norum Group and Power.While Jacob was playing with John Norum, he started...
, Arch Enemy, Southpaw now with Opeth
Opeth
Opeth is a Swedish heavy metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990. Though the group has been through several personnel changes, singer, guitarist, and songwriter Mikael Åkerfeldt has remained Opeth's driving force throughout the years...
) was asked to play with Clockwise on this record and so he did.
Songs that catches strong melody and brilliant musical performance is Clockwise trademark and the second album " Naive " is filled with this. Benny Söderberg have again written all the material and no one will mistake his feeling for writing songs with his special harmony and feeling.
Benny have also recorded a demo for Clockwise 3rd album, (maybe) to be named " nothing Is the greatest thing ". On this demo Benny plays all instruments, except bass which is played by John Levén, and for this demo Jan Granwick plays all guitars.
The songs featured on this demo are " Our Roads Never Cross ", " If You Change Your Mind " and " Demon In The Dim ". You can also expect the ending for the song " the tales of King Solitude " that started with part 1:3 on the first album, continued with " the tales of King Solitude 2:3 " on the second album and now to be ended with " the tales of King Solitude 3:3 " on the 3rd album.