Marte Wulff
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Marte Wulff is a Norwegian singer-songwriter
.
and pop, but few have had the impact and originality of the debutant Marte Wulff from Kristiansand
, Norway
.
The follow-up of Jacket is now ready, and Safety Pins heads off in a new direction.
Wulff, who writes all her own music, got a lot of media attention and Jacket contained three songs that all got a lot of air time on the radio stations in Norway: "Carousel of Love", "Run" and "Lady". Several of the song were A-listed and has later appeared on other album collections. They also appear in several feature films.
Recently, Marte Wulff also received a nomination to the Spellemannspris (the Norwegian
equal to Grammy) as best newcomer of the year. Parallel to Marte appearing on several big music festivals this summer, she has been in Spydeberg Sol Studios to record Safety Pins. It has been produced by Lars Voldsdal (sound engineer for Madrugada and Turbonegro
) and is a step in a heavier direction compared to Jacket.
- Before my debut I had hardly played in front of people, but this last year has given me and my band a lot of live experience. And the new songs are written in this period. I have learnt a lot from this and I wanted more life and more sound this time, Marte says.
Wulff also plays the organ
and the Rhodes
, and the piano
is put a little in the background to give more room for the guitar
. But there are also very soft ballads that go very well with Marte's beautiful voice.
- The variety of moods on the album fit well with the heaviness, and the songs contain many themes. That is why I wanted some lighter things as well, to even things up a bit, Wulff says.
She just could not listen to those who wanted an album with just one mood.
- Those kinds of records don't challenge, says Marte Wulff.
The band on Safety Pins consists of Lars Christian Folkvord, Tomas Pettersen and Kjetil Grande. Lars Håvard Haugen
(guitarist
of Hellbillies
) also contributes strongly on the album.
Thom Hell
, Vidar Vang
, Nicolai Funch, Mikael Linqvist, Lars Voldsdal, Tiril Dørum Bengtsson, Marius Tobias Hoven and Lise Sørensen are the other musicians on the record.
Jacket and Safety Pins are released on Wulff's own label It´s Definitely Records, distributed through Sonet
/Universal
.
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
.
Biography
The last few years, Norway has seen the coming of many young and talented performers within the genres singer/songwriterSongwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and pop, but few have had the impact and originality of the debutant Marte Wulff from Kristiansand
Kristiansand
-History:As indicated by archeological findings in the city, the Kristiansand area has been settled at least since 400 AD. A royal farm is known to have been situated on Oddernes as early as 800, and the first church was built around 1040...
, Norway
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...
.
The follow-up of Jacket is now ready, and Safety Pins heads off in a new direction.
Wulff, who writes all her own music, got a lot of media attention and Jacket contained three songs that all got a lot of air time on the radio stations in Norway: "Carousel of Love", "Run" and "Lady". Several of the song were A-listed and has later appeared on other album collections. They also appear in several feature films.
Recently, Marte Wulff also received a nomination to the Spellemannspris (the Norwegian
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...
equal to Grammy) as best newcomer of the year. Parallel to Marte appearing on several big music festivals this summer, she has been in Spydeberg Sol Studios to record Safety Pins. It has been produced by Lars Voldsdal (sound engineer for Madrugada and Turbonegro
Turbonegro
Turbonegro is a Norwegian punk rock band that was initially active from 1989 to 1998, and later reformed in 2002. Their style combines glam rock, punk rock and hard rock into a style the band describes as "deathpunk"....
) and is a step in a heavier direction compared to Jacket.
- Before my debut I had hardly played in front of people, but this last year has given me and my band a lot of live experience. And the new songs are written in this period. I have learnt a lot from this and I wanted more life and more sound this time, Marte says.
Wulff also plays the organ
Organ (music)
The organ , is a keyboard instrument of one or more divisions, each played with its own keyboard operated either with the hands or with the feet. The organ is a relatively old musical instrument in the Western musical tradition, dating from the time of Ctesibius of Alexandria who is credited with...
and the Rhodes
Rhodes
Rhodes is an island in Greece, located in the eastern Aegean Sea. It is the largest of the Dodecanese islands in terms of both land area and population, with a population of 117,007, and also the island group's historical capital. Administratively the island forms a separate municipality within...
, and the 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...
is put a little in the background to give more room for the guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
. But there are also very soft ballads that go very well with Marte's beautiful voice.
- The variety of moods on the album fit well with the heaviness, and the songs contain many themes. That is why I wanted some lighter things as well, to even things up a bit, Wulff says.
She just could not listen to those who wanted an album with just one mood.
- Those kinds of records don't challenge, says Marte Wulff.
The band on Safety Pins consists of Lars Christian Folkvord, Tomas Pettersen and Kjetil Grande. Lars Håvard Haugen
Lars Håvard Haugen
Lars Håvard Haugen is a Norwegian guitarist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.-Career:He has gained a status as one of the best guitarists in Norway, and is best known as the lead guitarist in Hellbillies, where he plays alongside with his brother and lead singer Aslag Haugen...
(guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
of Hellbillies
Hellbillies
The Hellbillies are a Norwegian country rock group formed in 1990. As of 2010, they have released twelve albums—including a compilation and two live albums—as well as one live concert DVD...
) also contributes strongly on the album.
Thom Hell
Thom Hell
Thom Hell, is a Norwegian singer-songwriter. His birth name is Thomas Helland. He has released two EPs and four albums....
, Vidar Vang
Vidar Vang
Vidar Andre Vang is a Norwegian songwriter and musician. He has recorded five full length albums.-Early life:Vidar Vang began his musical career by singing lead vocals in various local bands as a teenager. By the age of 17 he was writing his own songs...
, Nicolai Funch, Mikael Linqvist, Lars Voldsdal, Tiril Dørum Bengtsson, Marius Tobias Hoven and Lise Sørensen are the other musicians on the record.
Jacket and Safety Pins are released on Wulff's own label It´s Definitely Records, distributed through Sonet
Sonet
Sonet may refer to:* Sonet Records, European record label* Synchronous optical networking * Saab Sonett...
/Universal
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
.
Albums
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| Jacket Jacket A jacket is a hip- or waist-length garment for the upper body. A jacket typically has sleeves, and fastens in the front. A jacket is generally lighter, tighter-fitting, and less insulating than a coat, which is outerwear...
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Singles Released
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| Safety Pins
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Singles Released
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