Real Ones
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Real Ones is a pop/rock band from Bergen
, Norway, which was formed in 1994, when the members were 14 and 15 years of age. Band members include Ivar Vogt, Jørgen Sandvik, Kåre Opheim, Øystein Skjælaaen, and David Vogt.
The group, who sing exclusively in English, makes music that can be characterized as folk-rock or melodic pop, but is also influenced by psychedelia and oriental music. According to a review by VG represents plate Home With The Girls In The Morning a result that is "... a beautiful, cohesive and melodic album of the rustic, organic and harmonic variety. Real Ones writes beautiful and atmospheric songs full of gorgeous instrumental detail."
On opening night at the Kongsberg Jazzfestival
in 2005, the band played together on the same stage with the singer Ole Paus
. The band received the 2008 Norwegian Grammy Award for Best Pop Album for All for the Neighbourhood.
Bergen
Bergen is the second largest city in Norway with a population of as of , . Bergen is the administrative centre of Hordaland county. Greater Bergen or Bergen Metropolitan Area as defined by Statistics Norway, has a population of as of , ....
, Norway, which was formed in 1994, when the members were 14 and 15 years of age. Band members include Ivar Vogt, Jørgen Sandvik, Kåre Opheim, Øystein Skjælaaen, and David Vogt.
The group, who sing exclusively in English, makes music that can be characterized as folk-rock or melodic pop, but is also influenced by psychedelia and oriental music. According to a review by VG represents plate Home With The Girls In The Morning a result that is "... a beautiful, cohesive and melodic album of the rustic, organic and harmonic variety. Real Ones writes beautiful and atmospheric songs full of gorgeous instrumental detail."
On opening night at the Kongsberg Jazzfestival
Kongsberg Jazzfestival
Kongsberg Jazzfestival is an international jazz festival held annually in Kongsberg, Norway since 1964.-Artists:Several worldwide great artists have visited Kongsberg during this festival; international stars including Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Nigel Kennedy and Pat Metheny have...
in 2005, the band played together on the same stage with the singer Ole Paus
Olé Paus
Ole Paus is a Norwegian singer-wongwriter, author, poet and actor. He is widely considered one of Norway's most popular musicians.-Background:...
. The band received the 2008 Norwegian Grammy Award for Best Pop Album for All for the Neighbourhood.
Discography
- Comments From the Cheap Seats (1997)
- Bratislava EP (2002) (Reached a 14th place on the charts)
- This is Camping (2003)
- Home With the Girls In the Morning (2005)
- All for the Neighbourhood (2008)