Torstein Lofthus
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Torstein Lofthus is a Norwegian
drummer
. Major influence on Norwegian music through studio work, live concerts and teaching at Norwegian Academy of Music
and at University of Agder (the Faculty of Fine Arts). Based in Oslo
, he now tours Norway
and Europe
with different bands and artists after finishing his master at the Norwegian Academy of Music
spring 2006. He plays several genres, well known with both jazz
and pop music
.
Random work for
Former artists
Elephant9
Thom Hell
Aleksander With
Torun Eriksen
Jørn Øien trio
Chrome Hill
Damp
Mathias Eick
Jarle Berhoft
Marit Larsen
Garness
Ebersson/Zanussi/Lofthus
Silje Nergaard
Linn Skåber
and Dennis Storhøi
Maria Solheim
Rockettothesky
Samsaya
Various artists
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...
drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
. Major influence on Norwegian music through studio work, live concerts and teaching at Norwegian Academy of Music
Norwegian Academy of Music
The Norwegian Academy of Music is a music conservatory located in Oslo, Norway, in the neighbourhood of Majorstuen, Frogner. It is the largest music academy in Norway and offers the country's highest level of music education. As a university college, it offers both undergraduate and postgraduate...
and at University of Agder (the Faculty of Fine Arts). Based in Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
, he now tours 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...
and Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
with different bands and artists after finishing his master at the Norwegian Academy of Music
Norwegian Academy of Music
The Norwegian Academy of Music is a music conservatory located in Oslo, Norway, in the neighbourhood of Majorstuen, Frogner. It is the largest music academy in Norway and offers the country's highest level of music education. As a university college, it offers both undergraduate and postgraduate...
spring 2006. He plays several genres, well known with both 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 pop music
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
.
Samples
- Torstein live with Shining at John Dee Consert Hall in Oslo.
- Music video Marit Larsen 2005, Don't Save Me Torstein Lofthus plays drums on the song.
Band/Artist list
- ShiningShining (Norwegian band)Shining is a Norwegian band that started out as an acoustic jazz quartet in 1999. Their sound has since become more experimental and extreme, incorporating elements from metal and progressive rock as well as 19th and 20th century classical music....
- Elephant9
- Marit LarsenMarit LarsenMarit Elisabeth Larsen is a Norwegian singer and songwriter.She began playing violins at age of 5,and played it until the age of 8. She gained international fame during her teenage years as a member of the pop duo M2M with childhood friend Marion Raven. More recently she has pursued her own music...
- Maria MenaMaria MenaMaria Viktoria Mena is a Norwegian pop artist.- Biography :Maria Mena was born into an artistic family, her mother, a playwright and her father, a drummer. Both Maria and her brother, Tony, are named after characters from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story...
- Jarle BernhoftJarle BernhoftJarle Bernhoft, also known as Bernhoft, is a Norwegian singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and lyricist. Bernhoft is from Nittedal in Norway, but currently lives in Oslo. His best known songs are "Streetlights", "Shout", "Choices" and "C'mon Talk"....
- Chrome hill
- Mathias EickMathias EickMathias Eick is a Norwegian jazz musician born near the town of Eidsfoss in the county of Vestfold, Norway. He is mainly known as a musician on the jazz label ECM Records. His main instrument is the trumpet, but he also plays double bass, vibraphone, piano and guitar.In his lifetime Eick has...
band - D'SoundD'SoundD'Sound is a Norwegian pop band based in Oslo, Norway. The band currently is composed of Simone Larsen, the lead vocalist, and Jonny Sjo, the bassist.-Band history:...
- Oslo Gospel ChoirOslo Gospel ChoirOslo Gospel Choir is a Norwegian gospel choir residing in Oslo, Norway conducted by Tore W. Aas. The choir started up in 1988 and has since then become one of the most successful in Europe with success both in Europe and America. They have released around 20 releases...
- Jørn Øien trio
- Liarbird
- Torun EriksenTorun EriksenTorun Eriksen is a Norwegian singer, whose musical talents first came to prominence as a music student at high school in Norway. From the age of six, she sang in various gospel choirs, and by the age of 19 had become a featured soloist. With a background steeped in soul, jazz, pop, and through her...
- Ebersson/Zanussi/LofthusEbersson/Zanussi/LofthusEbersson/Zanussi/Lofthus is Norwegian musical jazz trio. They released the album Bring it on September 2006.Gitar veteran John Ebersson meet Per Zanussi and Torstein Lofthus. Three well known Norwegian instrumentalists playing jazz freebag inspired by Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis. The trio has done...
- Garness
- Storløkken/Eilertsen/Lofthus
- Søyr
- Morten Halle quartett
- Eivind Aarseth
Random work for
- Silje NergaardSilje NergaardSilje Nergaard is a Norwegian pop and jazz musician.While some of her old titles have a distinct pop feel, she has now almost completely given up making pop music, and virtually the entirety of her later releases consists of jazz...
- Beady BelleBeady BelleBeady 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...
- DampDamp (Norwegian band)Damp is a jazz quartet from Oslo, Norway, originating from the Norwegian Academy of Music. The band changed its name to Chrome Hill With the release of their third album in 2008.-Music:...
Former artists
- Bertine ZetlitzBertine ZetlitzBertine Zetlitz is a Norwegian pop singer. She is one of Norway's most popular performers.-Biography:Bertine Axeliane Robberstad Zetlitz began her musical journey at a young age, penning her first numbers aged just 12. After gaining a background in classical music, Zetlitz began to experiment...
- Kurt NilsenKurt NilsenThe following is a discography of albums and singles released by Norwegian music artist Kurt Nilsen.-Albums:-Singles:-Other releases:*1998 Shoe...
- Maria SolheimMaria SolheimMaria Solheim is a Norwegian singer-songwriter. She signed her first record deal with the label Kirkelig Kulturverksted in 1999 at the age of 17, and her first album was released two years later. She frequently tours Norway and Germany...
Discography
ShiningShining (Norwegian band)
Shining is a Norwegian band that started out as an acoustic jazz quartet in 1999. Their sound has since become more experimental and extreme, incorporating elements from metal and progressive rock as well as 19th and 20th century classical music....
- BlackjazzBlackjazzBlackjazz is the fifth studio album by the Norwegian band Shining, released through Indie Recordings on 18 January 2010.- Singles :Shining performed the world premiere of the song Fisheye live on Store Studio, a culture talk show on NRK, 10 October 2009...
(2010) Nominated Spellemannsprisen category metal - GrindstoneGrindstoneGrindstone may refer to:*Grindstone , a tool used for sharpening*Grindstone, a type of millstone used to grind grains such as wheat*Grindstone , 1996 Kentucky Derby winner and sire of the racehorse Birdstone...
(2007) Awarded Alarmprisen category jazz - In The Kingdom Of Kitsch You Will Be A MonsterIn The Kingdom Of Kitsch You Will Be A MonsterIn the Kingdom of Kitsch You Will Be a Monster is an album by the Norwegian band Shining. It was released in 2005 by Rune Grammofon. The title is taken from a line in Milan Kundera's novel the Unbearable Lightness of Being....
(2005) - Sweet Shanghai DevilSweet Shanghai DevilSweet Shanghai Devil is the second album by the Norwegian band Shining. It was released in 2003 by Jazzland Records.- Track listing :#"Firewalker"#"Where Do You Go Christmas Eve?"#"Jonathan Livingston Seagull"#"Sink"#"Shanghai Devil"#"Misery's Child"...
(2003) - Where The Ragged People GoWhere The Ragged People GoWhere the Ragged People Go is the first album by the Norwegian band Shining. It was released in 2001 on BP Productions. All tracks are composed by Jørgen Munkeby....
(2002)
Elephant9
- Walk The Nile (2010) Awarded Spellemannsprisen category jazz
- Dodovoodoo (2008)
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....
- All good things (2010)
Aleksander With
- Still awake (2010)
Torun Eriksen
Torun Eriksen
Torun Eriksen is a Norwegian singer, whose musical talents first came to prominence as a music student at high school in Norway. From the age of six, she sang in various gospel choirs, and by the age of 19 had become a featured soloist. With a background steeped in soul, jazz, pop, and through her...
- PassagePassage-Other meanings:* Passage , a long room or hall leading to other rooms* Passage , a form of trained slow, animated trot performed by a horse* Passage , the process of approving a proposed law...
(2010) (1 song) - Prayers & ObservationsPrayers & ObservationsPrayers & Observations is the second album by jazz composer and vocalist Torun Eriksen. In ten new songs written by Eriksen, she is once again joined by her loyal musicians...
(2005) - GlittercardGlittercardGlittercard is the debut album of Norwegian singer Torun Eriksen. The album garnerd considerable accolades from the Norwegian press.-Musicians:*Kjetil Dalland *Torstein Lofthus *David Wallumrød...
(2003)
Jørn Øien trio
- Digging in the dark (2010)
Chrome Hill
Chrome Hill
Chrome Hill is a limestone reef knollon the Derbyshire side of the upper Dove valley. It is adjacent to the more distinctive but lower Parkhouse Hill.Chrome Hill was declared open access land...
- EarthlingsEarthlings (album)Earthlings is an album by the Norwegian band Chrome Hill . The album was released in 2008 by Bolage.Beside the band's regular lineup, Eirik Hegdal plays baritone sax on three tracks.- Track listing :# Zanshin! Zanshin!...
(2008)
Damp
Damp (Norwegian band)
Damp is a jazz quartet from Oslo, Norway, originating from the Norwegian Academy of Music. The band changed its name to Chrome Hill With the release of their third album in 2008.-Music:...
- Hoatzin (album)Hoatzin (album)Album by Norwegian band Damp. Released 2005 at AIM Records.-Track listing:# Liminality# Hoatzin# Where did the muskox go?# Smack# Hisnakul# Mumbo Jumbo# Surface Scan# Twilight Sone# Expectations lost in hyperspace# A little something#+ Pinball...
(2005) - Mostly harmless (songs)Mostly harmless (songs)Album by Norwegian band Damp. Released 2003 at AIM Records.-Track listing:# Indigo# Rask# Between Nearness And Distance# Pinball# Dampveivalsen# Leave It# Fishing Mingus# Welcome# Waves...
(2003)
Mathias Eick
Mathias Eick
Mathias Eick is a Norwegian jazz musician born near the town of Eidsfoss in the county of Vestfold, Norway. He is mainly known as a musician on the jazz label ECM Records. His main instrument is the trumpet, but he also plays double bass, vibraphone, piano and guitar.In his lifetime Eick has...
- Skala (2011)
Jarle Berhoft
- Solidarity breaks (2011)
- 1: Man 2: Band (2010)
Marit Larsen
Marit Larsen
Marit Elisabeth Larsen is a Norwegian singer and songwriter.She began playing violins at age of 5,and played it until the age of 8. She gained international fame during her teenage years as a member of the pop duo M2M with childhood friend Marion Raven. More recently she has pursued her own music...
- Under the SurfaceUnder the SurfaceUnder the Surface is the debut album from Norwegian singer-songwriter Marit Larsen which was released on March 6, 2006. All but three of the songs on the album were written solely by Marit herself. The album went gold in Norway after selling more than 20,000 copies in less than 3 weeks. The album...
(2006) - The chaseThe Chase- Film :* The Chase , an American film noir* The Chase , an American drama directed by Arthur Penn* The Chase , a Hong Kong action film* The Chase , a Hong Kong film of 1977...
(2008)
Garness
- Barnet i krybben (2009)
- The good or better side of things (2008)
Ebersson/Zanussi/Lofthus
Ebersson/Zanussi/Lofthus
Ebersson/Zanussi/Lofthus is Norwegian musical jazz trio. They released the album Bring it on September 2006.Gitar veteran John Ebersson meet Per Zanussi and Torstein Lofthus. Three well known Norwegian instrumentalists playing jazz freebag inspired by Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis. The trio has done...
- Bring it on (2006)
Silje Nergaard
Silje Nergaard
Silje Nergaard is a Norwegian pop and jazz musician.While some of her old titles have a distinct pop feel, she has now almost completely given up making pop music, and virtually the entirety of her later releases consists of jazz...
- Darkness Out Of Blue (2007)
Linn Skåber
Linn Skåber
Linn Skåber is a Norwegian actress, singer, comedian, text writer and TV personality. She made her stage début on Oslo Nye Teater in 1997, playing the title role in Goldoni's comic opera Mirandolina....
and Dennis Storhøi
Dennis Storhøi
Jahn Dennis Storhøi is a Norwegian actor.-Biography:He is an acclaimed theatre actor in Norway, having won several awards. However, he is best known for his role as Herger the Joyous in John McTiernan's The 13th Warrior...
- Petter Snus og vårmelodien (2007)
Maria Solheim
Maria Solheim
Maria Solheim is a Norwegian singer-songwriter. She signed her first record deal with the label Kirkelig Kulturverksted in 1999 at the age of 17, and her first album was released two years later. She frequently tours Norway and Germany...
- FrailFrail (album)Frail is an album by Norwegian singer-songwiter Maria Solheim released in 2004 by Kirkelig Kulturverksted.-Musicians:*All songs and lyrics: Maria Solheim*Arrangements by Emil, Maria and the band:...
(2004) - Behind Closed Doors (2002)
Rockettothesky
- To Sing You Apple Trees (2006)
Samsaya
Samsaya
Sampda "Samsaya" Sharma is an Indian-Norwegian singer and actress.-Early life:Samsaya or Sampda Sharma by birth name was born in Hamirpur, North-India. She lived in India with her family and moved to Oslo at the age of only eleven months. In Norway she grew up on Ellingsrud in Oslo...
- Shedding skin (2004)
Various artists
- Stolpesko (2002)