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Asle Helseth
by Asle Helseth
Guitar and vocals for Norwegian blues/rock band Square One and Compagniet, Notodden.Picked up the guitar at the age of 13. First influences were Bill Haley and the Comets and Carl Perkins. My family only owned one tape recorder and a collection of 6 MCs back then. Had some records, but the record player was broken. Later influences were Jimi Hendrix, Iron Maiden, Chet Atkins, S.R.V and many, many others. Love trying to play music from most genres. Always been fascinated by electronics, synthesizers, effects and what make things tick. Remember: Music is a social experience not a sport. Everyone's entitled to participate.Aka. rolandvg99
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Flying high
Recorded at Juke Joint Studio 2025 Mixed and Mastered at Mikrobryggeriet Lydproduksjon
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NMK Notodden DEMO
A DEMO of a future school project for 2026.
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Grounds
A song about misusing religion to defend actions of violence. Guitars and bass recorded using IK Multimedia Tonex software in combination with Amplitube 5 FX. Guitar amp uses the Studio Rats Dumble capture.
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Heia, Snøgg!
A song recorded by 8. graders at Notodden Ungdomsskole. Performances recorded at Juke Joint Studio Notodden and at various location in and around Notodden Ungdomsskole, aka NUSK
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Du (Synthasia slight return)
About the Track "Du" is a Norwegian-language production that explores themes of intimacy, attraction, and the loss of control. The track features a structured and open soundscape, aiming to combine detailed technical execution with a full and atmospheric presence. The production draws inspiration from classic recording traditions where instrumental clarity is central, while maintaining a dense and cohesive sonic texture. The result is a song that balances restraint with power. Lyrics (Excerpt) Du sildrer av april Helt strålende subtil En flamme skapt av smil Som fjernet hver en tvil Production and Credits The track is entirely the work of Asle Helseth, who has managed every stage of the process from initial sketches to the final product: Songwriter & Arranger: Composition and lyrics. Producer & Performer: Recording and instrumentation. Engineer: Audio recording, mixing, and mastering. Visual Design: Cover art and layout. © Asle Helseth 2025 Om låten "Du" er en norskspråklig låt som utforsker temaer som nærhet, tiltrekning og tap av kontroll. Låten er preget av et ryddig og åpent lydbilde, der målet har vært å forene en detaljert teknisk utførelse med en stor og fyldig atmosfære. Produksjonen henter inspirasjon fra klassiske innspillingstradisjoner der klarhet i instrumentene står i sentrum, samtidig som lydbildet er tett og sammenhengende. Resultatet er en låt som balanserer mellom det beherskede og det kraftfulle. Tekstutdrag Du sildrer av april Helt strålende subtil En flamme skapt av smil Som fjernet hver en tvil Produksjon og medvirkende Låten er i sin helhet utformet av Asle Helseth. Han har hatt det faglige ansvaret for alle ledd i prosessen, fra de første skissene til det ferdige produktet: Låtskriver og arrangør: Komposisjon og tekst. Produsent og musiker: Innspilling og fremføring. Tekniker: Lydopptak, miksing og mastering. Visuell utforming: Utforming av omslagskunst (cover). © Asle Helseth 2025
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Where tears flow
A slow and very naked arrangement of a song about loss and sorrow, and an adapted English translation of my Norwegian song "Der tårer danner bekk". Piano is played by me on a controller MIDI Keyboard using Modartt Pianoteq 8 as my sound module and Audiofront MIDIExpression I/0 for variable sustain/sustenoto pedals.
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Am I in your way
A track co-composed by Inger Lise Amundsen (Lyrics/music) og Asle Helseth (music). Arranged by Compagniet. Vocals - Inger Lise Amundsen Keyboards - Bjørn Rugaas Bass - Jan Sigurd Pettersen Saxophone - Kjetil Weflaat Drums - Arne Fostvedt Guitar & backing vocals - Asle Helseth Instruments recorded at Juke Joint Studio - Notodden by Halvor Halvorsen. Vocals, mix and master by Asle Helseth at Mikrobryggeriet Lydproduksjon.
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Restless & Eager
A track co-composed by Inger Lise Amundsen (Lyrics/music) og Asle Helseth (music). Arranged by Compagniet. Vocals - Inger Lise Amundsen Keyboards - Bjørn Rugaas Bass - Jan Sigurd Pettersen Saxophone - Kjetil Weflaat Drums - Arne Fostvedt Guitar & backing vocals - Asle Helseth Instruments recorded at Juke Joint Studio - Notodden by Halvor Halvorsen. Overdubs, mix and master by Asle Helseth at Mikrobryggeriet Lydproduksjon.
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Escape da bomb
A track, sadly, inspired by the horrendous suffering and horror experienced by children in the world's many conflict zones. All which is forced upon them by greedy, self-absorbed grownups fighting to conquer land for gain, resources and to force their God on you with brute force. Made using Melda Production's MSoundFactory for all sounds and FX. Recorded in Cubase 13 Pro and mastered using IK Multimedia T-Rack 5. ☮️&❤️ 2024 was one of the worst years for children since the inception of Unicef. Don't let that just be another footnote in the history books. Speak up against excessive, unjustified violence and manslaughter and help protecting the future of humanity. This is my insignificant way of putting the message out there, but the more people who speak up, the bigger the chance for it to stop. Small drops form a puddle, puddles create ponds, ponds create streams, streams create rivers, rivers create oceans. Compassion creates love, not wars. #unicef #allopinionsmatter #youropinionmatters #stopwar ☮️&❤️
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Jeg er sorg
A pre-prod of a song in Norwegian about sorrow. All parts sung/played and/or programmed by yours truly using Cubase 13/14, Amplitube 5 (Guitar/Bass), Roland TD-9 played into Steven Slate Drums, Skaka (shaker), IK Multimedia B-3X organ. Recorded, mixed and mastered at Mikrobryggeriet Lydproduksjon by Asle Helseth.
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Livet går sin gang
A mix of a new song about life and death and how life goes on despite grievances and loss of friends and family. Recorded in Cubase 13 using Steven Slate Drums as a drum module for my TD-9 V-Drums kit. Tonex guitar amp sim and Hammond B3X from IK Multimedia. Percussion by Skaka (Klevgrand). All instruments and vocals performed by yours truly. (PS. I am no drummer, and it shows 😅)
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Devil in my soul
A song about fighting one's inner demons. Written by Asle Helseth and performed by Compagniet. Vocals & backing vocals - Inger Lise Amundsen Keyboards - Bjørn Rugaas Bass - Jan Sigurd Pettersen Saxophone - Kjetil Weflaat Drums - Arne Fostvedt Guitar & backing vocals - Asle Helseth Instruments recorded at Juke Joint Studio - Notodden by Halvor Halvorsen. Vocals, mix and master by Asle Helseth at Mikrobryggeriet Lydproduksjon.
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Tinnosbanen
A track written about Tinnosbanen, one of the World Heritage sitings at Notodden/Rjukan, known for its pioneering industrializing of artificial fertilizers. Written, performed, recorded, mixed and mastered by Asle Helseth at Mikrobryggeriet Lydproduksjon.
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Der tårer danner bekk
Press "Buy" to enter our fundraiser page. Trykk "Buy" for å gå til vår innsamlingsside. A song in Norwegian about sorrow related to terminal loss of friends or family. En sang laget til innsamlingsaksjonen KHPV24 til støtte for Kreftforeningen og forskning på livmorhalskreft. Dersom du ønsker å bidra til vår lille dugnad, setter vi stor pris på et bidrag til Kreftforeningen på VIPPS 2277. Vennligst merk bidraget med KHPV24, slik at bidraget øremerkes vår sak. Innsamlingen starter 1. juli og varer til 1. september 2024. 25.februar 2024 mistet vi en mor, en datter, en kjæreste, et familiemedlem, en bestevenninne, en venn, en kollega, en bekjent og et menneske som alltid var opptatt av hvordan andre hadde det. Karianne var sykepleier med spesialisering innen kreftsykdom. Hun var veldig opptatt av #sjekkdeg og engasjert i forskning og behandling av livmorhalskreft. Hvert år dør i underkant av 100 kvinner fra familie, venner, kolleger, bekjente og lokalmiljø som en følge av livmorhalskreft. I tillegg får rundt 300 kvinner diagnosen. Hovedkilden til sykdommen er smitte med HPV (Humant Papilloma Virus), en smitte som i hovedsak avdekkes ved en livmorhalsprøve.
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Sweet
A track co-composed by Inger Lise Amundsen (Lyrics/music) og Asle Helseth (music). Arranged by Compagniet. Vocals & backing vocals - Inger Lise Amundsen Keyboards - Bjørn Rugaas Bass - Jan Sigurd Pettersen Saxophone - Kjetil Weflaat Drums - Arne Fostvedt Guitar & backing vocals - Asle Helseth Instruments recorded at Juke Joint Studio - Notodden by Halvor Halvorsen. Vocals, mix and master by Asle Helseth at Mikrobryggeriet Lydproduksjon.
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Snakke Med Og Ikke Om
A song in Norwegian about backbiting and gossip. Written, composed, recorded, mixed and mastered by Asle Helseth. Vocals and all instruments by Asle Helseth. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Asle Helseth at Mikrobryggeriet Lydproduksjon
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Vi skal blø for drakta - NUSK '10
This is the result of a school project where roughly 100 8. grade students sings their homage to their local football club, Notodden Fotballklubb (NFK). Voices are recorded at campus Notodden Ungdomsskole (NUSK) at various locations using a mix of Zoom handheld recorders and Logic Pro for iPad. Transferred to and produced in Logic Pro X for MacOS on a MacMini M1. Music and lyrics by Asle Helseth. Instruments performed by Asle Helseth. Recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Asle Helseth at Mikrobryggeriet Lydproduksjon.
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Artificial Space
A track demo made entirely around the Logic Pro X Retro Synth and its analog section. Some added FX from Logic: Stereo Delay, Chroma Verb, EQ, Compressor and AdLimit. Recorded using LUMI Keys Studio.
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Tinnemyra
A quick looped effort using Logic Pro X and tweaking the Alchemy synth. All non percussive sounds are from the Alchemy Synth inside Logic. Stock Compressor and EQ, Valhalla Room DSP and Melda Production MTurboDelay for FX. Melda MLimiterX in the master strip. Quick Master using CloudBounce. Created as a small celebration of my favourite recreational area, Tinnemyra. The place of many ideas and sketches.
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Devil In My Soul
A pre-prod of a song about fighting inner demons. Written, all parts performed, arranged and recorded by me. Dedicated to my late friend Jarl, who left us unexpectedly December 15th in 2012, and other fellow musicians that left this world way too early.
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Free To Run Wild
A song written by Inger Lise Amundsen and Asle Helseth. Performed by Compagniet at Juke Joint Studio, Notodden. Main vocal: Inger Lise Amundsen Drums: Arne Fostvedt Bass: Jan Sigurd Pettersen Keyboards: Bjørn Rugaas Saxophone: Kjetil Weflaat Guitars & backing vocals: Asle Helseth Recorded at Juke Joint Studios by Halvor Halvorsen. Vocals and some overdubs recorded by Mikrobryggeriet Lydproduksjon at various locations. Mixed and mastered by Asle Helseth
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Got A Hold On Me
A song written by Inger Lise Amundsen and Asle Helseth. Performed by Compagniet at Juke Joint Studio, Notodden. Main vocal: Inger Lise Amundsen Drums: Arne Fostvedt Bass: Jan Sigurd Pettersen Keyboards: Bjørn Rugaas Saxophone: Kjetil Weflaat Guitars & backing vocals: Asle Helseth Recorded at Juke Joint Studios by Halvor Halvorsen. Vocals and some overdubs recorded by Mikrobryggeriet Lydproduksjon at various locations. Mixed and mastered by Asle Helseth
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Heartbroken And Blue
A song written by Inger Lise Amundsen. Performed by Compagniet at Juke Joint Studio, Notodden. Main vocal: Inger Lise Amundsen Drums: Arne Fostvedt Bass: Jan Sigurd Pettersen Keyboards: Bjørn Rugaas Saxophone: Kjetil Weflaat Guitars & backing vocals: Asle Helseth Recorded at Juke Joint Studios by Halvor Halvorsen. Vocals and some overdubs recorded by Mikrobryggeriet Lydproduksjon at various locations. Mixed and mastered by Asle Helseth
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No Dog In My House
A song written by Inger Lise Amundsen & Asle Helseth. Performed by Compagniet at Juke Joint Studio, Notodden. Don't come crawling back after jumping the fence. Main vocal: Inger Lise Amundsen Drums: Arne Fostvedt Bass: Jan Sigurd Pettersen Keyboards: Bjørn Rugaas Saxophone: Kjetil Weflaat Guitars & backing vocals: Asle Helseth Recorded at Juke Joint Studios by Halvor Halvorsen. Vocals and some overdubs recorded by Mikrobryggeriet Lydproduksjon at various locations. Mixed and mastered by Asle Helseth
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Learn To Love The Blues
Song written by Inger Lise Amundsen and Asle Helseth for Compagniet. People come and go, but the blues will always stick around. Main vocal: Inger Lise Amundsen Drums: Arne Fostvedt Bass: Jan Sigurd Pettersen Keyboards: Bjørn Rugaas Saxophone: Kjetil Weflaat Guitars & backing vocals: Asle Helseth Recorded at Juke Joint Studios by Halvor Halvorsen. Vocals and some overdubs recorded by Mikrobryggeriet Lydproduksjon at various locations. Mixed and mastered by Asle Helseth
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Do You Really Love Me?
Melody by Arne Fostvedt. Lyrics co-written by Arne Fostvedt and Asle Helseth. Recorded at Juke Joint Studio, Notodden, May 2023 and Mikrobryggeriet Lydproduksjon, July. Performed by Compagniet. Main vocal: Inger Lise Amundsen Drums & main vocal: Arne Fostvedt Bass: Jan Sigurd Pettersen Keyboards: Bjørn Rugaas Saxophone: Kjetil Weflaat Guitars: Asle Helseth Mixed and mastered by Asle Helseth
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Not Guilty
A song written by Inger Lise Amundsen & Asle Helseth. Performed by Compagniet at Juke Joint Studio, Notodden. The topic is hearsay and slander. Main vocal: Inger Lise Amundsen Drums: Arne Fostvedt Bass: Jan Sigurd Pettersen Keyboards: Bjørn Rugaas Saxophone: Kjetil Weflaat Guitars & backing vocals: Asle Helseth Recorded at Juke Joint Studios by Halvor Halvorsen. Vocals and some overdubs recorded by Mikrobryggeriet Lydproduksjon at various locations. Mixed and mastered by Asle Helseth
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Rock1roll
Song in the key of E tailor-made for a primary school gathering prior to summer leave 2022 at Tinnesmoen Skole, Notodden. Text is created in collaboration with one of my students. This song is entirely in the key of E and uses rhythmic variations to differentiate between the different parts. All parts are recorded in single takes and were meant as a guide only, but came out ok.
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Forelskelse (tar deg)
Forelskelse (tar deg) by Asle Helseth
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What love do - feat Olav Lurås Stahl
Song about how love inflicts and consumes one's mind. Written, arranged and performed by Asle Helseth, except drums/perc which is programmed and organ featuring the excellence of Olav Lurås Stahl. Recording, production, mixing and mastering by Asle Helseth. Cover art by Asle Helseth.
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What love do - guitar edition
Song written, arranged, recorded, mixed and mastered by Asle Helseth. Just vocals, guitars and drums/percussion. Drums & percussion programmed/edited by Asle Helseth. All guitars, bass and vocals by Asle Helseth. Cover art made by Asle Helseth combining two AI generated pictures created by Dall-e using Affinity Photo 2.
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Trist når alt er feil
A song in norwegian about being misunderstood. Written, arranged, produced, mixed and mastered by Asle Helseth. All instruments and programming by Asle Helseth except for Olav Lurås Stahl's B3 organ contribution.
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Vi er alle venner
A norwegian song about friendship and taking care of those who surround us. Written, arranged, produced, mixed and mastered by Asle Helseth. For those interested in MeldaProduction plugins you can use this code for a 20% discount: MELDA1915432 Plugs used in this production: MAutoDynamicEQ MAutoVolume MDoubleTrackerMB MTurboReverb MLimiterX
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Opptur Med Topptur
A song about taking a hike with your best friend, getting lost and finding your way again.
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Sitter Her Aleine
The draft has finally become a finished composition. A song about loneliness. Guitar, bass, keyboards & vocals by me. Drums programmed by me using sounds from Steven Slate Drums 5. Mix & master by me. Recorded using Logic Pro X, BlueCat Audio AXIOM, IK Multimedia Amplitube 5, IK Multimedia AXE I/O Solo and SSD 5. Mastered using CloudBounce.
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Got A Hold On Me - performed by Compagniet
Original by Compagniet Lyrics: Inger Lise Amundsen Music: Asle Helseth Recorded to 4 tracks. Mixed & mastered by Asle Helseth Compagniet members: Inger Lise Amundsen - vocals Bjørn Rugaas - keyboards & backing vocal Arne Fostvedt - drums & backing vocals Jan Sigurd Pettersen - bass Kjetil Weflaat - saxophone Asle Helseth - guitar & backing vocals
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Weather In My Head (D. Fagen) - Performed by Compagniet
Recorded to 4 tracks. Mixed & mastered by Asle Helseth Compagniet members: Inger Lise Amundsen - vocals Bjørn Rugaas - keyboards & backing vocal Arne Fostvedt - drums & backing vocals Jan Sigurd Pettersen - bass Kjetil Weflaat - saxophone Asle Helseth - guitar & backing vocals
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Think I Love You Too Much (M. Knopfler) - Performed by Compagniet
Recorded to 4 tracks. Mixed & mastered by Asle Helseth Compagniet members: Inger Lise Amundsen - vocals Bjørn Rugaas - keyboards & backing vocal Arne Fostvedt - drums & backing vocals Jan Sigurd Pettersen - bass Kjetil Weflaat - saxophone Asle Helseth - guitar & backing vocals
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Prezel Logic (Steely Dan) - Performed by Compagniet
Recorded to 4 tracks. Mixed & mastered by Asle Helseth Compagniet members: Inger Lise Amundsen - vocals Bjørn Rugaas - keyboards & backing vocal Arne Fostvedt - drums & backing vocals Jan Sigurd Pettersen - bass Kjetil Weflaat - saxophone Asle Helseth - guitar & backing vocals
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Stormy Monday (T-Bone Walker) - Performed by Compagniet
Recorded to 4 tracks. Mixed & mastered by Asle Helseth Compagniet members: Inger Lise Amundsen - vocals Bjørn Rugaas - keyboards & backing vocal Arne Fostvedt - drums & backing vocals Jan Sigurd Pettersen - bass Kjetil Weflaat - saxophone Asle Helseth - guitar & backing vocals
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Metropolis (Brother Strut) - Performed by Compagniet
Recorded to 4 tracks. Mixed & mastered by Asle Helseth Compagniet members: Inger Lise Amundsen - vocals Bjørn Rugaas - keyboards & backing vocal Arne Fostvedt - drums & backing vocals Jan Sigurd Pettersen - bass Kjetil Weflaat - saxophone Asle Helseth - guitar & backing vocals
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Chills & Thrills (B. Allison) - Performed by Compagniet
Recorded to 4 tracks. Mixed & mastered by Asle Helseth Compagniet members: Inger Lise Amundsen - vocals Bjørn Rugaas - keyboards & backing vocal Arne Fostvedt - drums & backing vocals Jan Sigurd Pettersen - bass Kjetil Weflaat - saxophone Asle Helseth - guitar & backing vocals
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My Baby's Lovin' (D. McClinton) - Performed by Compagniet
Recorded to 4 tracks. Mixed & mastered by Asle Helseth Compagniet members: Inger Lise Amundsen - vocals Bjørn Rugaas - keyboards & backing vocal Arne Fostvedt - drums & backing vocals Jan Sigurd Pettersen - bass Kjetil Weflaat - saxophone Asle Helseth - guitar & backing vocals
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Tangle With Ya (R. Ford) - Performed by Compagniet
Recorded to 4 tracks. Mixed & mastered by Asle Helseth Compagniet members: Inger Lise Amundsen - vocals Bjørn Rugaas - keyboards & backing vocal Arne Fostvedt - drums & backing vocals Jan Sigurd Pettersen - bass Kjetil Weflaat - saxophone Asle Helseth - guitar & backing vocals
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Smokin' Gun (R. Cray) - Performed by Compagniet
Recorded to 4 tracks. Mixed & mastered by Asle Helseth Compagniet members: Inger Lise Amundsen - vocals Bjørn Rugaas - keyboards & backing vocal Arne Fostvedt - drums & backing vocals Jan Sigurd Pettersen - bass Kjetil Weflaat - saxophone Asle Helseth - guitar & backing vocals
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Daddy Don't Live In That NewYork City No More (Steely Dan) - Performed by Compagniet
Recorded to 4 tracks. Mixed & mastered by Asle Helseth Compagniet members: Inger Lise Amundsen - vocals Bjørn Rugaas - keyboards & backing vocal Arne Fostvedt - drums & backing vocals Jan Sigurd Pettersen - bass Kjetil Weflaat - saxophone Asle Helseth - guitar & backing vocals
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If You Love Me Like You Say (A. Collins) - Performed by Compagniet
Recorded to 4 tracks. Mixed & mastered by Asle Helseth Compagniet members: Inger Lise Amundsen - vocals Bjørn Rugaas - keyboards & backing vocal Arne Fostvedt - drums & backing vocals Jan Sigurd Pettersen - bass Kjetil Weflaat - saxophone Asle Helseth - guitar & backing vocals
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Soulshine (W. Haynes) - Performed by Compagniet
Recorded to 4 tracks. Mixed & mastered by Asle Helseth Compagniet members: Inger Lise Amundsen - vocals Bjørn Rugaas - keyboards & backing vocal Arne Fostvedt - drums & backing vocals Jan Sigurd Pettersen - bass Kjetil Weflaat - saxophone Asle Helseth - guitar & backing vocals
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Who's Been Sleepin' In My Bed (G. Frey) - Performed by Compagniet
Recorded to 4 tracks. Mixed & mastered by Asle Helseth Compagniet members: Inger Lise Amundsen - vocals Bjørn Rugaas - keyboards & backing vocal Arne Fostvedt - drums & backing vocals Jan Sigurd Pettersen - bass Kjetil Weflaat - saxophone Asle Helseth - guitar & backing vocals
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Every Time I Roll The Dice (D. McClinton) - Performed by Compagniet
Recorded to 4 tracks. Mixed & mastered by Asle Helseth Compagniet members: Inger Lise Amundsen - vocals Bjørn Rugaas - keyboards & backing vocal Arne Fostvedt - drums & backing vocals Jan Sigurd Pettersen - bass Kjetil Weflaat - saxophone Asle Helseth - guitar & backing vocals
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Guitar and vocals for Norwegian blues/rock band Square One and Compagniet, Notodden.Picked up the guitar at the age of 13. First influences were Bill Haley and the Comets and Carl Perkins. My family only owned one tape recorder and a collection of 6 MCs back then. Had some records, but the record player was broken. Later influences were Jimi Hendrix, Iron Maiden, Chet Atkins, S.R.V and many, many others. Love trying to play music from most genres. Always been fascinated by electronics, synthesizers, effects and what make things tick. Remember: Music is a social experience not a sport. Everyone's entitled to participate.Aka. rolandvg99
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