I wish you all a happy end of 2015 with “The night”.
Almost over…
2015 is almost over.
I remember some moments. In the beginning of the year we decided to bury the band No Jive. To find a new drummer and start all over again was to much for us. It was a hard ![45584_142896819080035_100000791522440_186622_5297987_n[1]](https://asatron.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/45584_142896819080035_100000791522440_186622_5297987_n1.jpg?w=225&h=300)
decision but we had a hell of a funeral celebrating with food, wine and belly dancers.
I went to London for an exhibition and an event for expert educators.
I bought a new acoustic guitar.
I celebrated my birthday with a 70-ties inspired party in my garden with 50 guests. There was an open unplugged stage.
The band Krakel Zpektakel decided to celebrate the reunion with a big party and played live at PSB in the beginning of September.
I started to study technique and astronomy and in October I went to nothern Norway to meet astroscientists. In november I went back to Norway for a conference and to visit two awesome schools.
The band Lokalbefolkningen had a couple of gigs and welcomed Lina as a singer but ![39503_478255433134_648963134_6661916_5479529_n[1]](https://asatron.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/39503_478255433134_648963134_6661916_5479529_n1.jpg?w=300&h=225)
decided to slow down and take a break at the end of the year.
Some people make promises for the new year. I don’t but I know what to focus on.
I will spend more time in the studio when my studies are over.
The band Krakel Zpektakel will be number one.
I hope Lokalbefolkningen will wake up, if not I’ll search for a new coverband.
Songs released 2015:
Playing my blues (Lyrics Mike Lyzenga)
Angels sigh (Lyrics Mike Lyzenga)
Releases from Krakel Zpektakel:
Releases from Lokalbefolkningen:’
Other things I remember…
I was there when Lenny Kravitz cracked his pants at the concert in Stockholm. I listened to Bridge to Mars and immediately became a fan.
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Flash mob
A couple of weeks ago I was invited to join a flash mob at Stockholms central station. Former students from Adolf Fredriks music school met at the station and exactly 13.00 we began to sing. It was a moment of magic when the station was filled with the sound from 350 person choir. I was a part of it and I was moved.
I went to music classes for six years. Then I worked as a singer in a choir at a church in central Stockholm. I also worked for one year at the Swedish radio choir, one of the most famous choirs in the world. I still love the sound of a great choir, it’s so powerful.
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Music for the ladies
Spent the weekend rearranging an old hit by Krakel Zpektakel.
This one is totally different from the original and so much better I think. Still in progress though…
Yesterday I listened to Pär Enqvist band.
Swedish rock with interesting lyrics.
Listen to their new album at Spotify.
In “I dina ögon” you can hear my voice in the choirs.
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Angels sigh – The work
Sometimes I get the question how I work.
I’ll try to explain the process creating Angels sigh…
When I received the lyrics from Mike Lyzenga I decided to create a ballad.
Late one evening i sat down by my untuned old piano and just put my hands on the keys and just played what came up. After five minutes I recorded with my phone, just to remember and went back to the glass of wine.
Two days later I listened to the recording and went to the studio to record it more properly. I checked the lyrics to see if the rhythm would match the piano. It did. I got the idea to use the 7 stringed guitar to create a contrast to the light piano. I recorded the distorted comp guitars on two channels. After that I started to work with the drums. I had the idea of a soft beginning and a higher intensity at the end. While working with the drums I heard more guitars and used a six stringed to record the lighter distorted parts. Then I tried some keyboard pads and recorded a soft dark one which you can hardly hear. A couple of days after I recorded the bass. I decided to change the key of the last refrain and tried two times before I was satisfied. I recorded all the instruments again. Then it was time for vocals. The lead vocals was ready after three recordings and the I went on with the choirs. The choirs are my favorite part to record. Then it was time for the guitar solo. First I recorded a rather fast one but after a couple of listening I didn’t think it belonged. I decided to record a solo like the lead vocals. Now t was time for effects, fills and other spices…
After a couple of days I started the mixing process. The hardest part. When I was satisfied I waited another week and then mixed again.
In the middle of the working process this song made me cry. I don’t really know why but it touched me from outside. I’m used to have a strong feeling and put it into music but this was the other way, the music affected me and I cried like a baby. I thought that must be a good thing…
Before releasing the song I played it for some musicians to get feedback and of course for Mike Lyzenga. They said Go!
after a release I always feel empty. First I’m a bit worried… Is it good or what will people think… One nice comment is enough to calm me down. Now there’s an empty space before I start a new project.
I saved the first attempt to play what I heard inside my head.
Listen if you like and compare to the final result.
Thanks for reading.
Åsa
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New music!
Today I decided to release “Angels sigh”.
I worked with it for a couple of weeks and now I share it with you.
Thanks to Mike Lyzenga for trusting me with his fantastic lyrics.
Listen, download and share for free!
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Addicted
This video shows musicians the never met before playing a song they’ve never played…
I love when things like this happens…
Lokalbefolkningen only meet for rehearsals twice a month nowdays and that’s not enough for me. Luckily I play with Krakel Zpektakel too. Today I spent the whole day in the studio and that fills the need of creating but playing loud in a band is another drug and I’m addicted.
In the studio I work with the lyrics I recieved from Mr. Mike Lyzenga in West Virginia. Beautiful Words that spoke right to my soul…
I hope the Music will make them justice…
Angels sigh
You said you would love me forever
You said you would always be true
This is how you show me that you care
This is where the devil get’s his due
The heavy hand of love is all you gave me
The darkness in your touch is all I feel
I know you have hidden it deep within your heart
Your blood is flowing hot as molten steel
You have taken me for granted
You have left me here alone to die
Now my soul is firmly planted
Deep within an angel’s sigh
You have found a new way to hurt me
So unlike the way you did before
The truth was never far from your eyes
The way they looked at me hurt to the core
Like the pierce of an arrow
Like the fire of a gun
Like the slash of a knife
Like the burning of the sun
You have taken me for granted
You have left me here alone to die
Now my soul is firmly planted
Deep within an angel’s sigh
Now my soul is firmly planted
Deep within an angel’s sigh
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Trusted
Last week I released a new song. Now I’m searching for the next one. Collecting feelings and experiences, trying some chords and melodies. A couple of days ago I received lyrics from my favorite poet Mr Mike Lyzenga. I’m honored to be trusted to create music to his beautiful words.
When I release new music I always have doubts about my skills as songwriter. I like my music very much and I open a door to my soul, afraid to get hurt… Just a small nice comment erases that feeling. If just someone else like what I do I’m happy. What makes me sad is when I notice that people don’t even listen,. I don’t sell my music, I don’t ask for credit or compassion but silence makes me loose confidence. I’m so happy for the music lovers in other parts of the world.. Thanks for all the feedback and shares! Swedes doesn’t seem to be so good at these things…
If you missed my latest release, Here it is again.
My next project will be a ballad with Mikes lyrics. I hope he’ll be satisfied.
One of my favorite moments in life is when someone in the band starts playing something and the others join and suddenly there’s magic. I had one of those moments yesterday. Thanks!
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New Music!
At last I got some time to finish my latest project.
In this song I try to imagine the feeling of being on the run. From violence, from hate or from life itself. When everything falls apart there is still one thing that’s important – Protecting innocence, your child…
Bless the dark!
Here’s “Run”.
Listen, download and share for free if you like.
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