these dreams are older and you are
VINYL 0UT NOW I LISTEN HERE
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Artwork by Era Leisner
YOU ARE is a collection of robust and melodic tunes, a musical melting pot featuring elements of uptempo pop, rock, prog, a dash of folk/country, a skank of ska, and a sprinkle of dreamy/jazzy vibes. Composed and produced by Tonje Ettesvoll in both Norway and California, the album boasts collaborations with world-class musicians, including the phenomenal Marco Minnemann on drums and the enchanting Sidsel Walstad on harp.
Tonje Ettesvoll reflects on the album's journey, "This project was a labor of love, inspired by a 'go big or go home' attitude that somehow also led me back home. Who says you can't do both?”
Photograph by Erlend Mikael Sæverud
CD | BEHOLD & BEHELD | Comes with CD in Jewel case with lyrical booklet.
The 14 songs on Unicorn's debut album range from acoustic singer songwriter and light pop to louder rock and progressive inspired songs. The main story behind many of the lyrics is a traumatic childhood, unfortunately known by too many.
The songs are melodic with raw emotion and a powerful message; there is hope!
The cover artwork is taken from a real photo album. All the lyrics are designed to represent a moment in a life. The sleeve is hand-assembled with especially imported paper, identical to the typical 70s photo album page dividers.
The album was recorded in Thessaloniki, Greece over a period of 2 months in the summer of 2001.
The musicians contributing on the album are:
Tonje Ettesvoll: vocals, keyboards | André Storeng: keyboards, backing vocals | Finn Harrisson: guitars, backing vocals | Sigmund Vik: bass | Johan Selgeryd: drums |
Backing vocals: Haakon Ellingsen, Leanne Onsaker Timuri, Kelly Stone, Vivi Preber Nielsen
Mixed by Leif Johansen | Mastered by Arne-Peter Rognan | Original Cover Artwork by Øystein Gutu