𝔩𝔬𝔲𝔡-𝔮𝔲𝔦𝔢𝔱-𝔩𝔬𝔲𝔡
𝓦ith 'Love' consummating a trilogy of the utmost quality, Torgeir Waldemar breaches the border between the realms of contemporary and classic, confirming his fellowship of both. The fundamentals endure; cultivated composition, mesmerizing melodies and an ironclad authenticity of poignance and passion. Eager ears, all you need is 'Love'.
Favorite track: Leaf in the Wind.
After releasing one furious, political album and an introspective, existential one, Torgeir Waldemar concluded that the world hadn’t improved too much. In turbulent times, where walls are erected and hate and xenophobia seems widespread, what should be the main message for the new record? The answer was simple, almost banal – the most important thing we have is one another – love.
Following the success of his two previous albums, the melancholy Torgeir Waldemar (2014) and the loud, fuzz-drenched No Offending Borders (2017) Waldemar has established himself at the very forefront of Norwegian rock and roll troubadours. For the mini-album Jamais Vu (2018), he combined the two personas, stripping down the rock songs from the second album, while rocking up the acoustic songs from the debut. There’s a common thread running through Waldemar’s music, where the new album Love is the obvious continuation – rocking, but not as rough, loud but with more focus.
On the record, Waldemar says: «Love is the driving force behind all our actions. But love isn’t necessarily beautiful or pleasant – it contains too much – everything from self-destruction to crimes of passion. Vi need to take care of one another, but also the world around us. We have been acting out of love, even if it’s love of money or status. As a consequence, the ocean is dying and the forests are burning. If this is the way of showing future generations what love is… Love requires commitment, and also has consequences.
Everyone who’s experienced Torgeir Waldemar live, knows that he fronts a powerful orchestra, effortlessly mixing seventies hard rock, psychedelic jams and groovy americana. It is this band-feel he wanted to replicate on Love – while at the same time relaying the lyrics, message and heart that he’s known for.
Inspired by the Brian Wilson song «Love and Mercy» – in which Wilson describes a wicked world and on the chorus sings «love and mercy, that’s what you need tonight, love and mercy to you and your friends tonight» – Waldemar landed on the title. On Love Waldemar is more ambitious than ever before with a message of unity and the music to match.
credits
released January 17, 2020
Credits “Love”
A:
Leaf In The Wind:
Music/lyrics by Torgeir Waldemar
Torgeir Waldemar: Vocals, guitars, organ
Håvard Krogedal: Bass
Anders Møller: Drums, percussion
Trond Mjøen: Guitar (solo)
Ole Henrik Moe: Brass
Eirik Jonassen Fjelde: Organ
Daniel Henriksen: Add vocals
Kristine Marie Aasvang: Add vocals
Contagious Smile:
Music by Torgeir Waldemar
Lyrics by Torgeir Waldemar/Ole Richard Stokke
Torgeir Waldemar: Vocals, el guitar, acc guitar, harmonica, piano
Håvard Krogedal: Bass
Anders Møller: Drums, percussion
Trond Mjøen: Acc 12 str guitar
Bendik Brenne: Saxophones, flute
Eirik Jonassen Fjelde: Organ
Daniel Henriksen: Add vocals
Kristine Marie Aasvang: Add vocals
Truncated Souls:
Music by Torgeir Waldemar
Lyrics by Torgeir Waldemar/Ole Richard Stokke
Torgeir Waldemar: Vocals, Guitars, piano,
Håvard Krogedal: Bass
Anders Møller: Drums, percussion
Sjur Miljeteig: Trumpet
Ole Henrik Moe: Strings
Eirik Jonassen Fjelde: Organ
Daniel Henriksen: Add vocals
Kristine Marie Aasvang: Add vocals
B
Heart And Gold:
Music/Lyrics by Torgeir Waldemar
Torgeir Waldemar: Vocals, guitars,
Håvard Krogedal: Bass
Anders Møller: drums, percussion
Eirik Jonassen Fjelde: Organ
Daniel Henriksen: Add vocals
Kristine Marie Aasvang: Add vocals
Black Ocean:
Music/Lyrics by Torgeir Waldemar
Torger Waldemar: Vocals, Guitars, bass, percussion
Anders Møller: Drums, percussion
Eirik Jonassen Fjelde: Organ
Øystein Braut: Guitar
Trond Mjøen: Guitar
Bendik Brenne: Saxophones, flute
Ole Henrik Moe: Brass
Daniel Henriksen: Add vocals
Kristine Marie Aasvang: Add vocals
This album is a collaboration with Anders Møller and Ole Henrik Moe. I couldn’t have done this without you.
Interludes:
*EOL
*The Devil Beats His Wife
*Meeting The Indians
*The Iron Horse
All interludes written and performed by Ole Henrik Moe
Produced by Anders Møller and Torgeir Waldemar
Recorded by Anders Møller and Torgeir Waldemar at Subsonic Society Studios, Oslo.
Mixed by Anders Møller.
Mastered by Vegard Kleftås Sleipnes at Reel To Reel Mastering
Cover art design by Levi Bergquist. Illustration by Kristian Hammerstad
Thanks to:
Anders Møller for all the patience and effort. Ole Henrik Moe for everything you bring to the table. Linn Margrethe Skoie for all the patience, love and support. Robert Moses. Ole Richard Stokke. Everyone at Jansen Records. Eirik Søreide and Polar Artist. Vegard Kleftås Sleipnes. Anders Siegrist Oliver. Trond Mjøen. Bendik Brænne. Sjur Miljeteig. Eirik Jonassen Fjelde. Friends and family for support. Everyone who is a part of the inspiring music scene in the beautiful city of Oslo.