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TheBlackbirds
"Rock band from Oslo Norway"
Oslo, Norway
- last active:
- 3 months ago
- last update:
- 11 months ago
- member for:
- about 1 year
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- www.theblackbirds.no
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- Stockholm
my biography
About The Blackbirds
Although The Blackbirds history goes back to 1995, things didnt come together until 2001 when they were reborn as a quartet. Leaving keyboards behind and changing to a classic rock formation with two guitars, bass and drums they finally found themselves playing the music they really loved.
The Music:
The two major songwriters in the band, Thomas and Thor, have combined for well over a hundred songs. As every song tend to have a life on its own, their music can be hard to categorize, but early influences by groups like The Beatles and The Faces mixed with anything between Metallica and Pink Floyd, gives them a diverse rock sound where (loud) guitars and vocal harmonies are the basics for many songs.
The Band:
Thomas is the singer and also plays guitar. Hes a perfectionist whos never reached perfection and hes very thorough in everything he does. That means everything take a long time to complete, if its completed at all. As a kid he loved to take old radios and such apart but he never actually got to assemble them again. Thomas likes old pinball machines and desperately wants to own one.
Thor is the lead guitarist and sings quite a few songs as well. Being The Blackbirds official wrangler he can disagree with anyone at anytime. Hes the youngest of The Blackbirds and a natural computer genius. Hes also the only one in the band who still knows how to divide fractions with one unknown variable.
Tore plays bass and is the bands heavy metal alibi. Hes got a big record collection and is almost a walking rock music encyclopaedia. His liking to Marilyn Manson and Conan comics combined with a slightly pessimistic view on life, can sometimes makes him quite grumpy. However most of the time Tore is a really nice guy.
Tommy is the drummer and undoubtedly the most talented musician among The Blackbirds. Hes probably the most talented beer drinker as well. Hes been playing drums and singing Elvis since he was a little boy and on the rare occasions when he walks up to the front of the stage and sing a song hes sure to leave the crowd breathless. Rumours has it hes got a daytime job, something the others find most unlikely.
These four young men from Oslo have known each other for quite some time and that reflects in their music. Over the years The Blackbirds has become one of the best live bands in Norway.
In 2006 The blackbirds released "riddles & affairs" that was well welcomed by the papers, television, radio and fans all over Norway.
They are now currently in studio recording album nr 2
my sounds
RSS |
- Title: Naked
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- Description: (lonning)
- Title: Worth waiting for
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- Description: (lonning)
- Title: Lovesong
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- Description: (nessheim)
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aeronaut |
9 months ago
- Hi guys,
came to listen to your music, nice tracks! I voted for Lovesong, my favourite. I would appreciate it very much, if you would take the time to check out our "Songs of Love and Loss" project.
Wishing you all the best,
Jef -
SamArse |
9 months ago
- like these songs alot, youve got a good sound together. good recordings too.
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Richard Thomas |
9 months ago
- Hi Blackbirds, how are you today? Thanks for your friendship at Mi7. I'm doing my round of listening and voting (3 10's for you, I really like your songs). Hope you like my tunes too and that you'll vote for me. Thank you…
Greetings and good luck from the lowlands of Holland,
Richard -
Peer |
9 months ago
- Naked is a great song.
10 points.
Heck all your songs are great.
cheers,
peter -
Skeezix |
10 months ago
- Nice production you guys got going here! Relaxed songs allso!
Caz, Skeezix -
staffanridaeus |
10 months ago
- Hej Blackbirds
Tak for venskabet. Go musik!
Hilsen
Staffan
PS: Jeg har stemt på "Naked". -
Radio Rental |
11 months ago
- Hi Blackbirds,
Nice to know you and your music.
Sounds great!
Nice songs with a raw edge.
Goodluck guys,
Greetings,
Radio Rental -
Equinoxe |
11 months ago
- Hi Thanks for the friendrequest.
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froggy |
11 months ago
- Sounds terrific!
cheerz
FROGGY -
siflaar |
11 months ago
- Thanks for adding me to your friend-list.
Great songs
Greetings,
Patrick Schouten -
Mindmovie |
11 months ago
- Your live concerts must be awesome. Like your style.
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TheBlackbirds |
11 months ago
- Hi all friends!
Please take your time to vote on us on the Real World studio contest :-)
Cheers,
The Blackbirds -
Mecalimb |
11 months ago
- Hey
Come listen to our new songs!
Mecalimb -
alka |
11 months ago
- Thanx 4 add!!!
I like ya songs!!! -
Fireman |
11 months ago
- Hi Blackbirds
I have just reproduced, remastered and reloaded all my songs. If you have the time to spare please come over,listen and tell me what you think.
Take care! -
pietgeluk |
11 months ago
- hoi blackbirds;
how are you doing? like your playing apart together. really must be friends through thick and thin to do this. would like to jam with you on the mouthharmonica. very nice to be friends with you guys;
groeten van piet -
eonautomatic |
11 months ago
- Awesome track "naked". The lead guitar provides good backing support for the vocals, giving an 'epic' effect. Nice drum interlude and guitar solo.
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Fireman |
12 months ago
- Well played and well produced. Very good rock songs these. My first choice would be "Worth waiting for".
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