Genres Folk/rock Labels Breaking Records Origin Bergen, Norway (1993) | Years active 1994–present Website www.realones.no Genre Rock | |
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Past members Yrjan Tangenes
Thomas Lønnheim played Members David Godfrey Chelsom Vogt, Jørgen Sandvik Albums All for the Neighbourhood, First Night on Earth Awards Spellemann Award for Pop group of the Year Similar Stein Torleif Bjella, Razika, Janove Ottesen, Christel Alsos, Susanne Sundfør Profiles | ||
Real Ones also known as Reelones, is a Folk/rock band from Bergen, Norway, which was formed in 1994 when the members were 14 and 15 years of age. Band members include Ivar Vogt (vocals, guitar, ukulele, saxophone), Jørgen Sandvik (vocals, guitar, banjo, sitar), Kåre Opheim (drums, backing vocals), Øystein Skjælaaen (bass, backing vocals), and David Vogt (vocals, violin, organ). 1994-2009 Yrjan Tangenes provided vocals, percussion, and bodhrán, and Thomas Lønnheim played percussion in 1999-2000
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Biography
The ensemble, who normally sing English lyrics, makes music that can be characterized as folk-rock or melodic pop, but is also influenced by psychedelia and oriental music. According to a review by VG represents plate Home with the Girls in the Morning a result that is "... a beautiful, cohesive and melodic album of the rustic, organic and harmonic variety. Real Ones writes beautiful and atmospheric songs full of gorgeous instrumental detail."
On opening night at the Kongsberg Jazzfestival in 2005, the band played together on the same stage with the singer Ole Paus. The band received the 2008 Spellemannprisen for Best Pop Album for All for the Neighbourhood. Palm Sunday 2015 Real Ones accompanied by Sigbjørn Apeland, performed the Misa Criolla at Voss Church during the Vossajazz festival.
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Discography
Songs
Ingen kommer unna politikkenReal Ones & The Extended Family · 2012
Sister to AllFirst Night on Earth · 2011
Ballad of an Old ManHome With the Girls in the Morning · 2005