Jury's reasoning: For many years, the award winner has been searching for new, unknown soundscapes. Using ice as a sound source, he has developed an original and distinctive concept. He uses self-made instruments such as ice percussion, isophone and ice horn in his music. The album Igloo appears as a holistic composition. The work is experimental and unpredictable, where the fragility and power of ice […]
The jury's reasoning: This year's prize winner has achieved much recognition in Norway as an author and performer. Over several decades, he has produced lyrics and melodies that have moved large parts of the population. Several songs are already classics and are widely used by other artists - in school lessons and not least in religious ceremonies. With the duet Floden from the CD […]
The jury's reasoning: Thorough, thorough and good craftsmanship characterize his compositions. He has composed film music, signatures for TV, music aimed at children and, not least, the prize winner has elevated and refined the work of other popular composers. Everything from metal bands to bands, choirs and artists have benefited from his orchestral arrangements. In 2006, the prize winner helped seduce a […]
Jury's reasoning This year's prize winner can point to an exceptionally rich and multifaceted list of works. His versatile musical background has resulted in an artistic production that encompasses a wide range of techniques and musical forms of expression. The prize winner's compositions are performed all over the world, and he is considered one of the Nordic region's foremost living composers. The winning work Strange News is based on […]
Jury's reasoning The prize winner has a unique position as the first lady of Norwegian rock. She is a rebel and a diva at the same time, and has been a role model for other Norwegian songwriters. The album Om igjen for the first time is a tribute to love, for better or worse. The lyrics are close, warm, funny, ironic, painful and brave. The words are […]
The jury's reasoning: "Norwegians are not as urban as they think." The prizewinner's own claim is difficult to argue against when you see the popularity he, fellow composer Aslak Haugen and the Hallingdal band Hellbillies enjoy everywhere. Ever-increasing record sales and sing-alongs from packed rock clubs and country parks speak of a modern and inclusive repertoire. Music and lyrics have undisguised roots […]
Jury's reasoning This year's prize winner can look back on almost 50 years of work in Norwegian music. In his music, he has often been inspired by political themes. He has also done so in the work A Bible Story, written for 1 actor and 15 musicians. In the work, the prize winner outlines the Bible story in 44 minutes. The text consists of excerpts […]
Based on punk and grunge, the creators have challenged the framework of progressive rock. Their music uses rock's energy and format, but adds an experimental and groundbreaking expression. The lyrics support the music in a masterful way. They use rock's capital letters, both observant and enigmatic, to create images and associations that deepen the music's […]
Jury's reasoning Writing lyrics requires precision; one must be concise, save on words, and weave them together with the music, so that the listener can create their own images. Kari Bremnes is able to create lyrics that feel like they have sprung straight from the music – or vice versa. For the album LY, Kari Bremnes has written […]
Jury's reasoning The work is composed as an introduction to Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater". The great and demanding theme is thus Mary's suffering on the cross, and the short text (by Karin Moe) that forms the basis of Prime Preparation is shaped as the son's hymn to Mary; "Mother of Life". Approaching one of history's great works, […]