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Patrick is a singer, songwriter and musician. The past 20 years he..s been involved in many different bands and projects, both with recording albums as well as touring Norway and Europe. Patrick has been the lead singer of the Norwegian band Hush since 1996. They released their first album called "If You Smile" in 1998 to rave reviews and massive response. First in Asia (JVC/Victor), later in Europe(AOR Heaven). The band saw the hardcore fans of AOR and Melodic Rock welcome them to the scene as their music left hints of the best bands of the genre. Three years later their anticipated sophomore effort "II" saw the light of day (Frontiers Records), once again to great reviews, and stylistically it was much in the vain of the debut, but still a step further both musically and lyrically. After touring Norway and Europe, Hush decided to take some time off. During these two years, Patrick wrote and recorded an album with his side project "Circle of Chaos" (never to be released...), he wrote songs for other artists in Norway and the US, and soundtacks for the US movie "Waketrix".
In 2005 Hush decided to get together again and do a new album. After one year of writing and recording, "Mirage" was released, and for the third time Hush receives great reviews around the world.
Just after the relase of "Mirage", Patrick gets an email from the German band S.I.N. (Somewhere Into Nowhere), asking him if he would be their new lead singer. They did a few demos together during the winter of 2006, and early the next year Patrick went to Germany and did the vocals on the new S.I.N. album "The 13th Apostle". The album has just been released(September 2007) in Asia (Marquee/Avalon).
These days Patrick is in the studio writing and recording his first solo album hopefully to be released early next year........
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Member Since: 9/17/2006
Band Website: hush.no
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GET THE ALBUM HERE!!
HUSH releases their 3rd CD ‘Mirage’, which features both a more modern as well as 70s rock approach, with some really strong lead vocals. I think this new HUSH release might be their best release so far, as it is more diverse than their past releases, it sounds modern and classic at the same time, while still interesting enough for the melodic rockfans. Rating: 8.3/10 points STRUTTER MAGAZINE (US)
"With a great mix of up-tempo modern rockers and cool ballads this reinvention of HUSH has proved to be extremely successful" Rating: 9/10 points. HARDROCKHOUSE.COM (US)
"This time around HUSH have gone for a different sound, and I’m sure a lot of the earlier fans will be disappointed. In fact, this band is hardly recognizable. Gone are the lush and melodic keyboards and the harmonies. HUSH have gone for a much more modern sound. Right, so forget for a moment about the previous albums, and you’ll discover some quite neat tracks. ‘Mirage’ sees them going into AUDIOSLAVE territory – an influence which will resurface on several occasions. The emotional ‘Just Me’ and the dark ‘Enemy’ are probably my favourites. ‘When You Fall’ and ‘Walk On Through are great ballads" Rating: 7,5/10 points PROG-NOSE MAGAZINE (Netherlands)
Norway's Hush released this, their third album in 2006. The haunting opener “Is This…” builds the mood, but leaves you unsure of what is to follow. It sets the album up, but it delivers in a different style than expected, so it won't be for everyone. “Mirage” the album sees the band vary their approach from the U2 urgency of the title track, to the more Stone Temple Pilots inspired “Hell Or High Water” and “Enemy”. Rating: 75/100 points MELODICROCK.COM (UK)
Rating: 11/13 points BRIGHT EYES MAGAZINE (Germany)
Rating: 7/10 points FFM ROCK MAGAZINE (Germany)
Rating: 80/100 points CROSSROCKS MAGAZINE (France)
Rating: 4/6 points ROMERIKES BLAD (Norway)

Or order it here.... ..Amazon Japan
Record Label: Raido Music + Marquee/Avalon
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

S.I.N.-The 13th Apostle - Reviews...

If you wanna check out the reviews for our new album "The 13th Apostle", you will find everything at: www.sin-band.com. The album is being released next Friday (April 25th) all over Europe.
Posted by Patrick on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:26:00 PST

The 13th Apostle Europe Release......

Release via ArtistService confirmed.Hi out there,We are happy and proud to announce that from the 25th of April, our new album "The 13th Apostle" will be available on www.musicbuymail.eu and lots of o...
Posted by Patrick on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:52:00 PST

Mirage release Germany!!

Friday 9. November, the new Hush album "Mirage" will be released in Germany. We´re also trying to put a German tour together early next year......More details will be posted soon....P.
Posted by Patrick on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:22:00 PST

End of summer....

"Finally" the summer is over, and so is our touring with Hush this year. Fall is always a good time for songwriting for me, so now I´ll lock myself up, light candles, drink tea/wine and start writing ...
Posted by Patrick on Sun, 14 Oct 2007 07:52:00 PST

Mirage

In 1998 the norwegain rock band HUSH released their debut to rave reviews and massive response. First in Japan (on JVC/Victor) and later in Europe (on AOR Heaven.) The band saw the hardcore fans of AO...
Posted by Patrick on Sun, 17 Sep 2006 10:32:00 PST