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Bellman

Believe what you want, I'm not really here...

About Me


Bellman (Arne-Johan Rauan) is a new but already highly saluted artist. With his tender and present vocal, he did, in 2005, spellbind the NRK Urort Jury and the Norwegian radio-audience. This secured him a third place in the Urort final 2006 which is the biggest competition for unsigned bands in Norway, with over 11.000 bands competing. His music has been compared with bands like Sigur Ros, Stina Nordenstam and Mercury Rev with his atmospheric and floating sound picture. He has opened for among others: Ken Stringfellow, Briskeby, Madrugada and Snow Patrol. Beautiful melodies and harmonies is pierced by a vokal that tickles your spine in an unique and androgen way. Bellman is planning the release of his debut album in autumn 2007.

www.bellmanmusic.com


Check out the video below of Bellman at Stavernfestivalen 2006.
Recorded with spy-cam, therefore the the poor quality.

Requiem, live - Stavernfestivalen 2006

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Member Since: 2/26/2006
Band Website: bellmanmusic.com
Band Members: Arne-Johan Rauan (Bellman) - Vokal/guitar

Harald Frøland - Guitar
Claus Heiberg Larsen - Drums
Pål-André Rauan - Piano/vokal
BÃ¥rd Helgeland - Bass

String trio:
Johanne Rosenvinge - Violin
Eirik Vigeland - Double-bass
Martin Rosenhoff - Cello
Influences: Sigur Ros, Stina Nordenstam, Mercury Rev, Radiohead, Slowdive, Tindersticks, Cranes, Beach Boys, Beatles, Julee Cruise... etc.
Sounds Like: Someone that sounds like something that resembles my sound..
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Popmatters

Popmatters is one of the largest regular sources of cultural criticism on the internet. They where covering ByLarm 07, and Bellman got a nice review on their website. Read more...
Posted by Bellman on Sat, 10 Mar 2007 10:26:00 PST

by:Larm sumup

Home again from by:Larm in Trondheim. It was a lot of fun, a lot of work, a lot of partying, a lot of  meeting new people, a lot of everything I guess... Thanks to all the people who made my thre...
Posted by Bellman on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 02:24:00 PST

London Baby!

I`m heading over to London for the weekend. Looking forward to a few days of concerts, art and maby a little shopping. If anyone would like to hook up while I'm there, let me know!
Posted by Bellman on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:44:00 PST

by:Larm update

If some of you were thinking of catching my shows at by:Larm in Trondheim (and I hope you do...), then here is when I'm playing:Friday 09.02.07VG-teltet at 14:30 pm.Saturday 10.02.07Skræken at&nb...
Posted by Bellman on Mon, 22 Jan 2007 02:58:00 PST

Atomic Agency

I'm happy to announce that I have joined the Atomic Agency family! They will do all of my booking from now on.
Posted by Bellman on Mon, 22 Jan 2007 02:44:00 PST