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Eliksir

ELIKSIR

About Me

Songwriter and vocalist Eliksir (Elin Synnøve Bråthen) evolved her project in 2003/04 creating songs mixing elements of pop, rock, jazz and world - a potion of contemporary nostalgia. She put together a band of musicians of which Hilmar, Glenn and Trygve have stuck by her since the beginning, lately also involving guitarist Haldor. The lyrics are spun from her dreams; personal and fairtale-like. Playing concerts in the south and later in the north of Norway during the past three years Eliksir has collected overwhelming reviews. In fall 2004 Eliksir involved Øystein Sevåg at Siddhartha Records as producer and started recording material in Kristiansand and Oslo. The record "Earthly Things" was launched with a concert at Herr Nilsen in Oslo on the 25th of April 2007, and distributed to Norwegian record shops on the 7th of May. In the time to come Eliksir will be working towards licensing and distribution abroad, while at the same time preparing for more live concerts and writing songs for her next album. (An extended dreamproject is being developed for lyric-writing purposes...) Photos for cover & booklet are done by Pedro M. Pereira; recording studio shots by Kristel Jensen; studio portray, forest photos and cover photo for the 2008 licensed version of "Earhtly Things" by Caroline Roka; live photos from release concert by Astrid Lunke. Black & White photos and pics from park by Silje Sivertsen. Music video for "Fairytale" by: Harald Sandø (See photos from film-shoot, more photos and info at websites: www.sevag.com / www.eliksir.org) Eliksir at music trades in 2007 & 2008: Eliksir attended Midem in Cannes and Popkomm in Berlin; meeting contacts in the world's music business has paved way to launch Eliksir on different international markets. Asia the summer of 2008 and Germany / Switzerland in fall this year. More news and updates will be posted at www.eliksir.org. In the time to come Eliksir will also be working on her Ph.D (a popular music science project researching her own music recording and performance projects) from abroad, mostly the UK.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/2/2006
Band Website: eliksir.org
Band Members: Fairytale

ELIKSIR - Elin Synnøve Bråthen (vocals, composer & lyricist) who at presently is working with these brilliant people: Hilmar Kristoffersen (keys) Glenn Phillip Nilsen (bass) Trygve Tambs-Lyche (drums) Haldor Røyne (guitars) Øystein Sevåg (producer, add. keys and programming) Guest performances on "Earthly Things" by: Kristin Skaare, Aage Kvalbein, Bente Bråthen, Trond Tellefsen, Knut Andreas Antonsen and Bendik HofsethStone in My Shoe - LIVE

Add to My Profile | More VideosREVIEW OF ELIKSIR IN "THE IRISH WORLD"http://www.theirishworld.com/article.asp?SubSection_Id =11&Article_Id=3403 ELIKSIR - LIVE ON NATIONAL TV "You Must Fly"

Lyrics

Influences: Eliksir is influenced by a lot of different styles, for example progressive rock, jazz, traditional music from Norway, Ireland and Arabic countries. Artists that she admires and has collected inspiration from over the years are - among others - early Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Sting, Police, Beatles, Renaissance, Yellowjackets, Clannad, Sade Adu, Bel Canto, Breandan Hara, Mary Black, Afro Celt Sound System, Jethro Tull, Supertramp, Pink Floyd and Loreena McKennitt and many many many more. Recent inspirations are mostly found in the rock category.
Sounds Like: Eliksir. A potion of contemporary nostalgia.
Record Label: Siddhartha Records / Eliksir Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

VOTE FOR ELIKSIR "FAIRYTALE" FOR SAMSUNG UK CAMPAIGN

VOTE ELIKSIR "Fairytale" FOR SAMSUNG UK CAMPAIGNAfter being nominated for two awards at EMA UK recently, and picking up one of them, I have had some offers on promotion, follow-ups and campaigns - and...
Posted by Eliksir on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:52:00 PST

ELIKSIR WON UK EXPOSURE MUSIC AWARD

ELIKSIR WON UK EXPOSURE MUSIC AWARDNominated in two categories: One for "Harbour Song" (Best International) and one for "Fairytale" (Best Video) - and winning the latter - rather unexpectedly. A jury ...
Posted by Eliksir on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:54:00 PST

Check out this event: Double Concert with Eliksir and Autumn Whispers

Hosted By: Elin Synnøve BråthenWhen: 12 Jun 2008, 21:00Where: Dattera til HagenGrønland 10Oslo, NorwayDescription:Elin Synnøve Bråthen Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Eliksir on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:00:00 PST

HARBOUR SONG TOPPING AIRPLAY DIRECT CHART

HARBOUR SONG TOPPING AIRPLAY DIRECT CHARTEliksir's eclectic pop/rock/celtic song "Harbour Song" is rated 1 on the chart. Follow this link: http://goodcountrysongs.com/airplay/airplay2.htmYou can hear ...
Posted by Eliksir on Fri, 30 May 2008 08:55:00 PST

Going to England for the Award Show

Eliksir to England for the Award Show on Saturday 31 May After receiving the nomination Eliksir decided to attend the award show this Saturday. It is the first time the Exposure Music Awards UK are ha...
Posted by Eliksir on Fri, 30 May 2008 03:09:00 PST

UK Nomination for "Harbour Song"

UK Nomination for Eliksir "Harbour Song"Eliksir just got notification that she is nominated "Best International Artist" for the Exposure Music Awards UK 2008. The song picked by the board is the highl...
Posted by Eliksir on Wed, 21 May 2008 05:21:00 PST

ELIKSIR-ELIN ACTING IN TV-SOAP

Eliksir-Elin acting in TV-soapTwo days after the gig at Herr Nilsen in Oslo, Elin agreed to do another guest-appearance in a TV-soap. With freshly memorized lines she is on and off set shooting the sc...
Posted by Eliksir on Sun, 18 May 2008 06:38:00 PST

OSLO-GIGS, SPRING 2008

Eliksir Oslo-gigs, spring 2008 Eliksir just did a concert at the jazz venue Herr Nilsen. On the 13th of May the audience was served 100% live versions of a selection songs from the highly appraised a...
Posted by Eliksir on Sun, 18 May 2008 06:29:00 PST

ELIKSIR SHOWCASE MARCH 13

ELIKSIR SHOWCASE MARCH 13Eliksir is playing a showcase at Betong (Chateau Neuf) Wednesday 13 March (TOMORROW) in Oslo at 21.30 hours. Bringing her excellent musicians and a handful songs from "Earthly...
Posted by Eliksir on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:32:00 PST

NEWSLETTER ON ELIKSIR

The Voice of the Arctic North - now on LAST.FM & on YOUMIXIT.COMEliksir is offering the wonderful song collection of the album Earthly Things f...
Posted by Eliksir on Sun, 17 Feb 2008 03:44:00 PST