Shining (Norwegian band)
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| Shining | |
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| Origin | Oslo, Norway |
| Genre(s) | Jazz Progressive metal Progressive Rock |
| Years active | 1999 - present |
| Label(s) | Rune Grammofon 2005 Jazzland 2003 BP Productions 2001 |
| Website | www.shining.no/ |
| Members | |
| Jørgen Munkeby Torstein Lofthus Andreas Hessen Schei Morten Strøm Andreas Ulvo Even Helte Hermansen |
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Shining is a Norwegian band. It started as an experimental jazzband in 1999, but has now moved to somewhat Jazz/Metal/Progressive. Tours mostly central Europe and USA.
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[edit] Awards
- 2006: Winner of the Alarm award, album In The Kingdom Of Kitsch You Will Be A Monster
- 2007: Winner of the Alarm award, album Grindstone
- 2007: Nominated for Spelemannsprisen, album Grindstone
- 2007: Nominated for StatoilHydro talent scolarship at by:Larm, album Grindstone
[edit] Members
Current members:
- Jørgen Munkeby: Sax, guitar, Akai EWI, vocals etc.
- Torstein Lofthus: drums
- Tor Egil Kreken: bass
- Andreas Ulvo: keys
- Even Helte Hermansen: guitar
Former members:
- Morten Strøm, 2005-2008
- Andreas Hessen Schei, 2004-2006
- Aslak Hartberg, 1999-2005
- Morten Qvenild, 1999-2003
[edit] Discography
- Where The Ragged People Go (2001)
- Sweet Shanghai Devil (2003)
- In The Kingdom Of Kitsch You Will Be A Monster (2005)
- Grindstone (2007)
[edit] External links
- Official website (English)
- MySpace website (English)
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