Torstein Lofthus

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Torstein Lofthus
Background information
Origin	Øystese, Hardanger
Genre(s)	Jazz Pop Norwegian music
Years active	age 10 - present

Torstein Lofthus (born 1977) is a Norwegian drummer. Major influence on Norwegian music through studio work, live concerts and teaching at Norwegian Academy of Music. Based in Oslo, he now tours Norway and Europe with different bands and artists after finishing his master at the Norwegian Academy of Music spring 2006. He plays several genres, well known with both jazz and pop music. Torstein plays Paiste cymbals.

Contents 1 Samples 2 Band/Artist list 3 Discography / Appearing on 4 External links

[edit] Samples

• Torstein live with Shining at John Dee Consert Hall in Oslo.
• Music video Marit Larsen 2005, Don't Save Me Torstein Lofthus plays drums on the song.

[edit] Band/Artist list

• Shining
• Torun Eriksen
• Maria Mena
• Maria Solheim
• Damp
• Ebersson/Zanussi/Lofthus
• Storløkken/Eilertsen/Lofthus
• Søyr
• Morten Halle quartett
• Eivind Aarseth

Random work for

• Silje Nergaard
• Beady Belle

Former artists

• Bertine Zetlitz
• Kurt Nilsen

[edit] Discography / Appearing on

Shining

• Grindstone (2007)
• In The Kingdom Of Kitsch You Will Be A Monster (2005)
• Sweet Shanghai Devil (2003)
• Where The Ragged People Go (2002)

Torun Eriksen

• Prayers & Observations (2005)
• Glittercard (2003)

Damp

• Hoatzin (album) (2005)
• Mostly harmless (songs) (2003)

Marit Larsen

• Under the Surface (2006)

Ebersson/Zanussi/Lofthus

• Bring it on (2006)

Silje Nergaard

• Darkness Out Of Blue (2007)

Linn Skåber and Dennis Storhøi

• Petter Snus og vårmelodien (2007)

Maria Solheim

• Frail (2004)
• Behind Closed Doors (2002)

Linn Stokke

• Unfolding (2006)

Rockettothesky

• To Sing You Apple Trees (2006)

Samsaya

• Shedding skin (2004)

Various artists

• Stolpesko (2002)

[edit] External links

• Shining
• Torun Eriksen
• Maria Mena
• Damp
• Marit Larsen
• Maria Solheim

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