Got Steinar's CD Today, WOW!

Mark White · Post by **Mark White** » 8 Mar 2006 5:30 pm

I received my copy of Steinars new CD today! To those who have ordered this CD, you're in for a treat. Absolutely beautifully crafted arrangements and tasteful playing from beginning to end. A true joy to listen to. The lap steel.... placed in a musical environment where you wouldn't normally find it and blending perfectly. Steinar plays with such feeling I still have goosebumps. If you haven't ordered a copy do yourself a favor. Outstanding work Steinar, thank you.

Kevin Brown · Post by **Kevin Brown** » 9 Mar 2006 3:29 am

Yep, got mine too, a real labour of love with a lot of attention to detail in the 'birth'
Fantastic arrangement of 'In the midnight hour'
Well done Steiner

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 9 Mar 2006 5:44 am

Thanks for the great music, Steinar. As Kevin mentioned, your recording is a labor of love. I like the "blue" ambience that you create and the various moods of the songs. My favorites include "God Only Knows" and your original, "Northern Lights." Brad Sarno did an excellent job mastering your project, and I like the moody cover of the CD. You really take the lap steel in a new direction.
Chuck

Randy Reeves · Post by **Randy Reeves** » 9 Mar 2006 6:07 am

I too received the CD yesterday. I want to add my review.

run and order this CD. it is really good. artfully created. his instruments sing.
I enjoy the separation and layering of instruments he ultilizes.
Steinar's touch is amazing. it reveals his experience of the instruments he plays. his choice of notes and tones shows his knowledge of musical history.
the different instruments he plays , guitar, bass, lap steel, impresses this listener. with the third listen I was still discovering the artistry of the layering, hearing little surprises with the voicings of the instruments playing along with the melody.
the mastering of this CD is aurally gorgeous. it has been a long time since Ive heard that kind of separation in my stereo speakers.
the songs as they played expanded creating a larger space yet inviting one in to an intimate experience with the artist. and I mean intimate.

I am an artist myself. I am really picky about what I like. moreso musically.
listening to this CD I was moved to create. I wanted to pull. out my lap steel and start recording. I wanted to pull out my oils and paint. for me to be inspired to create is a major stamp of approval.
so thank you Steinar.

all around from cover to cover from track to track a well done artfull effort.
buy this CD you will not be dissapointed on any level.

Steinar Gregertsen · Post by **Steinar Gregertsen** » 9 Mar 2006 3:05 pm

Wow guys, easy now, don't give me any bright ideas!

Seriously - thanks a lot for the kind words, they mean more to me than you can imagine.

Steinar

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Ron Bednar · Post by **Ron Bednar** » 9 Mar 2006 3:55 pm

Big smile here too...mine came yesterday. Although I got to hear clips of songs in progress as we worked on the cover art, having the whole package is really a pleasure. Great effort Steinar...and you pulled it off my friend. It's a fantastic CD.
Cheers, Ron

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 10 Mar 2006 7:26 am

Steinar, this is a first class CD.
Major chops with a lot of soul.
Killer songs - great recording, mixing & mastering.
Xcellent singing too!

Time well spent, my friend . .

RA

Randy Reeves · Post by **Randy Reeves** » 10 Mar 2006 2:33 pm

the more I listen to this CD the more I like it.
great playing Steinar.

(bumpity bump for the night crew)

Bill Leff · Post by **Bill Leff** » 10 Mar 2006 8:26 pm

Listened to it several times today and agree that this is an exceptional album. The songs are great and the musicianship is outstanding. And for us steel players, the playing and tone is to die for.

It's going into heavy rotation on the iPod for sure.

Steinar, you outdid yourself on this one.

Everyone else - buy this CD and support one of our own. I assure you that you will be happy you did.

Bill Leff · Post by **Bill Leff** » 12 Mar 2006 10:39 am

Bump for the Norski....

C. Brattain · Post by **C. Brattain** » 13 Mar 2006 1:49 pm

Boy, this guy does a great job on everything. It makes me want to build a fire in the fireplace, fix dinner and call my gal over to listen to it with me with a nice glass of wine.

Steinar Gregertsen · Post by **Steinar Gregertsen** » 14 Mar 2006 6:23 am

Chuck -

Steinar

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Terry VunCannon · Post by **Terry VunCannon** » 15 Mar 2006 10:50 am

I just got my copies...I love it...great songs, great slide parts, great CD!!!!! Everyone on this forum should buy this CD...you will not regret it.
Steinar...pack you bags & get ready to tour...
"FNWT"....(Frigin' Norsky Would Tour)

Mark White · Post by **Mark White** » 18 Mar 2006 1:36 pm

Bump for a great CD. The more I listen to it, the more surprises I come across. By the way Steinar, it sounds GREAT in a car. Your originals are becoming my favorites!

Paul Arntson · Post by **Paul Arntson** » 18 Mar 2006 6:07 pm

Got my copy, too! GREAT CD!!!
Great playing, great arrangements, great singing, and wonderful expressive slide playing. Fine job!!
Takker De meget mye, Steinar!!
(i hope that really means thanks a lot, and not something unintended)[This message was edited by Paul Arntson on 19 March 2006 at 11:46 AM.]

Randy Reeves · Post by **Randy Reeves** » 22 Mar 2006 10:22 am

a bump for a truly artful CD.

Im still liking it Steinar.

Steinar Gregertsen · Post by **Steinar Gregertsen** » 22 Mar 2006 10:33 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Takker De meget mye, Steinar!!
(i hope that really means thanks a lot, and not something unintended)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh, so that's what you meant, I was beginning to worry here........

(Seriously,- you were 'close enough'..

)

Randy,- wanna become president of the fan club?

Steinar

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Southern Moon Northern Lights

Randy Reeves · Post by **Randy Reeves** » 22 Mar 2006 1:03 pm

would I like to be president of the fan club?
I'd rather like to jam in Norway someday.

but, sure. seems like I already am.

Bill Blacklock · Post by **Bill Blacklock** » 22 Mar 2006 2:49 pm

Hey Steinar,

What a great!! CD. Very original, you really have the ability to think outside of the box. Looking forward to the next CD and the North American tour.Thanks for the great tunes, I'll find the time to play along and learn a few new chops.

Cheer’s, BIll

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 23 Mar 2006 6:56 am

Steinar--really wonderful CD. You should be proud of the accomplishment of reinventing yourself. Your programming and arranging skills are top-notch. As I told you, the drum programming is fantastic and very intuitive.

I've gone through a similar process of reinvention and have come to realize that, ultimately, the music comes from within, regardless of what instrument I'm playing. Makes it more fun to pick up the guitar again, though.

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 23 Mar 2006 12:10 pm

I got a copy too. Really tasty stuff. I especially liked the Brian Wilson tune, "God Only Knows". Well done, Steinar!

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Jan Jonsson · Post by **Jan Jonsson** » 23 Mar 2006 1:32 pm

I finally got some copies of this CD this week. The first batch sent by Steinar probably got snitched by some post or customs employee with good musical taste ...

I really enjoy this CD. Great songs and excellent tone in those lapsteels. Some of the solos are real 'goosebumpers'.

Högsta betyg!!!

-- Jan

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Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 23 Mar 2006 2:07 pm

Just getting 'round to listening today. Wonderful CD Steinar. I especially enjoy the way you let the electric guitar and steel textures have their space; notes hang around against the harmony in a beautiful way. You integrate the sound of the steel into the music in an organic way ... that's really, really rare.

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 23 Mar 2006 2:54 pm

Bettcha you didn't figure your BIGGEST fan in the world ...

Would be a 6 yr old named Liam* ... here in Berryville ...

Thanks a-million ...

*My oldest daughters "Boyfriend"

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HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 23 Mar 2006 3:54 pm

My oldest daughters "Boyfriend"

WHAT!!!??? Ellie dumped me?

I just ordered 3 cds from CD Baby. Got a couple of friends who like my choice of music.