«Jewels of Crime» is both a natural sequel and a long step forward for the quartet. An album that Atlanter have spent three long years recording, but that really has provided musical gems. Arild Hammerø (guitar, vocal), Jens J Carelius Krogsveen (guitar, vocal), Jonas Barsten (drums) and Morten Kvam (bass) have all the time kept and developed their astounding knack for improvisation, their joy of playing and their intuitive musical understanding, which also in a live setting is central to the band’s sound. They’re proving on «Jewels of Crime» that they also master the art of songwriting completely.
About the band:
Jens Carelius has made a name for himself on the Norwegian music scene with the releases The First Songs (2008), The Beat Of The Travel (2009) and The Architect (2011). He has received brilliant reviews for all albums, especially the recent two, with mostly 5 and 6 out of 6 in most Norwegian newspapers. The Beat Of The Travel also made it onto Norwegian daily Dagbladet’s top 10 list of 2009’s best albums. Jens Carelius has sold a great number of albums, and was also the opening act on the largest stage at the Øya festival in 2011.
Arild Hammerø released his debut album Dagen Som Gryr in 2008, which was well received by the Norwegian press. “Arild Hammerø is a folk singer who protects the heart-warming legacy of folk singers Lillebjørn Nilsen and Stein Ove Berg. Sensitive, lyrical and likeable”, wrote Norwegian newspaper Vårt Land. The album Flåte by Hammer & Hersk (Arild Hammerø and Daniel Herskedal) was released in 2012 and received good reviews. Hammerø and Carelius have previously been in the band Blues Run The Game together, along with Siri Nilsen. Arild is also a regular on guitar in the electronica duo Ost & Kjex, and participates on the album Cajun Lunch.
Jonas Barsten Johnsen is a young percussionist with a Masters degree from the Norwegian Academy of Music. He is/has been collaborating with amongst others: Frøy Aagre, Bendik Hofseth, Bendik Baksaas, Disaster in the Universe, Eivind Aarset, CCTV, Adam Rudolph and Bjørn Charles Dreyer. He is also a part of the improv scene in Oslo with a focus on electronics, percussion and dance. He has played more than 100 gigs each of the last 3 years, including the most central festivals in Norway.
Morten Kvam has played the string bass/electric bass and been an active musician in Bergen and Oslo within different genres such as jazz, rock, pop, improvisation and folk music. He has collaborated with musicians such as Siri Nilsen, Terje Isungset, Per Jørgensen, Olav Dahle, Walter Thompson (US), Kevin Dean (CAN), Arild Hammerø, klezmer band Ot Azoi, Bugge Wesseltoft, Borge & Kvam, Polkabjørn and Kleine Heine, Push and Ine Hoem. He has also contributed on all Jens Carelius’ records and Arild Hammerø’s debut album.
Air
Atlanter Lyrics
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And the machines are off
Can I reap your love like it was never was gone
Could the rays of light have blinded us both
There was only white and all we had was us
These lyrics from Atlanter's song "Air" convey a sense of longing for love and connection amidst what appears to be a desolate, post-apocalyptic world. The opening lines describe a scene in which there are no leaves on the trees and the machines are off, suggesting that all signs of life or civilization have disappeared. In this bleak setting, the singer asks whether they can "reap" their love, which implies a sense of hope that something good can still come out of this situation.
The next line - "Could the rays of light have blinded us both" - adds a layer of ambiguity to the meaning of the song. It's possible that the rays of light could refer to the last vestiges of sunlight before a permanent darkness sets in, or they could be a metaphor for some type of transcendent experience that the two lovers shared. Regardless, the line suggests that some kind of emotional or spiritual connection was formed between the two.
The third and final line is the most straightforward, stating simply that "There was only white and all we had was us." This line can be interpreted in several ways - it could refer to a literal whiteness in the environment surrounding the lovers, or it could be a metaphor for a blank slate or new beginning. The phrase "all we had was us" could indicate that in the absence of external distractions or influences, the bond between the two lovers was all they had to sustain themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
When all the leaves are gone
Amidst the barrenness of a world devoid of vitality and color
And the machines are off
When the technological noise that drowns out everything else ceases
Can I reap your love like it was never was gone
Is it possible for me to retrieve your affection as though it had never decayed and withered away
Could the rays of light have blinded us both
Perhaps the intensity of our passion was too bright and it obstructed our ability to see each other clearly
There was only white and all we had was us
There was nothing but an all-consuming blankness, and the only thing that mattered was our bond
Contributed by Lucy H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jsanchez2412
I had a brain aneurysm in 2010 and the paramedics told my wife I was severely dehydrated. There is more going with this man. God bless him 🙏🏾
@TheIRSneedsme
Did u do the Harlem shake like he did
@GoldGamer-pl8yt
@@TheIRSneedsme tried too hard
@fringeminority3224
One too many covid shots is my guess.
@TonyDracon
@@TheIRSneedsme lololol
@appulman
@@fringeminority3224 1. You don’t even know if he’s vaxxed or not 2. Can you anti-vaxxers stop commenting that this was caused by booster shots for ten seconds? Cool? Cool.
@eggwith5000subs
Poor man, I am glad he is fine. Well done to the emergency medical professionals for their quick response.
@cartergomez5390
He probably took the jab.
@jenifad9959
@@cartergomez5390 he definitely was boosted
@jimreilly917
He’s not fine. That’s not just dehydration.