The band Casa Murilo (dedicated to Murilo Vilas Boas Nascimento, housemate to the boys in Brazil and a well respected TV host) was started soon after their arrival in Oslo. In September 2009 the band was completed with the addition of the four Norwegian musicians Fredrik Baden, Rudi Leo J. Johansen, Håkon Møller and Sturla Hinze. Within a year the band had been embraced by P3 Urørt, invited to play at the Norwegian Wood festival, played as a support band for Kråkesølv and all over the country. In September 2010 the band went into the studio to record their first full length album, at first glance a festive and friendly singalong affair, though shot through with serious undertones.
After being invited to record a track for the charity compilation album "Hjertestups" in aid of the Tyrili Foundation in 2010 along with Norwegian greats like Bigbang, Dum Dum Boys, and Sivert Høyem, their song "Drunken Promises" was listed on P3 national radio, and the band visited Popsalongen where they performed a brilliant version of Lykke Li's hit "Get Some" which can be heard on the band's website.
In addition to the excellent reception of the band's recorded material the band has had a reputation as a great live act since the beginning and have developed a warm relationship with a loyal fan base that shows up at concert after concert.
"Lifting Ships" is an album written about the band's inception back in the hazy days of Brazil and the characters that inspired them to make music, the challenges of moving to Norway and the sustenance they found in their new home. Casa Murilo have been very well received by Oslo's pop scene, and this album shows that they can't be easily compared with any other Oslo band.
The album was recorded in at Six Feet Over Recording Studios and produced by Sjur Lyseid.
"Lifting Ships" is released on Spoon Train Audio / Tuba on the 4th March 2011.
In 2012, Casa Murilo are well on their way to building a loyal and enthusiastic fan base in Norway, something they proved at the Scandinavian showcase-festival By:Larm, held in Oslo, playing to a crowd of 1000+ in February 2012.
Musikknyheter.no wrote of their debut, ”Lifting Ships” (released 2011) that it contained ”wonderful, pop-rock songs, to be both loved and adored”. This charm is also evident whenever they play live and we are sure that they will deliver a fantastic atmosphere when they play on the main stage at Norway’s biggest festival ”Øya” on August 9th 2012, where after a rapturous gig in 2011 they were labelled ”The Best Band In Norway” by music magazine Plan B. Those lucky enough to watch them are in for a joyous musical experience of the highest class.
The band was started by two Englishmen who, via two Norwegian girls they met in Brazil, miraculously found themselves in Oslo, Norway in 2008. The 6 man, eclectic band quickly created a buzz on the indie underground scene for their catchy songs and energetic show and, with their first ever single playlisted on the country’s biggest radio station ”P3”, their reputation has only grown. They have won fans at festivals and clubs all over the country for the last 3 years. Now is the time for them to charm music lovers all over Europe.
At the moment they are hard at work on their second album, to be released by
Sony Music Entertainment Norway AS in Autumn 2012.
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Astra
Casa Murilo Lyrics
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And open goals that just need scoring
There's nowhere we can't go these days
I'll pick you up at 7 outside safeways
And we'll be out and on the pull
The whole world's yours when the tank's half full
Just point it at the sun and don't tell anyone
Provisionally licensed and on the scene
Just be careful that you keep it clean
There's a life to live behind the wheel
Lines to cross and hearts to steal
I know where we can go tonight
I'll pick you up at lunch we'll go to Byrite
Then we'll be out and on the pull
The whole world's yours when the tank's half full
Cos with a tenner in the tank
And 1400 CC
With my L plates on
and windows down
It's the greatest show in town
The lyrics to Casa Murilo's song "Astra" immediately transport us to a sense of adventure and youthful abandon. The song talks about the possibilities and freedom that come with having a car, with lyrics like "There's country lanes that need exploring, and open goals that just need scoring" and "The whole world's yours when the tank's half full." The song encourages listeners to live life behind the wheel, with all the excitement and uncertainty that comes with it.
The song seems to be set in a small town, with lyrics like "I'll pick you up at 7 outside Safeways" and "we'll go to Byrite." These small details make the listener feel like they're on this adventure with the singer, only adding to the sense of immersion created by the lyrics.
Overall, "Astra" is a song about the joys of youthful freedom and exploration, all through the lens of the open road and the sense of possibility that comes with having a car.
Line by Line Meaning
There's country lanes that need exploring
There are rural roads that we should explore
And open goals that just need scoring
There are achievable goals that we need to reach
There's nowhere we can't go these days
We can travel to any place we want these days
I'll pick you up at 7 outside safeways
I'll pick you up at 7 p.m. at Safeway's parking lot
And we'll be out and on the pull
We'll be out looking for romantic partners
The whole world's yours when the tank's half full
When we have some fuel left, we can explore the world to the fullest extent
We can go anywhere you like
We can go wherever you desire
Just point it at the sun and don't tell anyone
Just drive in the direction of the sun without telling anyone or making any plans
Provisionally licensed and on the scene
We have a temporary driver's license and are looking for adventure
Just be careful that you keep it clean
Just be careful not to get into any trouble
There's a life to live behind the wheel
There are many experiences to have while driving
Lines to cross and hearts to steal
Opportunities to cross borders and to break people's hearts
I know where we can go tonight
I know of a place where we can go tonight
I'll pick you up at lunch we'll go to Byrite
I'll pick you up during lunch and we'll go to a local store called Byrite
Cos with a tenner in the tank
With only 10 pounds worth of fuel
And 1400 CC
And a car engine with a capacity of 1400 cubic centimeters
With my L plates on
With my provisional driver's license on display
and windows down
With the windows of the car lowered
It's the greatest show in town
It's the most exciting thing happening in town
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Chris Winfield, Dan Hesketh, Joachim Røsvik
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