• Christel Alsos Monsen (b. 20.12.84), known under the artist name Christel… Read Full Bio ↴• Christel Alsos Monsen (b. 20.12.84), known under the artist name Christel Alsos, from Fauske, Nordland, Norway.
• Her first release was the single “Come on” in 2006.
• Her debut album “Closing the Distance” was released January 15th 2007 sold 30.000 copies (Platinum) in three months, making her one of the best selling artists in Norway that year.
• She has been nominated for the Norwegian Grammy Awards four times: Best music video for “Come on” in 2006, Best New Artist in 2007, Best female artist for the album “Closing the distance” in 2007 and Best female artist for the album “Tomorrow is” in 2010.
• The song “Still” (Closing the distance) was featured in the Tyler Perry movie “Why did I get married too”, featuring Janet Jackson as one of the actors in 2010.
• “When the light dies out” (Closing the distance) and “Found” (Presence) has been featured on “The Vampire Diaries” (US).

Growing up in Fauske, Christel started to sing and perform at home at an early age. – I come from a family where music is a natural part of our everyday lives. She grew up with her mom, sister and grandmother singing in choirs and her guitar loving dad.

When Christel Alsos made her debut in 2007 she was a breath of fresh air in the Norwegian music scene. The talented girl from up north managed to mesmerize the audience with her distinctive voice and melanolic melodies. Her debut album, “Closing the distance” sold to Platinum and Christel was nominated for three Grammy Awards in Norway. Her second album “Tomorrow is” followed in 2010 and gave her another Grammy nomination.
The third album “Presence” was recorded in a 300 year old house at Gotland (SE) .

Releases

Closing the Distance (2007), Sony Music/Columbia

Tomorrow is (2010), Sony Music/Columbia

Presence (2013), Sony Music/Columbia

I Den Kalde Vinter (2013), Sony Music/Columbia

Deilig er jorden
Christel Alsos Lyrics

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Deilig er jorden
Prektig er Guds himmel
Skjønn er sjelenes pilgrimsgang
Gjennom de fagre riker på jorden
Går vi til paradis med sang

Tider skal komme
Tider skal henrulle

Slekt skal følge slekters gang
Aldri forstummer tonen fra himmelen
I sjelens glad pilgrimssang

Englene sang den
Først for markens hyrder
Skjønt fra sjel til sjel det lød

Fred over jorden! Menneske, fryd deg
Oss er en evig frelser født

Overall Meaning

The song Deilig er jorden, originally written in Norwegian by Bernhard Severin Ingemann, describes the beauty of the earth and the sky created by God. The soul's pilgrimage on the earth is also mentioned and described as a beautiful journey to paradise with singing. The overall theme of the song seems to be the appreciation and gratitude for the beauty in the world created by God.

The lyrics also talk about how time passes, and generations come and go, but the melody from heaven never fades away in the soul’s happy pilgrimage journey. The song speaks to the Christian message of faith, hope, and joy in life, which can be a comforting message in difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

Deilig er jorden
The earth is beautiful and enchanting

Prektig er Guds himmel
God's heaven is magnificent and grandiose

Skjønn er sjelenes pilgrimsgang
The journey of the soul is beautiful and graceful

Gjennom de fagre riker på jorden
Through the beautiful kingdoms of the earth

Går vi til paradis med sang
We journey to paradise with music and joy

Tider skal komme
Times will come

Tider skal henrulle
Times will pass

Slekt skal følge slekters gang
Generations will follow the footsteps of their predecessors

Aldri forstummer tonen fra himmelen
The tone from heaven will never fade away

I sjelens glad pilgrimssang
In the pilgrim's joyful song of the soul

Englene sang den
Angels sang it