• 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
I denne søte juletid
Christel Alsos Lyrics
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bør man seg rett fornøye.
Og bruke all sin kunst og flid
Guds nåde at opphøye.
Ved ham som er i krybben lagt,
vi vil av all vår sjelemakt
i ånden oss forlyste.
Din lov skal høres Frelsermann.
at jorden skal ryste.
En liten sønn av Davids rot
som og er Gud tillike.
For våre synders skyld forlot
sitt høye himmelrike.
Det var Ham svart å tenke på
at verden skulle undergå.
Det skar ham i hans hjerte.
I sådan hjertens kjærlighet,
Han kom til oss på jorden ned
at lindre all vår smerte.
The lyrics of the song "I denne søte juletid" by Christel Alsos celebrates the sweet Christmas season and emphasizes the significance of using all their abilities and efforts to honor God's grace. The first verse of the song encourages us to take pleasure in this festive season and elevate our souls through our artistic and creative expressions. The lyrics suggest that we should use our artistic talents to please God, who has been born in the manger, with all our might. The chorus speaks about how Christ's love should be heard around the world, causing the earth to tremble.
The second verse of the song, discusses the birth of Jesus Christ as the son of David, who is also considered as God himself. Jesus left his divine abode in heaven for the sake of humanity and to forgive their sins. The lyrics express Jesus's deep love for humanity, and how it was painful for Him to think that the world would perish. His love for humanity is so profound that He chose to leave His throne and come to this earth to relieve our suffering.
Overall, the song "I denne søte juletid" celebrates the Christmas season and reminds us of the significance of Christ's birth, and that we are called to honor His love and use our gifts and abilities to please Him.
Line by Line Meaning
I denne søte juletid
During this lovely Christmas time
bør man seg rett fornøye.
One should delight themselves properly.
Og bruke all sin kunst og flid
And use all their art and effort
Guds nåde at opphøye.
To bring up God's grace.
Ved ham som er i krybben lagt,
By Him who is laid in the crib,
vi vil av all vår sjelemakt
We will, with all our soul power,
i ånden oss forlyste.
Delight in our spirits.
Din lov skal høres Frelsermann.
Your law, Savior, should be heard.
Så vidt og bredt i verdens land
So wide and vast in the world
at jorden skal ryste.
That the earth shall tremble.
En liten sønn av Davids rot
A little son of David's line
som og er Gud tillike.
Who is also God.
For våre synders skyld forlot
For the sake of our sins, He left
sitt høye himmelrike.
His high kingdom of heaven.
Det var Ham svart å tenke på
It was black to think for Him
at verden skulle undergå.
That the world would undergo.
Det skar ham i hans hjerte.
It cut Him in His heart.
I sådan hjertens kjærlighet,
In such loving of heart
Han kom til oss på jorden ned
He came down to us on earth
at lindre all vår smerte.
To ease all our pain.
Contributed by Kennedy B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
kimmbus
Nydelig! (sett bort fra dæ jesus greian) :D