• 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
Nordnorsk julesalme
Christel Alsos Lyrics
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Velsigna de evige ordan om håp og ei utstrakt hand.
Verg dette lille du ga oss den dagen du fløtta oss hit.
Så vi kjenne du aldri vil la oss forkomme i armod og slit.
Vi levde med hua i handa men hadde så sterk ei tru.
Og ett har vi visserlig sanna: Vi e hardhausa vi, som du.
Nå har vi den hardaste ria, vi slit med å karre oss frem
Guds fred over fjellet og åsen. La det gro der vi bygge og bor.
Guds fred over dyran på båsen og ei frossen og karrig jord.
Du ser oss i mørketids landet, du signe med evige ord.
Husan og fjellet og vannet og folket som leve her nord.
The lyrics of Christel Alsos's song Nordnorsk julesalme describe the struggles and hope of the people living in the northern part of Norway. The song begins with a blessing for the day and the light over the land, followed by a prayer for hope and an extended hand. The singer asks God to bless the little that was given to them when they were moved to this place, so they never wither away in poverty and hardship.
The second verse speaks of the unwavering faith of the people living in the north, despite their struggles. They believe that they are resilient, and they know that they are strong enough to keep going even in the hardest of times. The verse also speaks of their current challenge of making their way towards the light of Advent, which is a long journey from the north to Bethlehem, which is located far south.
The third verse of the song is a prayer for peace over the land, the animals, and the people who live in the north. The singer acknowledges that they live in a land of darkness and that they need the light of hope to see their way through. Finally, the song ends with a blessing for the people, the mountains, the water, and the land of the north.
Line by Line Meaning
Velsigna du dag over fjordan.
Blessed be the day over the fjord.
Velsigna du lys over land.
Blessed be the light over the land.
Velsigna de evige ordan om håp og ei utstrakt hand.
Blessed be the eternal words of hope and an outstretched hand.
Verg dette lille du ga oss den dagen du fløtta oss hit.
Bless this little thing you gave us the day you moved us here.
Så vi kjenne du aldri vil la oss forkomme i armod og slit.
So we know you will never let us perish in poverty and hardship.
Vi levde med hua i handa men hadde så sterk ei tru.
We lived with our hat in our hand, but had such a strong faith.
Og ett har vi visserlig sanna: Vi e hardhausa vi, som du.
And one thing we have certainly proven: We're as tough as you.
Nå har vi den hardaste ria, vi slit med å karre oss frem
Now we have the hardest journey, we struggle to make our way forward
mot lyset og adventstida, d'e langt sør te Betlehem.
Towards the light and the Advent season, it's far south to Bethlehem.
Guds fred over fjellet og åsen.
God's peace over the mountain and the hill.
La det gro der vi bygge og bor.
Let it grow where we build and live.
Guds fred over dyran på båsen og ei frossen og karrig jord.
God's peace over the animals in the barn and a frozen and barren earth.
Du ser oss i mørketids landet, du signe med evige ord.
You see us in the land of darkness, bless us with eternal words.
Husan og fjellet og vannet og folket som leve her nord.
The houses and the mountains and the water and the people who live here in the north.
Contributed by Leo E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lofotkongen
Velsigna du dag over fjordan. Velsigna du lys over land.
Velsigna de evige ordan om håp og ei utstrakt hand.
Verg dette lille du ga oss den dagen du fløtta oss hit.
Så vi kjenne du aldri vil la oss forkomme i armod og slit.
Vi levde med hua i handa men hadde så sterk ei tru.
Og ett har vi visserlig sanna: Vi e hardhausa vi, som du.
Nå har vi den hardaste ria, vi slit med å karre oss frem
mot lyset og adventstida, d’e langt sør te Betlehem.
Guds fred over fjellet og åsen. La det gro der vi bygge og bor.
Guds fred over dyran på båsen og ei frossen og karrig jord.
Du ser oss i mørketids landet, du signe med evige ord.
Husan og fjellet og vannet og folket som leve her nord.
@tanglefoot8412
Bless you day over the fjords. Bless you light covering the land.
Bless the eternal words of hope, and an outstreched hand.
Protect this little gift You gave us the day You led us here,
so we'll be sure You will never let us demolish in poverty and struggle.
We lived here, hat in hand, but we had such a strong faith
and something we know for sure; we are robust, like You.
As we enter the hard part of the year we move with struggle
towards the light and the time of Advent, it's so far away, south in Betlehem.
May the peace of God be in the hills and mountains. May life grow where we settle down.
May the peace of God be with the livestock, and the frozen and barren land.
You look to us in this dark winterland, You bless with your eternal words;
the houses, the mountains, the waters and the people who lives in the north.
@SilenCr
+Lars Enggaard Christensen
Velsigna du dag over fjordan. Velsigna du lys over land.
Velsigna de evige ordan om håp og ei utstrakt hand.
Verg dette lille du ga oss den dagen du fløtta oss hit.
Så vi kjenne du aldri vil la oss forkomme i armod og slit.
Vi levde med hua i handa men hadde så sterk ei tru.
Og ett har vi visserlig sanna: Vi e hardhausa vi, som du.
Nå har vi den hardaste ria, vi slit med å karre oss frem
mot lyset og adventstida, d’e langt sør te Betlehem.
Guds fred over fjellet og åsen. La det gro der vi bygge og bor.
Guds fred over dyran på båsen og ei frossen og karrig jord.
Du ser oss i mørketids landet, du signe med evige ord.
Husan og fjellet og vannet og folket som leve her nord
@PiddePedd
Denna går rakt in även i svenska hjärtan. God jul norska bröder och systrar!
@juhanilehto3697
Också i finska hjärtan.
@perberge
Nordnorsk Julesalme er ei hymne for hele det norske land og folk, vår historie, geografi og streben. Den fineste julesalme jeg vet
@christianjonsson675
Denna vackra psalm hittade mig för ett år sedan. Den når djupt i mig. Vackert framförd. ❤️
@HOGHEYE
Smukt, stemningsfuldt og meget bevægende. Tak
@anitasyversen4802
Den aller, aller vakreste fremføringen ever. Det er så vakkert at det gyser langt inn i sjelen.
@RuneHagestrand
Bedre enn dette er det vanskelig å fremføre en julesang. Her kan selv de mest hjerteløse ikke unngå å få julestemning... Gleder meg til flere julesanger i samme fargedrakt! Ekstra kred til sambygding Lars Andreas for nydelige orgeltoner!
@terjedemroen1093
Herregud for en flott framføring. Så varmt og fint. Je trur je fløtt nordover je.
@anne-greteolsen4795
Gjør det😀
@marius2921
Norges beste kvinnelige vokalist siden Sissel!