He is a world-class soloist and artist with heart and soul: Nils Landgren.
Jazz and church music shaped his childhood. As cornetist, Nils Landgren's father brought US jazz into the house. The traditional Swedish chorales and songs came from his grandfather, who was a preacher. Nils Landgren was born in 1956. He began playing drums at the age of six. At 13 he layed his hands and lips on the trombone and was hooked for life.
Between 1972 and 1978 Nils studied classical trombone at the music college in Karlstad with David Maytan and at the university in Arvika with Ingemar Roos. During this time he also met the legendary Swedish Folk-Jazz pioneer Bengt-Arne Wallin and the fantastic tromboneplayer and proffessor of the Graz Conservatory in Austria, Eje Thelin. These two men completely changed the way for Nils to go; from a strict classical player to an improviser with his own idea of what to play and why. After his graduation Nils moved to Stockholm to work as a professional tromboneplayer. First the life of a struggling jazz musician, making no money but gaining loads of experience. Then the call that totally changed his life: an offer to go on tour with Sweden's most successful pop star of that time Björn Skifs who at that time was at #1 in the US pop charts with "Hooked on a feeling". The money was ok, the vibes were cool and the band was simply great! Ever since that time Nils Landgren has been involved in a variety of music styles and projects. These include jazz, rock, soul, hip hop, big band’s, studio sessions, and by his own reckoning, at least 500 albums. Mostly, for natural reasons with Swedish artists but also with such internationals stars as ABBA, The Crusaders, Eddie Harris, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie and Herbie Hancock. Nils even plays on the first Wyclef Jean solo album, titled "Carnival".
In 1981 Thad Jones invited the Swede into his new Bigband project "Ball of Fire", to take the lead-trombone chair. The band was built up around such great musicians as Jerome Richardson, Jerry Dodgion, Tim Hagans, Bobby Burgess, Roger Kellaway, Sahib Shihab, Dusko Goykovich, and Benny. "A fantastic band, sad that it did not work out in the end", Nils says about that expreience. Two years later Nils debut album "Planet Rock" was released, followed by "Streetfighter" in 1984, "You are my Nr 1" in 1985, "Miles from Duke" with Bengt-Arne Wallin in 1987, "Chapter Two 1", in 1987, "Chapter Two 2" and "Follow your heart" in 1989. Between 1985 and 1987 Nils also performed as actor, singer, trombonist, and dancer in over 360 performances of the Swedish "play of the year", SKAEL, as well as appearing in several TV-films as an actor.
1992 saw the first performances and recording of the Nils Landgren Unit; the recording was called "Red Horn", and was mixed by the legendary sound engineer Bruce Swedien. (re-release 2001 as "The First Unit", ACT 9292-2). That same summer the band performed at the "Playboy Jazzfestival" in Los Angeles, hosted by the great Bill Cosby. The final breakthrough outside of Scandinavia came first in 1994: it was at the Jazz Baltica Festival in Germany that the "Unit" became the "Funk Unit". The album "Live in Stockholm" (ACT 9223-2) with guest star Maceo Parker was released that year and was the foundation for the collaboration with Siegfried Loch and his young ACT label.
Maybe I'm amazed
Nils Landgren Lyrics
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Maybe I'm afraid of the way I love you
Maybe I'm amazed at the the way you pull me out of time
Hung me on a line
Maybe I'm amazed at the way I really need you
Maybe I'm a man and maybe I'm a lonely man
That he doesn't really understand
Maybe I'm a man and maybe you're the only woman
Who could ever help me
Baby won't you help to me understand
Maybe I'm a man and maybe I'm a lonely man
Who's in the middle of something
That he doesn't really understand
Maybe I'm a man and maybe you're the only woman
Who could ever help me
Baby won't you help me understand
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you're with me all the time
Maybe I'm afraid of the way I leave you
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you help me sing my song
You right me when I'm wrong
Maybe I'm amazed at the way I really need you
In Nils Landgren's song "Maybe I'm amazed," the lyrics express a deep and complex mix of emotions surrounding love and vulnerability. The singer is in awe of the way their partner constantly loves them, perhaps amazed at the consistency and depth of that love. However, there is also a sense of fear and insecurity, as the singer mentions being afraid of their own love for the other person. This fear could stem from a fear of vulnerability or the intensity of their own emotions.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of being pulled out of time by the other person, suggesting that they have a profound impact on the singer's life, perhaps distracting them from their normal routines and responsibilities. The line "Hung me on a line" further emphasizes this feeling of being emotionally and mentally captivated by the other person. The singer acknowledges their deep need for the other person, recognizing that they are an essential part of their life.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's confusion and uncertainty. They question their own identity, unsure if they are just a man or a lonely man. They feel like they are in the midst of something they don't fully understand, hinting at the complexity of relationships and the challenges they bring. The singer acknowledges that the other person is the only one who can provide insight and help them understand their emotions and the dynamics of their relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of "Maybe I'm amazed" explore the intricate dynamics of love, vulnerability, and self-discovery. It showcases the deep emotions that can arise in a relationship, highlighting both the admiration and uncertainty that come with being deeply connected to someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you love me all the time
Possibly, I am astounded by the extraordinary manner in which you consistently show me affection
Maybe I'm afraid of the way I love you
Perhaps, I have reservations about the intensity of my own feelings for you
Maybe I'm amazed at the the way you pull me out of time
Possibly, I am astonished by how you manage to make me forget about the concept of time
Hung me on a line
Metaphorically, you have put me in a vulnerable position
Maybe I'm amazed at the way I really need you
Perhaps, I am overwhelmed by the extent of my dependency on you
Maybe I'm a man and maybe I'm a lonely man
It is conceivable that I am indeed a man, possibly feeling isolated
Who's in the middle of something
That he doesn't really understand
Caught in the midst of an uncertain situation that I struggle to comprehend
Maybe I'm a man and maybe you're the only woman
Who could ever help me
Maybe I am a man, and quite possibly, you are the only woman capable of aiding me
Baby won't you help to me understand
Darling, could you please assist me in gaining comprehension?
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you're with me all the time
Possibly, I am astounded by your perpetual presence by my side
Maybe I'm afraid of the way I leave you
Perhaps, I fear the impact of my own absence on you
Maybe I'm amazed at the way you help me sing my song
Possibly, I am astonished by how you assist me in expressing myself through music
You right me when I'm wrong
Metaphorically, you correct my mistakes and provide guidance
Maybe I'm amazed at the way I really need you
Perhaps, I am overwhelmed by the extent of my dependency on you
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