Brundtland and Berge were schoolmates in their hometown Tromsø, experimenting with electronic instruments in the early 90s and being a part of their city's techno scene. As they grew up in northern Norway, they listened to local artists like Bel Canto and Biosphere. The band has also expressed their interest in the music of Kraftwerk, Brian Eno, Giorgio Moroder, Art of Noise, Vangelis, Erik Satie, and Francis Lai. They were members of various electro acts in their youth, such as Alanïa, Drum Island and Aedena Cycle. After recording as part of Aedena Cycle, Berge and Brundtland left the group to form their own band, Röyksopp.
In 8 October 2001, Röyksopp released their debut album Melody A.M. on Wall of Sound label. This critically acclaimed downtempo album reached #1 in Norway charts, #9 in UK Albums Chart, #18 in US Top Electronic Albums. Melody A.M. spawned five singles: "So Easy" (released in 1999, re-released in 2002), "Eple" (released in July 2001, re-released in 24 February 2003; #16 UK), "Poor Leno", featuring Erlend Øye (released in 3 December 2001, re-released on 18 November 2002; #38 UK), "Remind Me", featuring Erlend Øye (5 August 2002; #21 UK), and "Sparks", featuring Anneli Drecker (2003; #41 UK).
The band became famous for their original music videos (the infographic-styled video by French company H5 for the track "Remind Me", won the 2002 MTV Europe Music Award for best music video). The single "Eple" (meaning "apple") was used by Apple Inc. as the music for the startup video for Mac OS X 10.3.
In 4 July 2005, the band issued their sophomore album The Understanding on Wall of Sound. The album was preceded by the hit single "Only This Moment", featuring Kate Havnevik (27 June 2005; #33 UK). Another four singles followed: "49 Percent" (26 September 2005; #55 UK), "Curves" (non-album single; 3 October 2005), "What Else Is There?", featuring Karin Dreijer of The Knife (5 December 2005; #4 Norway, #32 UK) and "Beautiful Day Without You" (26 June 2006).
Röyksopp's Night Out EP was released in 27 February 2006 and it contains live recordings from a concert in Norway, Rockefeller (Oslo) in November 2005. The album contains a new dance version of their single "Sparks" and a reinterpretation of the song "Go With the Flow”, originally by Queens of the Stone Age. In 5 March 2007, the group issued Back to Mine: Röyksopp, a compilation album from the Back to Mine series, compiled and mixed by the band.
On 23 March 2009, Röyksopp released their third album Junior on Wall of Sound. Röyksopp have invited several guest artists, like Robyn, Anneli Drecker, Karin Dreijer, Lykke Li, to perform on various songs from Junior. The first single "Happy Up Here" was released on 19 January 2009 (digital)/16 March 2009 (vinyl) and peaked on #3 in Norway and on #44 in UK. Another two singles supported the album' sales: "The Girl And The Robot", featuring Robyn (15 June 2009; #2 Norway) and "This Must Be It", featuring Karin Dreijer (2 November 2009).
Since 2010, the band started posting on their official site new exclusive songs available for free download (usually a song every month), known as Röyksopp.com Track Of The Month.
In 13 September 2010, Röyksopp released the fourth album Senior, the atmospheric counterpart of Junior. The first single from the album, "The Drug", was released on 9 August 2010.
Official site: http://www.royksopp.com
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Röyksopp Lyrics
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While I'm alone with out you
Fill my heart and fill my soul with tenderness
Music fill my loneness
Music is still all around
It's time for changing all the sounds
How about your inspiration
It'll never end
When spring is near the end I hear reliefs of summer
Autumn brings rhythm of the rain
Then it's hazy shade of winter
Music I love you so true
I'm just crazy about you
Without you I'd feel so sad
And full of pain music please come back again
When spring is near the end I hear reliefs of summer
Autumn brings rhythm of the rain
Then it's hazy shade of winter
The lyrics in "Music" by Röyksopp explore the powerful emotional connections that music can evoke within us. The opening lines express a feeling of sadness and loneliness that comes from being apart from someone while music is playing. The music fills the void and brings tenderness to the heart and soul. There is a sense that the music is a substitute for the company of another person, providing comfort in their absence.
The lyrics suggest that music is a constant presence in our lives, always around us and able to evoke different emotions depending on the season or time of year. The changing of seasons is linked to changes in the music we hear, with summer bringing relief after the end of spring, autumn bringing the rhythm of rain, and winter bringing a hazy, reflective mood. The final lines reinforce the singer's love for music, and the idea that without it, life would be empty and painful.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of the power and importance of music in our lives. It is a source of comfort and connection, able to evoke deep emotions and change with the rhythm of the seasons.
Line by Line Meaning
Music you're making me blue
The absence of music in my life is making me sad and melancholic.
While I'm alone with out you
When I am alone without the comfort of music, I feel lonely and isolated.
Fill my heart and fill my soul with tenderness
The beautiful melodies of music touch my heart and soul in a way that nothing else can.
Music fill my loneness
When I am feeling lonely, music has the power to fill that void and bring me comfort.
Music is still all around
Even in the absence of actual music, it is still present in the rhythms of everyday life.
It's time for changing all the sounds
Music is constantly evolving and changing, and it is important to keep up with new sounds and trends.
How about your inspiration
What inspires you to create and continue making music?
It'll never end
Despite the changes that may come, music will always be a part of our lives and culture.
Seasons all will choke a man
The changing of the seasons can have a profound effect on a person, both emotionally and physically.
When spring is near the end I hear reliefs of summer
As the weather grows warmer and the days grow longer, the anticipation of summer brings a sense of relief and joy.
Autumn brings rhythm of the rain
The sound of rain in the fall can create a soothing rhythm that can be found in music as well.
Then it's hazy shade of winter
Winter can be a difficult and lonely time, but music can bring comfort and warmth to even the darkest days.
Music I love you so true
My love for music is unwavering and true, and it brings so much joy and fulfillment to my life.
I'm just crazy about you
The passion and love that I have for music is bordering on obsessive, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
Without you I'd feel so sad
If music were to suddenly disappear from my life, I would feel lost and despondent.
And full of pain music please come back again
When I am feeling down or in pain, I look to music as a source of comfort and healing.
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