Real Ones

Summary

Real Ones, also known as Reelones, is a folk/rock band from Bergen, Norway. The band was formed in 1994. Band members include Ivar Vogt (vocals, guitar, ukulele, saxophone), Jørgen Sandvik (vocals, guitar, banjo, sitar), Kåre Opheim (drums, backing vocals), Øystein Skjælaaen (bass, backing vocals), and David Vogt (vocals, violin, organ).[1] 1994-2009 Yrjan Tangenes provided vocals, percussion, and bodhrán, and Thomas Lønnheim played percussion in 1999-2000. The band was formed when Vogt and Sandvik were 14 and 15 years of age.[citation needed]

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Background information
OriginBergen, Hordaland
GenresFolk/rock
Years active1994–present
LabelsBreaking Records
MembersIvar Vogt
Jørgen Sandvik
Kåre Opheim
Øystein Skjælaaen
David Vogt
Past membersYrjan Tangenes
Thomas Lønnheim
Websitewww.realones.no

Biography edit

 
Real Ones at Vossajazz 2015.

The ensemble, who normally sing English lyrics, makes music that can be characterized as folk-rock or melodic pop, but is also influenced by psychedelia and oriental music. According to a review by VG represents plate Home with the Girls in the Morning a result that is "... a beautiful, cohesive and melodic album of the rustic, organic and harmonic variety. Real Ones writes beautiful and atmospheric songs full of gorgeous instrumental detail."[2]

On opening night at the Kongsberg Jazzfestival in 2005, the band played together on the same stage with the singer Ole Paus. The band received the 2008 Spellemannprisen for Best Pop Album for All for the Neighbourhood.[1] Palm Sunday 2015 Real Ones accompanied by Sigbjørn Apeland, performed the Misa Criolla at Voss Church during the Vossajazz festival.

Honors edit

  • 2008: Spellemannprisen in the category Pop music, for the album All for the Neighbourhood
  • 2013: Spellemannprisen in the category Pop music, for the album Tonight Only Tonight / The Morning After
 
Sigbjørn Apeland and the Real Ones at Vossajazz 2015.

Discography edit

  • 1997: Comments From the Cheap Seats (New Records)
  • 2002: Bratislava EP (New Records) (Reached 14th place on the charts)
  • 2003: This is Camping (New Records)
  • 2005: Home With the Girls in the Morning (Breaking Records)
  • 2008: All for the Neighbourhood (Warner Music)
  • 2009: Ekko (Instrumental Opus 1) (Warner Music )
  • 2011: First Night on Earth (Warner Music)
  • 2012: Real Ones & The Extended Family (Breaking Records)
  • 2013: Tonight Only Tonight / The Morning After (Breaking Records)
  • 2014: Misa Criolla (Breaking Records)[3]
  • 2018: Hey Future, Hey Past (Breaking Records)
  • 2019: LIVE (Breaking Records)
  • 2023: Love Your Mother (Breaking Records)

References edit

  1. ^ a b Bergan, Jon Vidar (29 October 2014). "Real Ones". Biography (in Norwegian). Store Norske Leksikon. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  2. ^ Hansen, Espen A. (25 January 2005). "Real Ones: "Home With The Girls In The Morning"". Verdens Gang (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
  3. ^ Rønning, Øyvind (31 October 2014). "Hva blir det neste, Real Ones?". Musical reviews (in Norwegian). Dagbladet. Retrieved 30 March 2015.

External links edit

  • Official website
Awards
Preceded by Recipient of the best Pop band Spellemannprisen
2008
Succeeded by
Montée
Preceded by Recipient of the best Pop band Spellemannprisen
2013
Succeeded by