THE MUSIC
Broken english
Written by Marianne Faithfull, Barry Reynolds, Joe Mavety, Steve York and Terry Stannard
Performed by AtomHart
Mixed by Roger
Mastered by Jelöy Sound Mastering
“Don’t say it in Russian, don’t say it in German. Say it in Broken English.”
These are the ambiguous and eerie words uttered by a newly sober Marianne Faithfull on the title track of her masterpiece comeback album, “Broken English”, from 1979.
Here we humbly present our own take on the song with emebellished synth-layers and re-imagined harmonies. The gentle desperation of these lyrics are still haunting, and the steady bassline ewoke images of marching boots.
ASTORIA
MUSIC: HUNSTAD
LYRICS: HUNSTAD / RØDSETH
RECORDED AT BRAGEVEIEN STUDIOS, JANUARY 2020
RELEASED MARCH 2020
MIXED BY ØYVIND GUNDERSEN
COVER ART BY FRU BUGGE
VIDEO TEASER BY RUNE LAMØY
Hard hitting with a simple, yet mesmerizing guitar line over a deep electro-acoustic beat.
The title represents a time or place where everything comes together in some sort of harmony. Metaphorically the diamond ring is a symbol of the true luxury of sharing a moment with someone you love. Or a memory of someone you miss.
The excellent Dopedrone delievers a remix that re-imagines the song as a down-beat, ambient number, that invokes memories of the shoe-gazing favourites of the past.
In addition to that, our very own beat-maker, Roger, is sharing a floor-friendly, hypnotic version that includes a syncopated bassline and “off the hook” percussion.
DICE MAN
FROM THE EP “ATOMHART”
MUSIC & LYRICS: HUNSTAD
Mixed by Øyvind Gundersen
Recorded January 2019 at Brageveien Studios
RELEASED: May 2019
MUSIC VIDEO BY DARRI THORSTENSSON.
One mans search for truth ends up being his downfall in a spiral of alienation, violence and demise…
The song is about exploring different aspects of your personality and the twist ending is about true peace and the afterlife.
The story involves a psychotherapist in New York in the late 60´s who starts making life decisions based on the roll of the dice, something that catapults him into life-changing situations of varying severity.
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ABC
FROM THE EP “ATOMHART”
Music/Lyrics : Hunstad
Recorded January 2019 at Brageveien Studios
Mix: Øyvind Gundersen
Mastering: George Tanderø
RELEASED: May 2019
The first song on the self titled EP.
The opening analog synth-pattern evolves into the foundation of this post-punk-disco track about regret and re-booting your life.
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BALL AND CHAIN
FROM THE EP “ATOMHART”
MUSIC & LYRICS: HUNSTAD
Mixed by Øyvind Gundersen
Recorded January 2019 at Brageveien Studios
RELEASED: May 2019
The shadow behind you can seem scary, but if you turn around you see that it belongs to someone who has got your back.
Being stuck together isn’t always a bad thing.
Musically this is probably the most New Romantic-esquepiece, with exotic percussion, vintage synth-pads and saxophone.
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PASS ON THE CROWN
FROM THE EP “ATOMHART”
MUSIC: HUNSTAD
Lyrics: Rødseth/Hunstad
Recorded January 2019 at Brageveien Studios
Mix: Øyvind Gundersen
Mastering: George Tanderø
RELEASED: May 2019
COVER DESIGN: Darri Thorsteinsson
Sometimes its in your best interest to not follow the path that has been expected of you.
Modest living with a fire in you heart will keep you free.
New Wave riffage and a lush chorus.
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Get the first EP in glorious vinyl
If streaming isn´t enough for you, get one of the 1000 limited prints of vinyl of our first release from Norwegian record stores.
Get it locally at Big Dipper or at Platesjappa.