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Those of you that have heard of Friska Viljor before probably know the story of how Daniel Johansson and Joakim Sveningsson started the band after both their relationships had gone down the drain. Those of you who haven’t heard of the band still know this particular kind of story far too well. Heartache has always been one of the prime catalysts for artistic work, and every artist sees their own suffering as something unique, and their thoughts and work about it as something the whole world should share, says Daniel.
After four years using music as a cheap therapist both Daniel and Joakim had come to the point in their lives when it is time for a fresh start. This clearly shows on the band’s third album ”For New Beginnings.”
The lyrics no longer consists solely of broken hearts. Instead there’s stories of happiness, sorrow and hope. You’ll get some soul searching in “If I Die Now,” a bit of nostalgia in the childhood portray “Manwhore”, and some apathy in “Hibiskus Park”.
There’s also some changes in the music. You still get the drastic leaps between genres and the bands typical instrumentation with everything from mandolin, ukulele and glockenspiel to accordion, clarinet and saw. But you can clearly sense a new direction, away from euphoric choruses towards depth and seriousness.
After four years using music as a cheap therapist both Daniel and Joakim had come to the point in their lives when it is time for a fresh start. This clearly shows on the band’s third album ”For New Beginnings.”
The lyrics no longer consists solely of broken hearts. Instead there’s stories of happiness, sorrow and hope. You’ll get some soul searching in “If I Die Now,” a bit of nostalgia in the childhood portray “Manwhore”, and some apathy in “Hibiskus Park”.
There’s also some changes in the music. You still get the drastic leaps between genres and the bands typical instrumentation with everything from mandolin, ukulele and glockenspiel to accordion, clarinet and saw. But you can clearly sense a new direction, away from euphoric choruses towards depth and seriousness.
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astronome wrote:
Linkėjimai iš Lietuvos!
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Viivchen wrote:
also ja und eure musik natürlich! :D :)
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Viivchen wrote:
ICH LIEBE EUCH!
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svbayer_linchen wrote:
sehr geil gestern in düsseldorf! lohnt sich immer wieder live :)
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smuuud wrote:
Cooles Konzert gestern in Würzburg ; - )
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Hrafn254 wrote:
Couple songs from the Vienna gig... you guys were awesome!
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diekleinemei wrote:
the show last night in vienna just might have been the best concert ive been to so far! incredible!
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leonarbe wrote:
I love passionseeker.
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old-man-jenkins wrote:
can't get 'You Meant Nothing' outta my head.
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JambalayaJamba wrote:
Best best best band ever! My therapy, my inspiration! <3
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Tullece wrote:
My Thing is the best song of The beginning...
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Criznittle wrote:
Friska Viljor "Passionseeker" is featured on Indie/Rock Playlist: August (2011) http://theindierockplaylist.com
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becks_at_tunespoon wrote:
saw them last week at debaser slussen playing for free - thx for that great evening!
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Criznittle wrote:
Friska Viljor "My Thing" is featured on Indie/Rock Playlist: July (2011) http://theindierockplaylist.com
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Mokorus wrote:
~ looking lyrics
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MrsDreamalot wrote:
<3
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Nicolaster wrote:
yeah! sie kommen in meine stadt, ich kanns nciht glauben und will nicht mehr warten.
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Kirwel wrote:
Friska auf Rheinkultur so geil....
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kah-nayt wrote:
And a perfect live band. Could see them every night.
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kah-nayt wrote:
Everything ♥
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New Friska-show added the 27th of November
28 Sep 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/friskaviljor
We..re coming to Knust, Hamburg the 27th of November.
Come join the party!
/d & j
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