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Gåte (Norwegian for riddle) was a band from Trøndelag, Norway playing Norwegian folk and folk inspired music, bred with heavy rock and electronica, sometimes called progressive folk-rock.
While some songs are original, many come from traditional Norwegian folk songs. Some songs are based on the poems of the Norwegian poet Astrid Krogh Halse. These include “Følgje” (“Companion”) and “Stengd dør (“Closed Door”). The music consists of guitaring, violins, synthesized keyboarding, drumming, and the distinctive voice of Gunnhild Sundli.
On September 6th, 2005, the band announced that they would “take a break” to pursue other stuff, mostly because of Gunnhild’s desire to do something else. This came as a surprise to many, as the band has been a success both in Norway and abroad, especially in Germany. However, they released a new album in 2006, Liva, a live recording from Rockefeller, Oslo.
Gåte returned for a one-time performance during the culture festival UKA in Trondheim, on October 24, 2009. No new songs were performed, and they do not plan to play anymore shows after this.
While some songs are original, many come from traditional Norwegian folk songs. Some songs are based on the poems of the Norwegian poet Astrid Krogh Halse. These include “Følgje” (“Companion”) and “Stengd dør (“Closed Door”). The music consists of guitaring, violins, synthesized keyboarding, drumming, and the distinctive voice of Gunnhild Sundli.
On September 6th, 2005, the band announced that they would “take a break” to pursue other stuff, mostly because of Gunnhild’s desire to do something else. This came as a surprise to many, as the band has been a success both in Norway and abroad, especially in Germany. However, they released a new album in 2006, Liva, a live recording from Rockefeller, Oslo.
Gåte returned for a one-time performance during the culture festival UKA in Trondheim, on October 24, 2009. No new songs were performed, and they do not plan to play anymore shows after this.
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Iselilja
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Jygri
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Statt opp (Maggeduliadei)
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Liva
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indietrash wrote:
they're playing new shows next summer...
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lijmpatron wrote:
Take the album "Liva", it's cracking good!
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placidian wrote:
So powerful and mysterious!
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dagnydagny1987 wrote:
Gåte reunited once when fans asked for it, so maybe they'll do it again. I hope everyone who has a facebook profile will join "Gåte, Reunited for a World Tour". If the link below doesn't work, just search for that phrase on facebook, and you should be able to find it. http://www.facebook.com/photo_search.php?oid=164917131925&view=user#/group.php?gid=164917131925&v=wall
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Nevnarion wrote:
Really looking forward to the reunion gig tonight :D
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Yerdek wrote:
Beautiful music. One of my greatest discovery last time...
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Mjesacny wrote:
great new discovery, it was a few years on my harddisk unnoticed..
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Kristiansn wrote:
It's a reunion gig. :-) They are just doing one concert, but it is still amazing news!
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iSui wrote:
I thought they broke up? Why's there a show in october?oO
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wglmb wrote:
Yay, I've just seen that the website is back up! So exciting!
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wacky-wasp wrote:
быстрей бы уж норвежский выучить...
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Cosmasia wrote:
Aw a new album would be great. If they plan on doing lives in Denmark I'll so be there.
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1234Klinta5678 wrote:
Beautiful...
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MarsWithin wrote:
Just beautiful!
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xgeorgx wrote:
so nice!
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Speilbilde wrote:
Yay! Am seeing them live in October! :D
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celticyodels wrote:
They are reuniting for a festival gig in October 2009. I'm hoping they'll release an album and a tour worldwide.
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JJM1 wrote:
I remember with each individual release from this band I was always left completely blown away, but after the awesomeness of Iselilja wore off I just kinda forgot about the band and barely ever listened to them. Here I am now spinning the discs again thinking, "Damn this is awesome." I should listen to them more. I went through hell to get my hands on these albums afterall.
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Violetdusk wrote:
Moxxy try Iselilja first, but then get Jygri too, great band. I wish I saw them live...:/
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Candlelight89 tagged Gåte with scandinavian, nordic, folk rock and 2 other tags. Saturday evening
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Bergsvendsen wrote about Gåte in Artists I've seen live. Tuesday afternoon
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zhuyaoyangzhou tagged Gåte with ‘folk-metal’. 17 days ago
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zhuyaoyangzhou and Telleren added Gåte to their libraries. 17 days ago
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lurk added Gåte to the lineup of Vinjerock at Eidsbugarden. 18 days ago
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