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Gåte (Norwegian for riddle or mystery) is 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. After the success with this concert, they announced they would tour festivals in Norway summer 2010.
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. After the success with this concert, they announced they would tour festivals in Norway summer 2010.
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Lakaell wrote:
The more I listen to them, the more I love them! And Gunnhild's voice is bewitching!
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Sven_PL wrote:
Vad ett bra band!
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brunasemler wrote:
Gåte ♥
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Nikimar wrote:
<3
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ledNar wrote:
<3
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iSui wrote:
Sjåaren ♥
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nefolk wrote:
What a rediscovery!
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adrisha wrote:
Sjå attende <3
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g0rike wrote:
Gäte come back
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OrangeDromz wrote:
<3
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miotailtmilidh wrote:
AWESOME! Loving these a lot!
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Petula07 wrote:
Great band! Vocals sound like something between Valravn and Värttinä :)
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CzysteZlo wrote:
"Sjaa Attende" gjør meg drive bort. ♥
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ReDmOoNgIrL89 wrote:
Never thought, that this music would catch me!
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sir_ks wrote:
That's some great stuff. So sad they split up.
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methel wrote:
this band broke my heart.
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IceSpoon wrote:
Margit Hjukse, once my norwegian teacher played that in class, as a way to...don't know, read the poem and not get freaking bored? It was interesting, must say.
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cookiemonster_ wrote:
gåtegåtegåte (:
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metempsykhosis wrote:
Last night... My god, I'm speechless! I feel so lucky to have seen them love, since I missed them when they were active. I loved how it rained, it really helped set the mood.
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dawn_debris wrote:
Beste groupe i verden!
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ghost-opera123 and DeMonisch added Gåte to their libraries. Monday evening
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dnaturee1 tagged Gåte with ‘folk rock’. Monday morning
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NkturnaSetheria and XenieB added Gåte to their libraries. Sunday evening
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siarzhook tagged Gåte with rock and folk. Saturday evening
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atpunk, doom777, Woooonka and 7 other people added Gåte to their libraries. Friday morning
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KrissQuarme wrote about Gåte – Iselilja in Cd'ar. 13 days ago
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DarkLordBaudish tagged Gåte with metal, folk and rock. last month
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