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Bryne, Rogaland, Norway (2000 – present)
Kaizers Orchestra is a Norwegian alternative rock group. Owing to their energetic live concerts and critically praised recordings, they are among the most popular and acclaimed musical acts in their homeland, and have also gained international renown; they are among the first Norwegian artists (outside the genre of black metal) to gain international recognition and popularity while singing in their native language.
Their work spans a multitude of genres, from ompa rock and gypsy punk to surf rock and rnb. Their lyrics, composed primarily by frontman Janove Ottesen with second guitarist Geir Zahl as the secondary contributor - concerning subject matter such as organized crime, war, underground resistance organizations and mental institutions - are often interconnected stories told through song. A distinctive symbol of Kaizers Orchestra is the gas mask worn by organist Helge Risa during performances.
The band was founded by Janove Ottesen and Geir Zahl, two childhood friends from the small town of Bryne, Rogaland, Norway. The two had earlier played in several bands together, including Blod, snått & juling, and gnom. The musical and lyrical style of Kaizers Orchestra was in part conceptualized during the active period of latter group. Despite the release of a studio album, Mys, any recognition eluded gnom. However, one song written during gnom’s active period, called “Hemmelig Beskjed”, featuring a musical style the group themselves labeled “ompa” music, which elicited significant response from live audiences.
The band was founded by Janove Ottesen and Geir Zahl, two childhood friends from the small town of Bryne, Rogaland, Norway. The two had earlier played in several bands together, including Blod, snått & juling, and gnom. The musical and lyrical style of Kaizers Orchestra was in part conceptualized during the active period of latter group. Despite the release of a studio album, Mys, any recognition eluded gnom. However, one song written during gnom’s active period, called “Hemmelig Beskjed”, featuring a musical style the group themselves labeled “ompa” music, which elicited significant response from live audiences.
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Ompa til du dør
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Maestro
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Violeta Violeta Volume I
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Hjerteknuser
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smee85 wrote:
www.last.fm/music/Kaizers+Orchestra/+images/68918576
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StupidCupcake wrote:
Resistansen. ♥
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Raidanzoup wrote:
TEAM KILLMASTER [2] Moving on.
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BeMyHihat wrote:
Come on - there was blatant racism and he actually had the guts to something about it. If anything, he should be applauded. Thumbs up, Terje!
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afterlaugh wrote:
Åh, gi dere da. TEAM KILLMASTER
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TheHeebieJeebie wrote:
The act of one man and not of the band. Get a grip
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Russians wrote:
Gårsdagens opptreden var patetisk og uprofesjonell, sånt gjør en ikke. Skjerpings! [2]
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marsvin883 wrote:
Gårsdagens opptreden var patetisk og uprofesjonell, sånt gjør en ikke. Skjerpings!
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gholiveira wrote:
Bris <3
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allmyfaults wrote:
I think maestro would be the best one to start with. at least: THEY'RE ALL GREAT!!! :D
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nordic_girl wrote:
They are baddddassssss.. From Canada.
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Soalp wrote:
To start to listen them, Which is the best album?? I have listened "Hjerteknuser", and I loved it Please, give me recommendations Greetings :)
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StupidCupcake wrote:
Bøn Fra Helvete. ♥
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kitzz wrote:
I think I'll buy it in Vienna at that FM4 Geburtstagsfest. :)
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ennablackcat wrote:
Yeah, only about 3 weeks left until I get Violeta, Violeta Vol. II :). Waiting for it is so annoying...
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tamtamdam wrote:
come cooome come to Serbia (not Siberia) ! kom kom kom til Serbia!
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hurryhome wrote:
accidentally bought a FRI Aldersgrense ticket for March 2 Oslo Sentrum Scene. Anyone want it? Face value 420 NOK -Fasticket
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pukwudgie wrote:
they need to come to America so I can see them ; ^;
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Raidanzoup wrote:
boohoo, people having opinions. what a no-no!
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StupidCupcake wrote:
Evig Pint <3
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Hjerteknuser (Official HD 1080p)
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Maskineri (Live)
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Kaizers 115. Drøm.avi
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Med en gang eg når bånn
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Feb
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Kaizers Orchestra
Folken, Stavanger, Norway
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Kaizers Orchestra
Folken, Stavanger, Norway
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- Feb 11 Kaizers Orchestra Barents Spektakel, Fjellhallen, Kirkenes, Norway
News
Volum II topper VG-lista!
18 Nov 2011 | from www.kaizers.no/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage
(Foto: Paal Audestad. Denne gjengen tenker Volum!)
Volum II entrer VG lista som det mestselgende albumet i
Norge denne uken!
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14 Oct 2011 | from www.kaizers.no/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage
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