My little country
A small place where a handful of peace thrown out
among the plains and the sea
My little country,
where high mountains are planted between the houses
and people and words. Where silence and dreams grow.
As an echo in the barren soil.
My little country,
where the sea gently stroking the back,
as caresses from coast to coast.
My little country,
where the stars glides by and become a landscape
when it gets light, while the night stands pale and silent.
Title: "Mitt lille land" Geir covers Ole Paus
Post by: Geir on August 02, 2011, 01:23:00 PM
Post by: Geir on August 02, 2011, 01:23:00 PM
This little song called "My little land" has become kind of a second national anthem this last few weeks. It seems to capture some of the feelings that the people have had after the tragic events July 22.
This is a folky version of the song, one guitar and vocal recorded first. Then I added a second guitar, a ukulele, a 12-string, bass and djembe.
________edit, roughly translated lyrics added :________
Title: Re: "Mitt lille land" Geir covers Ole Paus
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 02, 2011, 03:58:37 PM
Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 02, 2011, 03:58:37 PM
magical
Title: Re: "Mitt lille land" Geir covers Ole Paus
Post by: OsCKilO on August 03, 2011, 06:00:01 AM
Post by: OsCKilO on August 03, 2011, 06:00:01 AM
Superb mr G!!
A song by a musical giant in his little land !
Sublime!
A song by a musical giant in his little land !
Sublime!
Title: Re: "Mitt lille land" Geir covers Ole Paus
Post by: Tony W on August 03, 2011, 08:28:39 AM
Post by: Tony W on August 03, 2011, 08:28:39 AM
I didn't understand a single word, but loved every second of it. Beautiful song you big softie Viking Warlord!
Title: Re: "Mitt lille land" Geir covers Ole Paus
Post by: cuthbert on August 03, 2011, 08:39:43 AM
Post by: cuthbert on August 03, 2011, 08:39:43 AM
I don't know any Norwegian myself, but I can sense the optimism and sincerity in this song. Love the zingy arrangement and earnest delivery - nicely done, Geir.
Title: Re: "Mitt lille land" Geir covers Ole Paus
Post by: Geir on August 05, 2011, 03:53:21 AM
Post by: Geir on August 05, 2011, 03:53:21 AM
Thanks guys.
Translated lyrics added in the original post
Translated lyrics added in the original post
Title: Re: "Mitt lille land" Geir covers Ole Paus
Post by: Facemask93 on August 07, 2011, 05:17:24 PM
Post by: Facemask93 on August 07, 2011, 05:17:24 PM
Love it , i like you singing in your native tongue , so confident , so out there , so excellent
Rob
Rob
Title: R.I.P. Ole Paus. Re: "Mitt lille land" Geir covers Ole Paus
Post by: Geir on December 13, 2023, 10:43:16 AM
Post by: Geir on December 13, 2023, 10:43:16 AM
Got the sad news that Ole Paus passed away yesterday.
He was a great songwriter with strong opinions and a distinct voice. I've been lucky enough to have seen him several times. He not only was a great songwriter but also a great storyteller. And he had a great sense of humour.
R.I.P. Ole.
He was a great songwriter with strong opinions and a distinct voice. I've been lucky enough to have seen him several times. He not only was a great songwriter but also a great storyteller. And he had a great sense of humour.
R.I.P. Ole.
Title: Re: "Mitt lille land" Geir covers Ole Paus
Post by: Zoltan on December 15, 2023, 04:38:04 AM
Post by: Zoltan on December 15, 2023, 04:38:04 AM
Sorry to tell you, but i think this guy is not the real Norwegian Viking we though he was!
Some of that singing sounds like swedish to me...
:D
Great song and lyrics. I'm not sure if i prefer your vocals in english, or in your weird nordic sort of language, but regardless of the language your voice is great. R.I.P Ole Paus.
Some of that singing sounds like swedish to me...
:D
Great song and lyrics. I'm not sure if i prefer your vocals in english, or in your weird nordic sort of language, but regardless of the language your voice is great. R.I.P Ole Paus.