Latest German reviews
"It is sensitive and full of atmosphere; she has a great feeling for melodies and lyrics - this is lesson with focus on the most important elements in pop music."
" This is an elegant singer-songwriter album, with some elements from americana, but with its own unique sound and a chamber music approach. (...) It becomes clear that this is a consequent and confident development in the right direction." Ullrich Maurer
"Audio Philer Tipp" and cover girl in Ars Music! Das Magazin
"Seeking real grounding and truth."
Concert reviews
Together with Pål Hausen (drums, perc., backing vocals), Ivar Grydeland (guitars, banjo), Jo Berger Myhre (bass, barytone guitar, pedals and acoustic guitar) and Ørjan Godø (sound engineer) I had a wonderful tour in Germany just before the Easter holidays.
Here are the reviews from Marburg, Kassel and Schwäbisch Hall:
Great GROUNDING reviews!
JAZZTHING - april/mai 2012:
"Tytingvåg's songs are turning Grounding into a highly enjoyable affair. She's proving equally adept at writing sentimental country pieces like "All That Is Not Free" and vivd pop songs like "Impatience".
Rolf Thomas
OKERWELLE - CD of the week:
"With her singularly expressive voice, Randi is singing about the advent and decay of love, hopes worth fighting for and her own impatience. Her music is a unique blend of lightness, grounding and melancholia – and she never shies away from addressing serious topics underneath the surface."
FOLKMAGAZIN 2/2012:
"Her love for jazz and chansons and nordischer pop music is revelead through her songs. With her expressive voice she sings passionately about hope, love and impatience. (...) She has made a huge step forward with this cd."
JAZZPODIUM 4/2012:
"… there's more bite here, she's taking more musical risks …
… a virtuoso and expressive vocal delivery."
Jörg Konrad
JAZZEITUNG 2/2012:
"Disarmingly catchy melodies with a twist are Tytingvåg's speciality."
Antje Rößler
Nordische-Musik.de:
"Using guitar, lap-steep and banjo, Ivar Grydeland is errecting blissfully convoluted acoustic landscapes on top of Pål Hausken (dr, perc) and Jo Berger Myhre's (b) hypnotic rhythms. These are the only instruments on the album and they're all you need: Randi Tytingvåg has decided to firmly ground herself on this occasion."
JAZZTHETIK 3/2012:
"Never change a winning formula? Randi Tytingvåg disagrees. Heralding a surprising stylistic turn, her new album Grounding, slated for release at the end of April, is bound to cause some astonishment: Almost entirely shedding the instrumentation of piano, accordion, cello and brass responsible for the playful sound of her last two CDs, the chanson'esque traits of the music have all but disappeared and made way for a guitar-driven singer-songwriter-approach, in which only the occasional banjo line provides exotic instrumental colour. It's almost as though the Norwegian were trying to prove that her songs can do without any unnecessary embellishments. And indeed they can.
Those wishing to experience her new approach ahead of the CD release can catch her live at the end of March, when Randi Tytingväg will be visiting Germany with her new band."
Guido Diesing
MELODIE & RHYTHMUS:
"The down to earth, melancholic, deeply grounded sound fits perfectly into the Scandinavian music branding."
Antje Rößler
JAZZNYTT 2/2012:
"It is great from start to ending. Melodic, simple, modern og with wonderful lyrics. The singer has a strong voice with so many sides to it that she is able to make each song a new story."
Jan Granlie
HAMAR ARBEIDERBLAD:
"The result is melodic, enrapturing and mindful."
Jazz i Norge.no:
Cd of the week: "Randi Tytingvåg points out a new direction with her new album GROUNDING and the quality is better than ever." Øistein Lorange Meyer
AFTENPOSTEN:
“Very welcome changes. Thank God she isn’t married to jazz." Svein Andersen
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GUDBRANDSDØLEN DAGNINGEN:
"With this new album Tytingvåg will reach out to an even broader audience." Halgrim Øistad
Side2:
“This might just be her big breakthrough.
She is uniquely her own." Tor Hammerø
ADRESSEAVISA:
“Randi Tytingvåg confirms her position as one of the most interesting singer/songwriters in Norway." Trygve Lundemo
ØSTLENDINGEN:
"She has composed all the music and lyrics herself and her personal way of singing gets the message across with honest and seductive qualities." Geir Hovensjø
DAGENS NÆRINGSLIV:
"You can hear that she is a trained jazz singer, but without the need to prove it. She is floating with the music, freely and with a great presence.” Per A. Risnes Jr.
STAVANGER AFTENBLAD:
“Tytingvåg deliberately borrows from different genres and her voice is the force in the music.
“Impatience” screams a big radio hit.” Geir Flatøe
DAGSAVISEN:
"Tytingvåg´s proud jubilee." Roald Helgheim
VÅRT LAND:
"The characteristic beats and guitar sounds elegantly accompany Tytingvåg´s great melodic lines and her fragile, yet strong voice." Olav Solvang
New cd: GROUNDING
My fourth solo album will soon be out!
Relase date in Norway: 02.03 2012
International release: 27.04 2012
GROUNDING TOUR :
08.03 2012 Oslo, Nasjonal Jazzscene Victoria
22.03 2012 Stavanger, Teaterhallen/Rogaland Teater
23.03 2012 Oldenburg, Kulturetage "Voices"
29.03 2012 Halle/Saale, Objekt 5
30.03 2012 Kassel, Theaterstübchen "Jazzfrühling Kassel"
31.03 2012 Marburg, KFZ (55° Nord)
01.04 2012 Schwäb. Hall, Hospitalkirche "Int. JazzArt Festival"
Prins Eugens kulturpris
On the 24th of January 2012 I go to Stockholm to receive the award Prins Eugens kulturpris. I am very excited and honoured! Alf Terje Hana (guitar, electronics) is coming with me and we will do a short concert after receiving the award.
For more info:
Concert with Jan Ingvar Toft, 22nd of January
Jan Ingvar Toft is in my opinion the best vocalist and storyteller in Norway - he is my absolute favourite! His presence and honesty makes a deep impact. I got to know him in 2006/07 when we worked together in Skyfri himmel at Rogaland Theatre.
I will make a guest appearance at his concert in Stavanger Concert House on the 22nd of January. I am really looking forward to it!
Stavanger Concert House 22nd of January, 1PM.
Christmas Concerts 2011
A brilliant trio: Randi Tytingvåg, Hanne Sørvaag, Britt-Synnøve Johansen
09.12: Hjelmeland kirke, Hjelmeland
15.12: Festiviteten, Haugesund
18.12: Stavanger konserthus, Stavanger (two concerts: 5.30 PM and 8 PM)
Randi Tytingvåg, Hanne Sørvaag, Britt-Synnøve Johansen: vocals
Gjertrud Økland: violin
Knut Aabø: piano
John Lilja: double bass, vocals
Pål Hausken: drums, percussion, glockenspiel
Rogaland Theatre
MOR: Eg konne vel tenkt meg å gå heile Den kinesiske mur
I am now working at Rogaland Theatre in the new play "MOR: Eg konne vel tenkt meg å gå heile Den kinesiske mur" by author Rønnaug Kleiva. The play is also starring the great actress Sally Nilsson. She is the mother and I am the daughter. A story that hopefully will touch and challenge our audience. The story is based on compositions from my two albums Let Go and RED. But it also includes a few completely new tracks. I have worked closely with Rønnaug Kleiva and translated the English lyrics into Norwegian.
For more information:
www.rogaland-teater.no/newsread/news.asp
Great review at NRK Rogaland: