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'''D'Sound''' (stylized as '''d'sound''') is a Norwegian pop/jazz band based in [[Oslo]], [[Norway]]. The band was formed in 1993 with a line-up composed of lead vocalist [[Simone Eriksrud]], bassist Jonny Sjo and drummer [[Kim Ofstad]] |
'''D'Sound''' (stylized as '''d'sound''') is a Norwegian pop/jazz band based in [[Oslo]], [[Norway]]. The band was formed in 1993 with a line-up composed of lead vocalist [[Simone Eriksrud]], bassist Jonny Sjo and drummer [[Kim Ofstad]] all the way until 2018 when she was succeeded by Mirjam Omdal another female singer and they continued making songs to the present day. |
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==Band history== |
==Band history== |
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Revision as of 03:57, 9 May 2019
d'sound | |
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| Origin | Oslo, Norway |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Members | Jonny Sjo Kim Ofstad Mirjam Omdal |
| Past members | Simone Eriksrud |
| Website | Official website |
D'Sound (stylized as d'sound) is a Norwegian pop/jazz band based in Oslo, Norway. The band was formed in 1993 with a line-up composed of lead vocalist Simone Eriksrud, bassist Jonny Sjo and drummer Kim Ofstad all the way until 2018 when she was succeeded by Mirjam Omdal another female singer and they continued making songs to the present day.
Band history
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Drummer Kim Ofstad (born 25 November 1969) and bassist Jonny Sjo (born 7 April 1969) met while both attending Berklee College of Music. D'Sound was formed back in 1993 in Oslo with vocalist Simone Eriksrud (nee Larsen; born 21 August 1970) at a coincident rehearsal-meeting. Their debut album, Spice of Life, was released in 1997, followed by the successful single "Real Name", and was nominated for two "Spellemannpriser", the Norwegian equivalent of the Brits (United Kingdom) and the Grammys (United States). D'Sound's blend of jazz and pop with funky elements was well received, and they also gained recognition as a live act. Their second album, Beauty Is a Blessing, was released in 1998 and won the "Spellemannpris" for Best Norwegian Pop Group. It received platinum certification in Norway; however, the album was never released internationally. The second single, "Down on the Street" (originally a hit for British jazz-funk band Shakatak[2]) also entered the UK club chart.[3] The single "Tattooed on My Mind" was released and received with favorable reception in Southeast Asia.
In 2000, the band resumed working together on their next album in Jonny Sjo's home studio. After a long period of writing material, Talkin' Talk was recorded. For the first time, the band also produced the album, along with their long-time keyboardist Stein Austrud. In the production of their third album, D'Sound was heavily influenced by modern rhythm and blues American artists such as Angie Stone, D'Angelo, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu. The album Talkin' Talk was mixed in Virginia Beach, United States by Serban Ghenea, whose credits include work for Janet Jackson and Prince. For the subsequent tour, D'Sound joined with numerous national and international musicians and toured Norway with the songs from their three albums. Several international musicians like DJ Kemit from American hip-hop group Arrested Development also joined the band in touring.[4][5]
In 2003, the group released Doublehearted, which featured the hit single "Do I Need a Reason". In 2004, their first greatest hits album was released, entitled Smooth Escapes - The Very Best of D'Sound. The album was followed by the release of their fifth studio album My Today, the following year. The band took a break after the release of their fourth album. Kim Ofstad left D'Sound in 2010, paring the band down to a duo of Eriksrud and Sjo, but returned in 2013.[5][6]
In June 2018 Simone Eriksrud announced her departure from D'Sound and was replaced by Mirjam Omdal.[7][8]
In March 2019 D’Sound participated in the Norwegian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 (the Melodi Grand Prix), with their new song “Mr. Unicorn” and failed to qualify to the last round.[9]
Line-up
Current members
- Jonny Sjo - Bass, occasional guitar (1993–present)
- Kim Ofstad - Drums, percussion (1993–2010, 2013–present)
- Mirjam Omdal - Vocals (2018–present)
Former members
- Simone Eriksrud - Vocals, piano, guitar (1993–2018)
Discography
Albums
Studio albums
| Year | Album details |
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| 1997 | Spice of Life |
| 1998 | Beauty Is a Blessing
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| 2001 | Talkin' Talk
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| 2003 | Doublehearted
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| 2005 | My Today
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| 2010 | Starts and Ends
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| 2014 | Signs
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Compilation albums
| Year | Album details |
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| 2004 | Smooth Escapes - The Very Best of D'Sound
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Live albums
| Year | Album details |
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| 2001 | D'Sound - Live at Rockefeller Music Hall 2001
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Singles
- "Lykkelig" featuring Armi Millare of UDD (2018)
- "Mr. Unicorn" (2019)
References
- ^ https://books.google.com/books?id=Eg8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA24
- ^ "Shakatak Down on the Street Review". Retrieved 2013-10-20.
- ^ "Shakatak Down on the Street Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2013-10-20.
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snlwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Tilbake etter bittert brudd - VG". vg.no (in Norwegian). 8 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
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vg.no 2018-06-04was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "D'Sound ute av Melodi Grand Prix - KEiiNO vant den norske finalen". h-a.no (in Norwegian). 2 March 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
External links
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