lørdag 11. juli 2015

Band rehearsal @ the Mountain...7.5.2015

A new day has come.
We found a way to gather the great forces.
Photo: Someone is working hard...
Adam and his computer having a small discussion.
Input and output working towards recording.

Photo: Hello shiny teeth...
We like to see big bright smiles.
Come together and celebrate the good mood.

Photo: The blind man and his charming "woman".
Close your eyes and let the world pass.
Enjoy the miracle of music.

Photo: "When the baby cries - keep on singing your lullaby".
Trying hard to focus while I am playing the piano and singing my lullaby.
Photo: One of many funny moments...
What is life and rehearsal without a joke.
Friendships and good times @ the Mountain.

torsdag 9. juli 2015

Band rehearsal @ The Mountain... 1.5.2015

Let's come together! 
Photo: Can you find the beat?
The musicians just want to have some fun. 
Photo: The bass-man @ the door.
An opportunity to create the sound of Vimarida.
Photo: Are you ready to chase "Raindrops"?
The best way to recover from everything that is too normal and always just on time.
Photo: Microfon-selfie...
We invite ourselves to the best party ever.
The party which creates memorable and neverending stories. 
Come on - Let's play ;)

onsdag 8. juli 2015

Live interview at NRK P1 Hedmark and Oppland... 29 April 2015

Photo: On the road again...
We are on our way...
Taking a small trip to Elverum. 
Adam and Marita.
We are singing along to the silence of morning. 
Who wrote that lovely melodi; the sound of a new bright day? 
Hello little birdie - you made my day! 
Photo: The blue sign in Prestegårdsveien @ Elverum.
Finally we are there. 
The blue sign is telling us so! 
We found it in Prestegårdsveien @ Elverum. 
We were short on time - as normal!
But we made it - as always! 
Photo: Adam and his fast-walk towards NRK P1 @ Elverum.
Let's run! 
Maybe we will reach the interview?
And...
Maybe we might get a cup of coffee?
Photo: Finally we are ready to go on the air.
Oh yes, we made it!
We are ready to go on the air. 
We shall talk.
 We shall drink our warm cup of "morning spirit". 
Photo: Almays a pleasure...
Thank you for a pleasant interview. Let's halfly quote a big man: "We'll be back!"
Photo: Thank you NRK P1, Hedmark and Oppland.
Why kill the small ones - when they are the ones who believe?
They are the ones who believe in us! 
They are the ones who give local musicians an opportunity to stand tall.
Keep on fighting NRK P1, Hedmark and Oppland.
Keep on surviving todays question about money.

torsdag 4. juni 2015

News about Vimarida in Østlendingen... 28 April 2015

"About coming home" 
Photo: Vimarida in Østlendingen 28.4.2015 - "About coming home"
We have bright smiles - like candles in the dark.
Now the time has arrived - 2 days left and our "newborn" will be released. 
"Home" has been in our hands for so long. 
Our "baby" is ready to fly (and I think we also might cry).
Hopefully it will fly on the wings of love (and we shall shed a tear because we made it this far).
Thank you Anne Grete Berget and Østlendingen - for the time, energy and belief.
Thanks for all the words you have written and all the pictures you have shared .
We are highly grateful.

mandag 27. april 2015

A concert performed by two...17.4.2015

WE CARE! 
THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS
We were asked to play at an event held in our local community. 
-STOR-ELVDAL MUNICIPALITY-
The local community asked us to stand up against drugs.
They asked us to make a statement and say: "No!"
Vimarida was asked to participate with a couple of songs. 
Photo: Poster for the event.
Friday and a short notice makes it hard to gather the whole band. 
One band and five people - this is what makes it challenging. 
We managed to gather two; the old married couple! 
The ones who have the longest ear and the closest house. 
We performed two of our songs; Autumn Leaves and Dream Catcher. 
Adam performed music on his guitar and Marita laid her voice on the top. 
The situation gave a rather weird feeling...
Almost like returning back to the beginning. 
There were not a nerve wrecking feeling - as it may be at some concerts. 
It was more like coming home. 
Photo: Local youngsters playing - "Avenged Day"
Photo: "Russ 2015" have great influence. 
They can save lives, by making their statement.
We now wish to thank small and big "butterflies" in our community.
Thanks to you people, this important arrangement has planted a small seed.
Now this seed might continue to grow.
We are proud to represent our music at meaningful arrangements. 
We are proud to make a statement against drugs.
Photo: Time to make your statement... "Stand up and say, NO!"

onsdag 15. april 2015

Cover perfect...30.3.2015

The last day with preparations...
Lars, Adam and Alexander has worked hard to complete the album-cover. 

Photo: Lars in his working chair.
Adam is managing the communication between all participants. 
Lars has worn out his designer t-shirt. 
The perfect coverdesign is now complete. 
Alexander and his clever hands has taken some beautiful pictures. 
Melted together with tons of personal touch, he has created a piece of art. 

What have we done, to deserve all theese craftsmen? 
What makes us able to cooperate with a bunch of amazing people?

Sometimes life is a tasty chocolate.
You just can't seem to get enough. 
The best thing about it is...
Life is actually a box of chocolate...
When you believe in your dreams!

torsdag 2. april 2015

Saturday Night coverdesign... 28.3.2015

You know the easter-feeling? 
The one when you are waiting for some lazy days! 
The one where there is a chance to get a visit from Mr. Easter Bunny?
This is a time filled with expectations and excitement. 
Quite similar to the feeling we have now, when we are about to release our first album.

One month from now we are ready to release  "Home". 
Luckily we have great abilities within the band.
We try - as far as possible - to manage all the preparations within the band. 

Photo: Lars and his assistants.

Lars has worked all day with our album cover. 
Together with his computer, and assistants, he has composed a fine piece of art.
A fantastic front and back page. 
When you buy our cd, you will not only get our music, but also a turkey and a wasp. 

Photo: There is one little wasp...

Both drawings and letters belongs to a slovakian artist, named Luka Brase. 
You can check out his art on facebook: Luka Brase artist
Maybe, if we are lucky, he might reveal his art in Norway this summer. 
We hope to see his friendly face again.
We hope that you will get to see his art.