Artist: Solveig Song: My Heart So Dearly Ponders CD: Christmas Peace Genre: ac Label:Independent Homepage
THE REVIEW by CAROL SWANSON:
That angelic face! On the cover of Christmas Peace, Solveig (Solveig Leithaug) smiles with innocence and beauty, radiating calm and grace. She embodies Christmas Peace, both visually and musically.
Her voice is an amazing gift. This Norwegian singer is a Dove Award-winning Christian artist who has one of the purest, cleanest voices I have ever heard. No vibrato; Solveig's vocal instrument is all silken gold. So beautiful! And that is the reason why her Christmas Peace is an outstanding holiday release.
This is a low-key affair; if you are looking for high-powered holiday hijinx, look elsewhere. The offering opens with a lovely Norwegian song, Wondrous Invisible Pilgrimage. The album blends familiar carols with Norwegian gems, and the mix is comfortable and uplifting.
Solveig's jazzy treatment of Silent Night, complete with bongos, is sung in German, Norwegian, and English; this is my favorite track. I especially enjoyed Solveig's freestyle bars in the second half. Sweet! Her Tell Me the Story of Jesus has a country vibe, and the syncopated I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day is a kick.
Christmas Peace closes with a warm and wonderful rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, complete with a cool clarinet solo. If the rest of my holiday listening is even half as good as Solveig's fine release, my Christmas will be merry indeed! Excellent!
--Carol Swanson (Reviewed in 2009 - http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsolveig.shtml)
Executive Producer: Jim Chaffee Produced by: Steve Hindalong The Little Big Orchestra arranged and conducted by Tom Howard
Arrangements by: Solveig All Vocals, All Acoustic Guitars & Gretch Electric Guitar (Silent Night): Solveig Ken Lewis: Drums & Percussion Chris Donohus: Electric Bass & Double Bass Steve Hindalong: Percussion, Chimes & Glockenspiel Phil Madeira: National Slide Guitar, Hammond B3 Organ & Accordion Paul Moak: Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel, Mando Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin & Vibes Marc Byrd: Ambient Guitar Sam Levine: Clarinet, Flutes & Recorder
For more than 20 years, Dove Award-winning recording artist Solveig Leithaug (Sol-vey Light-houg) Henderson has won audiences worldwide with her soothing voice, remarkable guitar playing and songwriting talents... An original member of the Oslo Gospel Choir, (with over one million sold CDs,) she's been a staple on the Scandinavian gospel scene and performed throughout Europe and the USA since her late teens. In 1984, at the tender age of 18, she was awarded as "Artist of the Year", by the music magazine "Treff", and at 20, Solveig received the Dove Award as "International Artist of the Year" by the Gospel Music Association in Nashville, TN. She was recently the recipient of the 2008 Angel Award, and the 2008 Angel Award for her music video featuring the CD's opening cut, "All the Way to Heaven", produced by Dan & Raven Rubottom with Epiphany Creative. Her first Christmas CD,(done as two releases in Norwegian and English) was produced by Steve Hindalong (Sixpense None the Richer, Jeremy Camp, The Choir, City on a Hill- Worship Series). The CD features a collection of 12 of today's most loved Christmas carols. Jim Chaffee with Chaffee Management Group is the Executive Producer and A & R for these productions...
From being a guest artist at official parliament functions, to doing worship services from prisons to jazz cafés, cathedrals and arenas, Solveig seeks to make music that brings peace, inspires and uplifts. An ordained minister since 1994, she has contributed commentary to Thomas Nelsons "Women of Destiny Bible". She was featured on Bill Gaither's Homecoming DVD "How Great Thou Art" taped at the Grand Ole Opry, and has performed on numerous Homecoming concerts since 2005, as well as lead worship for Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz' "Just Give Me Jesus". Solveig has released six solo projects in English, and seven in her native Norwegian, in addition to three bestselling. Besides her two "home lands"; Norway and the USA, she has performed in nations such as Albania, South Africa, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Holland, Monaco, Finland, Austria, The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. Solveig, an island girl at heart, grew up on Norway's west coast, Frekhaug, Norway. She serves as president for Heart Strings Int'l, a non profit ministry, formerly known as Soldiers for Jesus. Solveig counts it her greatest joy to be the mother of David Levi, Kari Julianna and John Markus. They make their home in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, CO.
Artist: Solveig Song: Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming CD: Christmas Peace Genre: christmas Label:Independent Homepage
THE REVIEW by CAROL SWANSON:
That angelic face! On the cover of Christmas Peace, Solveig (Solveig Leithaug) smiles with innocence and beauty, radiating calm and grace. She embodies Christmas Peace, both visually and musically.
Her voice is an amazing gift. This Norwegian singer is a Dove Award-winning Christian artist who has one of the purest, cleanest voices I have ever heard. No vibrato; Solveig's vocal instrument is all silken gold. So beautiful! And that is the reason why her Christmas Peace is an outstanding holiday release.
This is a low-key affair; if you are looking for high-powered holiday hijinx, look elsewhere. The offering opens with a lovely Norwegian song, Wondrous Invisible Pilgrimage. The album blends familiar carols with Norwegian gems, and the mix is comfortable and uplifting.
Solveig's jazzy treatment of Silent Night, complete with bongos, is sung in German, Norwegian, and English; this is my favorite track. I especially enjoyed Solveig's freestyle bars in the second half. Sweet! Her Tell Me the Story of Jesus has a country vibe, and the syncopated I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day is a kick.
Christmas Peace closes with a warm and wonderful rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, complete with a cool clarinet solo. If the rest of my holiday listening is even half as good as Solveig's fine release, my Christmas will be merry indeed! Excellent!
--Carol Swanson (Reviewed in 2009 - http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsolveig.shtml)
Executive Producer: Jim Chaffee Produced by: Steve Hindalong The Little Big Orchestra arranged and conducted by Tom Howard
Arrangements by: Solveig All Vocals, All Acoustic Guitars & Gretch Electric Guitar (Silent Night): Solveig Ken Lewis: Drums & Percussion Chris Donohus: Electric Bass & Double Bass Steve Hindalong: Percussion, Chimes & Glockenspiel Phil Madeira: National Slide Guitar, Hammond B3 Organ & Accordion Paul Moak: Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel, Mando Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin & Vibes Marc Byrd: Ambient Guitar Sam Levine: Clarinet, Flutes & Recorder
For more than 20 years, Dove Award-winning recording artist Solveig Leithaug (Sol-vey Light-houg) Henderson has won audiences worldwide with her soothing voice, remarkable guitar playing and songwriting talents... An original member of the Oslo Gospel Choir, (with over one million sold CDs,) she's been a staple on the Scandinavian gospel scene and performed throughout Europe and the USA since her late teens. In 1984, at the tender age of 18, she was awarded as "Artist of the Year", by the music magazine "Treff", and at 20, Solveig received the Dove Award as "International Artist of the Year" by the Gospel Music Association in Nashville, TN. She was recently the recipient of the 2008 Angel Award, and the 2008 Angel Award for her music video featuring the CD's opening cut, "All the Way to Heaven", produced by Dan & Raven Rubottom with Epiphany Creative. Her first Christmas CD,(done as two releases in Norwegian and English) was produced by Steve Hindalong (Sixpense None the Richer, Jeremy Camp, The Choir, City on a Hill- Worship Series). The CD features a collection of 12 of today's most loved Christmas carols. Jim Chaffee with Chaffee Management Group is the Executive Producer and A & R for these productions...
From being a guest artist at official parliament functions, to doing worship services from prisons to jazz cafés, cathedrals and arenas, Solveig seeks to make music that brings peace, inspires and uplifts. An ordained minister since 1994, she has contributed commentary to Thomas Nelsons "Women of Destiny Bible". She was featured on Bill Gaither's Homecoming DVD "How Great Thou Art" taped at the Grand Ole Opry, and has performed on numerous Homecoming concerts since 2005, as well as lead worship for Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz' "Just Give Me Jesus". Solveig has released six solo projects in English, and seven in her native Norwegian, in addition to three bestselling. Besides her two "home lands"; Norway and the USA, she has performed in nations such as Albania, South Africa, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Holland, Monaco, Finland, Austria, The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. Solveig, an island girl at heart, grew up on Norway's west coast, Frekhaug, Norway. She serves as president for Heart Strings Int'l, a non profit ministry, formerly known as Soldiers for Jesus. Solveig counts it her greatest joy to be the mother of David Levi, Kari Julianna and John Markus. They make their home in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, CO.
Artist: Solveig Song: I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day CD: Christmas Peace Genre: christmas Label:Independent Homepage
THE REVIEW by CAROL SWANSON:
That angelic face! On the cover of Christmas Peace, Solveig (Solveig Leithaug) smiles with innocence and beauty, radiating calm and grace. She embodies Christmas Peace, both visually and musically.
Her voice is an amazing gift. This Norwegian singer is a Dove Award-winning Christian artist who has one of the purest, cleanest voices I have ever heard. No vibrato; Solveig's vocal instrument is all silken gold. So beautiful! And that is the reason why her Christmas Peace is an outstanding holiday release.
This is a low-key affair; if you are looking for high-powered holiday hijinx, look elsewhere. The offering opens with a lovely Norwegian song, Wondrous Invisible Pilgrimage. The album blends familiar carols with Norwegian gems, and the mix is comfortable and uplifting.
Solveig's jazzy treatment of Silent Night, complete with bongos, is sung in German, Norwegian, and English; this is my favorite track. I especially enjoyed Solveig's freestyle bars in the second half. Sweet! Her Tell Me the Story of Jesus has a country vibe, and the syncopated I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day is a kick.
Christmas Peace closes with a warm and wonderful rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, complete with a cool clarinet solo. If the rest of my holiday listening is even half as good as Solveig's fine release, my Christmas will be merry indeed! Excellent!
--Carol Swanson (Reviewed in 2009 - http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsolveig.shtml)
Executive Producer: Jim Chaffee Produced by: Steve Hindalong The Little Big Orchestra arranged and conducted by Tom Howard
Arrangements by: Solveig All Vocals, All Acoustic Guitars & Gretch Electric Guitar (Silent Night): Solveig Ken Lewis: Drums & Percussion Chris Donohus: Electric Bass & Double Bass Steve Hindalong: Percussion, Chimes & Glockenspiel Phil Madeira: National Slide Guitar, Hammond B3 Organ & Accordion Paul Moak: Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel, Mando Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin & Vibes Marc Byrd: Ambient Guitar Sam Levine: Clarinet, Flutes & Recorder
For more than 20 years, Dove Award-winning recording artist Solveig Leithaug (Sol-vey Light-houg) Henderson has won audiences worldwide with her soothing voice, remarkable guitar playing and songwriting talents... An original member of the Oslo Gospel Choir, (with over one million sold CDs,) she's been a staple on the Scandinavian gospel scene and performed throughout Europe and the USA since her late teens. In 1984, at the tender age of 18, she was awarded as "Artist of the Year", by the music magazine "Treff", and at 20, Solveig received the Dove Award as "International Artist of the Year" by the Gospel Music Association in Nashville, TN. She was recently the recipient of the 2008 Angel Award, and the 2008 Angel Award for her music video featuring the CD's opening cut, "All the Way to Heaven", produced by Dan & Raven Rubottom with Epiphany Creative. Her first Christmas CD,(done as two releases in Norwegian and English) was produced by Steve Hindalong (Sixpense None the Richer, Jeremy Camp, The Choir, City on a Hill- Worship Series). The CD features a collection of 12 of today's most loved Christmas carols. Jim Chaffee with Chaffee Management Group is the Executive Producer and A & R for these productions...
From being a guest artist at official parliament functions, to doing worship services from prisons to jazz cafés, cathedrals and arenas, Solveig seeks to make music that brings peace, inspires and uplifts. An ordained minister since 1994, she has contributed commentary to Thomas Nelsons "Women of Destiny Bible". She was featured on Bill Gaither's Homecoming DVD "How Great Thou Art" taped at the Grand Ole Opry, and has performed on numerous Homecoming concerts since 2005, as well as lead worship for Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz' "Just Give Me Jesus". Solveig has released six solo projects in English, and seven in her native Norwegian, in addition to three bestselling. Besides her two "home lands"; Norway and the USA, she has performed in nations such as Albania, South Africa, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Holland, Monaco, Finland, Austria, The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. Solveig, an island girl at heart, grew up on Norway's west coast, Frekhaug, Norway. She serves as president for Heart Strings Int'l, a non profit ministry, formerly known as Soldiers for Jesus. Solveig counts it her greatest joy to be the mother of David Levi, Kari Julianna and John Markus. They make their home in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, CO.
Artist: Solveig Song: The Cities Are Lit And Festive CD: Christmas Peace Genre: christmas Label:Independent Homepage
THE REVIEW by CAROL SWANSON:
That angelic face! On the cover of Christmas Peace, Solveig (Solveig Leithaug) smiles with innocence and beauty, radiating calm and grace. She embodies Christmas Peace, both visually and musically.
Her voice is an amazing gift. This Norwegian singer is a Dove Award-winning Christian artist who has one of the purest, cleanest voices I have ever heard. No vibrato; Solveig's vocal instrument is all silken gold. So beautiful! And that is the reason why her Christmas Peace is an outstanding holiday release.
This is a low-key affair; if you are looking for high-powered holiday hijinx, look elsewhere. The offering opens with a lovely Norwegian song, Wondrous Invisible Pilgrimage. The album blends familiar carols with Norwegian gems, and the mix is comfortable and uplifting.
Solveig's jazzy treatment of Silent Night, complete with bongos, is sung in German, Norwegian, and English; this is my favorite track. I especially enjoyed Solveig's freestyle bars in the second half. Sweet! Her Tell Me the Story of Jesus has a country vibe, and the syncopated I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day is a kick.
Christmas Peace closes with a warm and wonderful rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, complete with a cool clarinet solo. If the rest of my holiday listening is even half as good as Solveig's fine release, my Christmas will be merry indeed! Excellent!
--Carol Swanson (Reviewed in 2009 - http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsolveig.shtml)
Executive Producer: Jim Chaffee Produced by: Steve Hindalong The Little Big Orchestra arranged and conducted by Tom Howard
Arrangements by: Solveig All Vocals, All Acoustic Guitars & Gretch Electric Guitar (Silent Night): Solveig Ken Lewis: Drums & Percussion Chris Donohus: Electric Bass & Double Bass Steve Hindalong: Percussion, Chimes & Glockenspiel Phil Madeira: National Slide Guitar, Hammond B3 Organ & Accordion Paul Moak: Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel, Mando Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin & Vibes Marc Byrd: Ambient Guitar Sam Levine: Clarinet, Flutes & Recorder
For more than 20 years, Dove Award-winning recording artist Solveig Leithaug (Sol-vey Light-houg) Henderson has won audiences worldwide with her soothing voice, remarkable guitar playing and songwriting talents... An original member of the Oslo Gospel Choir, (with over one million sold CDs,) she's been a staple on the Scandinavian gospel scene and performed throughout Europe and the USA since her late teens. In 1984, at the tender age of 18, she was awarded as "Artist of the Year", by the music magazine "Treff", and at 20, Solveig received the Dove Award as "International Artist of the Year" by the Gospel Music Association in Nashville, TN. She was recently the recipient of the 2008 Angel Award, and the 2008 Angel Award for her music video featuring the CD's opening cut, "All the Way to Heaven", produced by Dan & Raven Rubottom with Epiphany Creative. Her first Christmas CD,(done as two releases in Norwegian and English) was produced by Steve Hindalong (Sixpense None the Richer, Jeremy Camp, The Choir, City on a Hill- Worship Series). The CD features a collection of 12 of today's most loved Christmas carols. Jim Chaffee with Chaffee Management Group is the Executive Producer and A & R for these productions...
From being a guest artist at official parliament functions, to doing worship services from prisons to jazz cafés, cathedrals and arenas, Solveig seeks to make music that brings peace, inspires and uplifts. An ordained minister since 1994, she has contributed commentary to Thomas Nelsons "Women of Destiny Bible". She was featured on Bill Gaither's Homecoming DVD "How Great Thou Art" taped at the Grand Ole Opry, and has performed on numerous Homecoming concerts since 2005, as well as lead worship for Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz' "Just Give Me Jesus". Solveig has released six solo projects in English, and seven in her native Norwegian, in addition to three bestselling. Besides her two "home lands"; Norway and the USA, she has performed in nations such as Albania, South Africa, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Holland, Monaco, Finland, Austria, The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. Solveig, an island girl at heart, grew up on Norway's west coast, Frekhaug, Norway. She serves as president for Heart Strings Int'l, a non profit ministry, formerly known as Soldiers for Jesus. Solveig counts it her greatest joy to be the mother of David Levi, Kari Julianna and John Markus. They make their home in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, CO.
Artist: Solveig Song: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas CD: Christmas Peace Genre: christmas Label:Independent Homepage
THE REVIEW by CAROL SWANSON:
That angelic face! On the cover of Christmas Peace, Solveig (Solveig Leithaug) smiles with innocence and beauty, radiating calm and grace. She embodies Christmas Peace, both visually and musically.
Her voice is an amazing gift. This Norwegian singer is a Dove Award-winning Christian artist who has one of the purest, cleanest voices I have ever heard. No vibrato; Solveig's vocal instrument is all silken gold. So beautiful! And that is the reason why her Christmas Peace is an outstanding holiday release.
This is a low-key affair; if you are looking for high-powered holiday hijinx, look elsewhere. The offering opens with a lovely Norwegian song, Wondrous Invisible Pilgrimage. The album blends familiar carols with Norwegian gems, and the mix is comfortable and uplifting.
Solveig's jazzy treatment of Silent Night, complete with bongos, is sung in German, Norwegian, and English; this is my favorite track. I especially enjoyed Solveig's freestyle bars in the second half. Sweet! Her Tell Me the Story of Jesus has a country vibe, and the syncopated I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day is a kick.
Christmas Peace closes with a warm and wonderful rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, complete with a cool clarinet solo. If the rest of my holiday listening is even half as good as Solveig's fine release, my Christmas will be merry indeed! Excellent!
--Carol Swanson (Reviewed in 2009 - http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsolveig.shtml)
Executive Producer: Jim Chaffee Produced by: Steve Hindalong The Little Big Orchestra arranged and conducted by Tom Howard
Arrangements by: Solveig All Vocals, All Acoustic Guitars & Gretch Electric Guitar (Silent Night): Solveig Ken Lewis: Drums & Percussion Chris Donohus: Electric Bass & Double Bass Steve Hindalong: Percussion, Chimes & Glockenspiel Phil Madeira: National Slide Guitar, Hammond B3 Organ & Accordion Paul Moak: Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel, Mando Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin & Vibes Marc Byrd: Ambient Guitar Sam Levine: Clarinet, Flutes & Recorder
For more than 20 years, Dove Award-winning recording artist Solveig Leithaug (Sol-vey Light-houg) Henderson has won audiences worldwide with her soothing voice, remarkable guitar playing and songwriting talents... An original member of the Oslo Gospel Choir, (with over one million sold CDs,) she's been a staple on the Scandinavian gospel scene and performed throughout Europe and the USA since her late teens. In 1984, at the tender age of 18, she was awarded as "Artist of the Year", by the music magazine "Treff", and at 20, Solveig received the Dove Award as "International Artist of the Year" by the Gospel Music Association in Nashville, TN. She was recently the recipient of the 2008 Angel Award, and the 2008 Angel Award for her music video featuring the CD's opening cut, "All the Way to Heaven", produced by Dan & Raven Rubottom with Epiphany Creative. Her first Christmas CD,(done as two releases in Norwegian and English) was produced by Steve Hindalong (Sixpense None the Richer, Jeremy Camp, The Choir, City on a Hill- Worship Series). The CD features a collection of 12 of today's most loved Christmas carols. Jim Chaffee with Chaffee Management Group is the Executive Producer and A & R for these productions...
From being a guest artist at official parliament functions, to doing worship services from prisons to jazz cafés, cathedrals and arenas, Solveig seeks to make music that brings peace, inspires and uplifts. An ordained minister since 1994, she has contributed commentary to Thomas Nelsons "Women of Destiny Bible". She was featured on Bill Gaither's Homecoming DVD "How Great Thou Art" taped at the Grand Ole Opry, and has performed on numerous Homecoming concerts since 2005, as well as lead worship for Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz' "Just Give Me Jesus". Solveig has released six solo projects in English, and seven in her native Norwegian, in addition to three bestselling. Besides her two "home lands"; Norway and the USA, she has performed in nations such as Albania, South Africa, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Holland, Monaco, Finland, Austria, The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. Solveig, an island girl at heart, grew up on Norway's west coast, Frekhaug, Norway. She serves as president for Heart Strings Int'l, a non profit ministry, formerly known as Soldiers for Jesus. Solveig counts it her greatest joy to be the mother of David Levi, Kari Julianna and John Markus. They make their home in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, CO.
Artist: Solveig Song: Tell Me The Story Of Jesus CD: Christmas Peace Genre: christmas Label:Independent Homepage
THE REVIEW by CAROL SWANSON:
That angelic face! On the cover of Christmas Peace, Solveig (Solveig Leithaug) smiles with innocence and beauty, radiating calm and grace. She embodies Christmas Peace, both visually and musically.
Her voice is an amazing gift. This Norwegian singer is a Dove Award-winning Christian artist who has one of the purest, cleanest voices I have ever heard. No vibrato; Solveig's vocal instrument is all silken gold. So beautiful! And that is the reason why her Christmas Peace is an outstanding holiday release.
This is a low-key affair; if you are looking for high-powered holiday hijinx, look elsewhere. The offering opens with a lovely Norwegian song, Wondrous Invisible Pilgrimage. The album blends familiar carols with Norwegian gems, and the mix is comfortable and uplifting.
Solveig's jazzy treatment of Silent Night, complete with bongos, is sung in German, Norwegian, and English; this is my favorite track. I especially enjoyed Solveig's freestyle bars in the second half. Sweet! Her Tell Me the Story of Jesus has a country vibe, and the syncopated I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day is a kick.
Christmas Peace closes with a warm and wonderful rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, complete with a cool clarinet solo. If the rest of my holiday listening is even half as good as Solveig's fine release, my Christmas will be merry indeed! Excellent!
--Carol Swanson (Reviewed in 2009 - http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsolveig.shtml)
Executive Producer: Jim Chaffee Produced by: Steve Hindalong The Little Big Orchestra arranged and conducted by Tom Howard
Arrangements by: Solveig All Vocals, All Acoustic Guitars & Gretch Electric Guitar (Silent Night): Solveig Ken Lewis: Drums & Percussion Chris Donohus: Electric Bass & Double Bass Steve Hindalong: Percussion, Chimes & Glockenspiel Phil Madeira: National Slide Guitar, Hammond B3 Organ & Accordion Paul Moak: Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel, Mando Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin & Vibes Marc Byrd: Ambient Guitar Sam Levine: Clarinet, Flutes & Recorder
For more than 20 years, Dove Award-winning recording artist Solveig Leithaug (Sol-vey Light-houg) Henderson has won audiences worldwide with her soothing voice, remarkable guitar playing and songwriting talents... An original member of the Oslo Gospel Choir, (with over one million sold CDs,) she's been a staple on the Scandinavian gospel scene and performed throughout Europe and the USA since her late teens. In 1984, at the tender age of 18, she was awarded as "Artist of the Year", by the music magazine "Treff", and at 20, Solveig received the Dove Award as "International Artist of the Year" by the Gospel Music Association in Nashville, TN. She was recently the recipient of the 2008 Angel Award, and the 2008 Angel Award for her music video featuring the CD's opening cut, "All the Way to Heaven", produced by Dan & Raven Rubottom with Epiphany Creative. Her first Christmas CD,(done as two releases in Norwegian and English) was produced by Steve Hindalong (Sixpense None the Richer, Jeremy Camp, The Choir, City on a Hill- Worship Series). The CD features a collection of 12 of today's most loved Christmas carols. Jim Chaffee with Chaffee Management Group is the Executive Producer and A & R for these productions...
From being a guest artist at official parliament functions, to doing worship services from prisons to jazz cafés, cathedrals and arenas, Solveig seeks to make music that brings peace, inspires and uplifts. An ordained minister since 1994, she has contributed commentary to Thomas Nelsons "Women of Destiny Bible". She was featured on Bill Gaither's Homecoming DVD "How Great Thou Art" taped at the Grand Ole Opry, and has performed on numerous Homecoming concerts since 2005, as well as lead worship for Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz' "Just Give Me Jesus". Solveig has released six solo projects in English, and seven in her native Norwegian, in addition to three bestselling. Besides her two "home lands"; Norway and the USA, she has performed in nations such as Albania, South Africa, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Holland, Monaco, Finland, Austria, The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. Solveig, an island girl at heart, grew up on Norway's west coast, Frekhaug, Norway. She serves as president for Heart Strings Int'l, a non profit ministry, formerly known as Soldiers for Jesus. Solveig counts it her greatest joy to be the mother of David Levi, Kari Julianna and John Markus. They make their home in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, CO.
Artist: Solveig Song: Hay And Straw CD: Christmas Peace Genre: christmas Label:Independent Homepage
THE REVIEW by CAROL SWANSON:
That angelic face! On the cover of Christmas Peace, Solveig (Solveig Leithaug) smiles with innocence and beauty, radiating calm and grace. She embodies Christmas Peace, both visually and musically.
Her voice is an amazing gift. This Norwegian singer is a Dove Award-winning Christian artist who has one of the purest, cleanest voices I have ever heard. No vibrato; Solveig's vocal instrument is all silken gold. So beautiful! And that is the reason why her Christmas Peace is an outstanding holiday release.
This is a low-key affair; if you are looking for high-powered holiday hijinx, look elsewhere. The offering opens with a lovely Norwegian song, Wondrous Invisible Pilgrimage. The album blends familiar carols with Norwegian gems, and the mix is comfortable and uplifting.
Solveig's jazzy treatment of Silent Night, complete with bongos, is sung in German, Norwegian, and English; this is my favorite track. I especially enjoyed Solveig's freestyle bars in the second half. Sweet! Her Tell Me the Story of Jesus has a country vibe, and the syncopated I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day is a kick.
Christmas Peace closes with a warm and wonderful rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, complete with a cool clarinet solo. If the rest of my holiday listening is even half as good as Solveig's fine release, my Christmas will be merry indeed! Excellent!
--Carol Swanson (Reviewed in 2009 - http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsolveig.shtml)
Executive Producer: Jim Chaffee Produced by: Steve Hindalong The Little Big Orchestra arranged and conducted by Tom Howard
Arrangements by: Solveig All Vocals, All Acoustic Guitars & Gretch Electric Guitar (Silent Night): Solveig Ken Lewis: Drums & Percussion Chris Donohus: Electric Bass & Double Bass Steve Hindalong: Percussion, Chimes & Glockenspiel Phil Madeira: National Slide Guitar, Hammond B3 Organ & Accordion Paul Moak: Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel, Mando Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin & Vibes Marc Byrd: Ambient Guitar Sam Levine: Clarinet, Flutes & Recorder
For more than 20 years, Dove Award-winning recording artist Solveig Leithaug (Sol-vey Light-houg) Henderson has won audiences worldwide with her soothing voice, remarkable guitar playing and songwriting talents... An original member of the Oslo Gospel Choir, (with over one million sold CDs,) she's been a staple on the Scandinavian gospel scene and performed throughout Europe and the USA since her late teens. In 1984, at the tender age of 18, she was awarded as "Artist of the Year", by the music magazine "Treff", and at 20, Solveig received the Dove Award as "International Artist of the Year" by the Gospel Music Association in Nashville, TN. She was recently the recipient of the 2008 Angel Award, and the 2008 Angel Award for her music video featuring the CD's opening cut, "All the Way to Heaven", produced by Dan & Raven Rubottom with Epiphany Creative. Her first Christmas CD,(done as two releases in Norwegian and English) was produced by Steve Hindalong (Sixpense None the Richer, Jeremy Camp, The Choir, City on a Hill- Worship Series). The CD features a collection of 12 of today's most loved Christmas carols. Jim Chaffee with Chaffee Management Group is the Executive Producer and A & R for these productions...
From being a guest artist at official parliament functions, to doing worship services from prisons to jazz cafés, cathedrals and arenas, Solveig seeks to make music that brings peace, inspires and uplifts. An ordained minister since 1994, she has contributed commentary to Thomas Nelsons "Women of Destiny Bible". She was featured on Bill Gaither's Homecoming DVD "How Great Thou Art" taped at the Grand Ole Opry, and has performed on numerous Homecoming concerts since 2005, as well as lead worship for Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz' "Just Give Me Jesus". Solveig has released six solo projects in English, and seven in her native Norwegian, in addition to three bestselling. Besides her two "home lands"; Norway and the USA, she has performed in nations such as Albania, South Africa, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Holland, Monaco, Finland, Austria, The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. Solveig, an island girl at heart, grew up on Norway's west coast, Frekhaug, Norway. She serves as president for Heart Strings Int'l, a non profit ministry, formerly known as Soldiers for Jesus. Solveig counts it her greatest joy to be the mother of David Levi, Kari Julianna and John Markus. They make their home in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, CO.
Artist: Solveig Song: O, Holy Night CD: Christmas Peace Genre: christmas Label:Independent Homepage
THE REVIEW by CAROL SWANSON:
That angelic face! On the cover of Christmas Peace, Solveig (Solveig Leithaug) smiles with innocence and beauty, radiating calm and grace. She embodies Christmas Peace, both visually and musically.
Her voice is an amazing gift. This Norwegian singer is a Dove Award-winning Christian artist who has one of the purest, cleanest voices I have ever heard. No vibrato; Solveig's vocal instrument is all silken gold. So beautiful! And that is the reason why her Christmas Peace is an outstanding holiday release.
This is a low-key affair; if you are looking for high-powered holiday hijinx, look elsewhere. The offering opens with a lovely Norwegian song, Wondrous Invisible Pilgrimage. The album blends familiar carols with Norwegian gems, and the mix is comfortable and uplifting.
Solveig's jazzy treatment of Silent Night, complete with bongos, is sung in German, Norwegian, and English; this is my favorite track. I especially enjoyed Solveig's freestyle bars in the second half. Sweet! Her Tell Me the Story of Jesus has a country vibe, and the syncopated I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day is a kick.
Christmas Peace closes with a warm and wonderful rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, complete with a cool clarinet solo. If the rest of my holiday listening is even half as good as Solveig's fine release, my Christmas will be merry indeed! Excellent!
--Carol Swanson (Reviewed in 2009 - http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsolveig.shtml)
Executive Producer: Jim Chaffee Produced by: Steve Hindalong The Little Big Orchestra arranged and conducted by Tom Howard
Arrangements by: Solveig All Vocals, All Acoustic Guitars & Gretch Electric Guitar (Silent Night): Solveig Ken Lewis: Drums & Percussion Chris Donohus: Electric Bass & Double Bass Steve Hindalong: Percussion, Chimes & Glockenspiel Phil Madeira: National Slide Guitar, Hammond B3 Organ & Accordion Paul Moak: Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel, Mando Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin & Vibes Marc Byrd: Ambient Guitar Sam Levine: Clarinet, Flutes & Recorder
For more than 20 years, Dove Award-winning recording artist Solveig Leithaug (Sol-vey Light-houg) Henderson has won audiences worldwide with her soothing voice, remarkable guitar playing and songwriting talents... An original member of the Oslo Gospel Choir, (with over one million sold CDs,) she's been a staple on the Scandinavian gospel scene and performed throughout Europe and the USA since her late teens. In 1984, at the tender age of 18, she was awarded as "Artist of the Year", by the music magazine "Treff", and at 20, Solveig received the Dove Award as "International Artist of the Year" by the Gospel Music Association in Nashville, TN. She was recently the recipient of the 2008 Angel Award, and the 2008 Angel Award for her music video featuring the CD's opening cut, "All the Way to Heaven", produced by Dan & Raven Rubottom with Epiphany Creative. Her first Christmas CD,(done as two releases in Norwegian and English) was produced by Steve Hindalong (Sixpense None the Richer, Jeremy Camp, The Choir, City on a Hill- Worship Series). The CD features a collection of 12 of today's most loved Christmas carols. Jim Chaffee with Chaffee Management Group is the Executive Producer and A & R for these productions...
From being a guest artist at official parliament functions, to doing worship services from prisons to jazz cafés, cathedrals and arenas, Solveig seeks to make music that brings peace, inspires and uplifts. An ordained minister since 1994, she has contributed commentary to Thomas Nelsons "Women of Destiny Bible". She was featured on Bill Gaither's Homecoming DVD "How Great Thou Art" taped at the Grand Ole Opry, and has performed on numerous Homecoming concerts since 2005, as well as lead worship for Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz' "Just Give Me Jesus". Solveig has released six solo projects in English, and seven in her native Norwegian, in addition to three bestselling. Besides her two "home lands"; Norway and the USA, she has performed in nations such as Albania, South Africa, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Holland, Monaco, Finland, Austria, The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. Solveig, an island girl at heart, grew up on Norway's west coast, Frekhaug, Norway. She serves as president for Heart Strings Int'l, a non profit ministry, formerly known as Soldiers for Jesus. Solveig counts it her greatest joy to be the mother of David Levi, Kari Julianna and John Markus. They make their home in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, CO.
That angelic face! On the cover of Christmas Peace, Solveig (Solveig Leithaug) smiles with innocence and beauty, radiating calm and grace. She embodies Christmas Peace, both visually and musically.
Her voice is an amazing gift. This Norwegian singer is a Dove Award-winning Christian artist who has one of the purest, cleanest voices I have ever heard. No vibrato; Solveig's vocal instrument is all silken gold. So beautiful! And that is the reason why her Christmas Peace is an outstanding holiday release.
This is a low-key affair; if you are looking for high-powered holiday hijinx, look elsewhere. The offering opens with a lovely Norwegian song, Wondrous Invisible Pilgrimage. The album blends familiar carols with Norwegian gems, and the mix is comfortable and uplifting.
Solveig's jazzy treatment of Silent Night, complete with bongos, is sung in German, Norwegian, and English; this is my favorite track. I especially enjoyed Solveig's freestyle bars in the second half. Sweet! Her Tell Me the Story of Jesus has a country vibe, and the syncopated I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day is a kick.
Christmas Peace closes with a warm and wonderful rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, complete with a cool clarinet solo. If the rest of my holiday listening is even half as good as Solveig's fine release, my Christmas will be merry indeed! Excellent!
--Carol Swanson (Reviewed in 2009 - http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsolveig.shtml)
Executive Producer: Jim Chaffee Produced by: Steve Hindalong The Little Big Orchestra arranged and conducted by Tom Howard
Arrangements by: Solveig All Vocals, All Acoustic Guitars & Gretch Electric Guitar (Silent Night): Solveig Ken Lewis: Drums & Percussion Chris Donohus: Electric Bass & Double Bass Steve Hindalong: Percussion, Chimes & Glockenspiel Phil Madeira: National Slide Guitar, Hammond B3 Organ & Accordion Paul Moak: Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel, Mando Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin & Vibes Marc Byrd: Ambient Guitar Sam Levine: Clarinet, Flutes & Recorder
For more than 20 years, Dove Award-winning recording artist Solveig Leithaug (Sol-vey Light-houg) Henderson has won audiences worldwide with her soothing voice, remarkable guitar playing and songwriting talents... An original member of the Oslo Gospel Choir, (with over one million sold CDs,) she's been a staple on the Scandinavian gospel scene and performed throughout Europe and the USA since her late teens. In 1984, at the tender age of 18, she was awarded as "Artist of the Year", by the music magazine "Treff", and at 20, Solveig received the Dove Award as "International Artist of the Year" by the Gospel Music Association in Nashville, TN. She was recently the recipient of the 2008 Angel Award, and the 2008 Angel Award for her music video featuring the CD's opening cut, "All the Way to Heaven", produced by Dan & Raven Rubottom with Epiphany Creative. Her first Christmas CD,(done as two releases in Norwegian and English) was produced by Steve Hindalong (Sixpense None the Richer, Jeremy Camp, The Choir, City on a Hill- Worship Series). The CD features a collection of 12 of today's most loved Christmas carols. Jim Chaffee with Chaffee Management Group is the Executive Producer and A & R for these productions...
From being a guest artist at official parliament functions, to doing worship services from prisons to jazz cafés, cathedrals and arenas, Solveig seeks to make music that brings peace, inspires and uplifts. An ordained minister since 1994, she has contributed commentary to Thomas Nelsons "Women of Destiny Bible". She was featured on Bill Gaither's Homecoming DVD "How Great Thou Art" taped at the Grand Ole Opry, and has performed on numerous Homecoming concerts since 2005, as well as lead worship for Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz' "Just Give Me Jesus". Solveig has released six solo projects in English, and seven in her native Norwegian, in addition to three bestselling. Besides her two "home lands"; Norway and the USA, she has performed in nations such as Albania, South Africa, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Holland, Monaco, Finland, Austria, The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. Solveig, an island girl at heart, grew up on Norway's west coast, Frekhaug, Norway. She serves as president for Heart Strings Int'l, a non profit ministry, formerly known as Soldiers for Jesus. Solveig counts it her greatest joy to be the mother of David Levi, Kari Julianna and John Markus. They make their home in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, CO.
That angelic face! On the cover of Christmas Peace, Solveig (Solveig Leithaug) smiles with innocence and beauty, radiating calm and grace. She embodies Christmas Peace, both visually and musically.
Her voice is an amazing gift. This Norwegian singer is a Dove Award-winning Christian artist who has one of the purest, cleanest voices I have ever heard. No vibrato; Solveig's vocal instrument is all silken gold. So beautiful! And that is the reason why her Christmas Peace is an outstanding holiday release.
This is a low-key affair; if you are looking for high-powered holiday hijinx, look elsewhere. The offering opens with a lovely Norwegian song, Wondrous Invisible Pilgrimage. The album blends familiar carols with Norwegian gems, and the mix is comfortable and uplifting.
Solveig's jazzy treatment of Silent Night, complete with bongos, is sung in German, Norwegian, and English; this is my favorite track. I especially enjoyed Solveig's freestyle bars in the second half. Sweet! Her Tell Me the Story of Jesus has a country vibe, and the syncopated I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day is a kick.
Christmas Peace closes with a warm and wonderful rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, complete with a cool clarinet solo. If the rest of my holiday listening is even half as good as Solveig's fine release, my Christmas will be merry indeed! Excellent!
--Carol Swanson (Reviewed in 2009 - http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsolveig.shtml)
Executive Producer: Jim Chaffee Produced by: Steve Hindalong The Little Big Orchestra arranged and conducted by Tom Howard
Arrangements by: Solveig All Vocals, All Acoustic Guitars & Gretch Electric Guitar (Silent Night): Solveig Ken Lewis: Drums & Percussion Chris Donohus: Electric Bass & Double Bass Steve Hindalong: Percussion, Chimes & Glockenspiel Phil Madeira: National Slide Guitar, Hammond B3 Organ & Accordion Paul Moak: Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel, Mando Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin & Vibes Marc Byrd: Ambient Guitar Sam Levine: Clarinet, Flutes & Recorder
For more than 20 years, Dove Award-winning recording artist Solveig Leithaug (Sol-vey Light-houg) Henderson has won audiences worldwide with her soothing voice, remarkable guitar playing and songwriting talents... An original member of the Oslo Gospel Choir, (with over one million sold CDs,) she's been a staple on the Scandinavian gospel scene and performed throughout Europe and the USA since her late teens. In 1984, at the tender age of 18, she was awarded as "Artist of the Year", by the music magazine "Treff", and at 20, Solveig received the Dove Award as "International Artist of the Year" by the Gospel Music Association in Nashville, TN. She was recently the recipient of the 2008 Angel Award, and the 2008 Angel Award for her music video featuring the CD's opening cut, "All the Way to Heaven", produced by Dan & Raven Rubottom with Epiphany Creative. Her first Christmas CD,(done as two releases in Norwegian and English) was produced by Steve Hindalong (Sixpense None the Richer, Jeremy Camp, The Choir, City on a Hill- Worship Series). The CD features a collection of 12 of today's most loved Christmas carols. Jim Chaffee with Chaffee Management Group is the Executive Producer and A & R for these productions...
From being a guest artist at official parliament functions, to doing worship services from prisons to jazz cafés, cathedrals and arenas, Solveig seeks to make music that brings peace, inspires and uplifts. An ordained minister since 1994, she has contributed commentary to Thomas Nelsons "Women of Destiny Bible". She was featured on Bill Gaither's Homecoming DVD "How Great Thou Art" taped at the Grand Ole Opry, and has performed on numerous Homecoming concerts since 2005, as well as lead worship for Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz' "Just Give Me Jesus". Solveig has released six solo projects in English, and seven in her native Norwegian, in addition to three bestselling. Besides her two "home lands"; Norway and the USA, she has performed in nations such as Albania, South Africa, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Holland, Monaco, Finland, Austria, The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. Solveig, an island girl at heart, grew up on Norway's west coast, Frekhaug, Norway. She serves as president for Heart Strings Int'l, a non profit ministry, formerly known as Soldiers for Jesus. Solveig counts it her greatest joy to be the mother of David Levi, Kari Julianna and John Markus. They make their home in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, CO.
Artist: Solveig Song: What Child Is This? CD: Christmas Peace Genre: christmas Label:Independent Homepage
THE REVIEW by CAROL SWANSON:
That angelic face! On the cover of Christmas Peace, Solveig (Solveig Leithaug) smiles with innocence and beauty, radiating calm and grace. She embodies Christmas Peace, both visually and musically.
Her voice is an amazing gift. This Norwegian singer is a Dove Award-winning Christian artist who has one of the purest, cleanest voices I have ever heard. No vibrato; Solveig's vocal instrument is all silken gold. So beautiful! And that is the reason why her Christmas Peace is an outstanding holiday release.
This is a low-key affair; if you are looking for high-powered holiday hijinx, look elsewhere. The offering opens with a lovely Norwegian song, Wondrous Invisible Pilgrimage. The album blends familiar carols with Norwegian gems, and the mix is comfortable and uplifting.
Solveig's jazzy treatment of Silent Night, complete with bongos, is sung in German, Norwegian, and English; this is my favorite track. I especially enjoyed Solveig's freestyle bars in the second half. Sweet! Her Tell Me the Story of Jesus has a country vibe, and the syncopated I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day is a kick.
Christmas Peace closes with a warm and wonderful rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, complete with a cool clarinet solo. If the rest of my holiday listening is even half as good as Solveig's fine release, my Christmas will be merry indeed! Excellent!
--Carol Swanson (Reviewed in 2009 - http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsolveig.shtml)
Executive Producer: Jim Chaffee Produced by: Steve Hindalong The Little Big Orchestra arranged and conducted by Tom Howard
Arrangements by: Solveig All Vocals, All Acoustic Guitars & Gretch Electric Guitar (Silent Night): Solveig Ken Lewis: Drums & Percussion Chris Donohus: Electric Bass & Double Bass Steve Hindalong: Percussion, Chimes & Glockenspiel Phil Madeira: National Slide Guitar, Hammond B3 Organ & Accordion Paul Moak: Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel, Mando Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin & Vibes Marc Byrd: Ambient Guitar Sam Levine: Clarinet, Flutes & Recorder
For more than 20 years, Dove Award-winning recording artist Solveig Leithaug (Sol-vey Light-houg) Henderson has won audiences worldwide with her soothing voice, remarkable guitar playing and songwriting talents... An original member of the Oslo Gospel Choir, (with over one million sold CDs,) she's been a staple on the Scandinavian gospel scene and performed throughout Europe and the USA since her late teens. In 1984, at the tender age of 18, she was awarded as "Artist of the Year", by the music magazine "Treff", and at 20, Solveig received the Dove Award as "International Artist of the Year" by the Gospel Music Association in Nashville, TN. She was recently the recipient of the 2008 Angel Award, and the 2008 Angel Award for her music video featuring the CD's opening cut, "All the Way to Heaven", produced by Dan & Raven Rubottom with Epiphany Creative. Her first Christmas CD,(done as two releases in Norwegian and English) was produced by Steve Hindalong (Sixpense None the Richer, Jeremy Camp, The Choir, City on a Hill- Worship Series). The CD features a collection of 12 of today's most loved Christmas carols. Jim Chaffee with Chaffee Management Group is the Executive Producer and A & R for these productions...
From being a guest artist at official parliament functions, to doing worship services from prisons to jazz cafés, cathedrals and arenas, Solveig seeks to make music that brings peace, inspires and uplifts. An ordained minister since 1994, she has contributed commentary to Thomas Nelsons "Women of Destiny Bible". She was featured on Bill Gaither's Homecoming DVD "How Great Thou Art" taped at the Grand Ole Opry, and has performed on numerous Homecoming concerts since 2005, as well as lead worship for Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz' "Just Give Me Jesus". Solveig has released six solo projects in English, and seven in her native Norwegian, in addition to three bestselling. Besides her two "home lands"; Norway and the USA, she has performed in nations such as Albania, South Africa, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Holland, Monaco, Finland, Austria, The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. Solveig, an island girl at heart, grew up on Norway's west coast, Frekhaug, Norway. She serves as president for Heart Strings Int'l, a non profit ministry, formerly known as Soldiers for Jesus. Solveig counts it her greatest joy to be the mother of David Levi, Kari Julianna and John Markus. They make their home in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, CO.
Artist: Solveig Song: Away In A Manger CD: Christmas Peace Genre: christmas Label:Independent Homepage
THE REVIEW by CAROL SWANSON:
That angelic face! On the cover of Christmas Peace, Solveig (Solveig Leithaug) smiles with innocence and beauty, radiating calm and grace. She embodies Christmas Peace, both visually and musically.
Her voice is an amazing gift. This Norwegian singer is a Dove Award-winning Christian artist who has one of the purest, cleanest voices I have ever heard. No vibrato; Solveig's vocal instrument is all silken gold. So beautiful! And that is the reason why her Christmas Peace is an outstanding holiday release.
This is a low-key affair; if you are looking for high-powered holiday hijinx, look elsewhere. The offering opens with a lovely Norwegian song, Wondrous Invisible Pilgrimage. The album blends familiar carols with Norwegian gems, and the mix is comfortable and uplifting.
Solveig's jazzy treatment of Silent Night, complete with bongos, is sung in German, Norwegian, and English; this is my favorite track. I especially enjoyed Solveig's freestyle bars in the second half. Sweet! Her Tell Me the Story of Jesus has a country vibe, and the syncopated I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day is a kick.
Christmas Peace closes with a warm and wonderful rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, complete with a cool clarinet solo. If the rest of my holiday listening is even half as good as Solveig's fine release, my Christmas will be merry indeed! Excellent!
--Carol Swanson (Reviewed in 2009 - http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsolveig.shtml)
Executive Producer: Jim Chaffee Produced by: Steve Hindalong The Little Big Orchestra arranged and conducted by Tom Howard
Arrangements by: Solveig All Vocals, All Acoustic Guitars & Gretch Electric Guitar (Silent Night): Solveig Ken Lewis: Drums & Percussion Chris Donohus: Electric Bass & Double Bass Steve Hindalong: Percussion, Chimes & Glockenspiel Phil Madeira: National Slide Guitar, Hammond B3 Organ & Accordion Paul Moak: Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel, Mando Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin & Vibes Marc Byrd: Ambient Guitar Sam Levine: Clarinet, Flutes & Recorder
For more than 20 years, Dove Award-winning recording artist Solveig Leithaug (Sol-vey Light-houg) Henderson has won audiences worldwide with her soothing voice, remarkable guitar playing and songwriting talents... An original member of the Oslo Gospel Choir, (with over one million sold CDs,) she's been a staple on the Scandinavian gospel scene and performed throughout Europe and the USA since her late teens. In 1984, at the tender age of 18, she was awarded as "Artist of the Year", by the music magazine "Treff", and at 20, Solveig received the Dove Award as "International Artist of the Year" by the Gospel Music Association in Nashville, TN. She was recently the recipient of the 2008 Angel Award, and the 2008 Angel Award for her music video featuring the CD's opening cut, "All the Way to Heaven", produced by Dan & Raven Rubottom with Epiphany Creative. Her first Christmas CD,(done as two releases in Norwegian and English) was produced by Steve Hindalong (Sixpense None the Richer, Jeremy Camp, The Choir, City on a Hill- Worship Series). The CD features a collection of 12 of today's most loved Christmas carols. Jim Chaffee with Chaffee Management Group is the Executive Producer and A & R for these productions...
From being a guest artist at official parliament functions, to doing worship services from prisons to jazz cafés, cathedrals and arenas, Solveig seeks to make music that brings peace, inspires and uplifts. An ordained minister since 1994, she has contributed commentary to Thomas Nelsons "Women of Destiny Bible". She was featured on Bill Gaither's Homecoming DVD "How Great Thou Art" taped at the Grand Ole Opry, and has performed on numerous Homecoming concerts since 2005, as well as lead worship for Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz' "Just Give Me Jesus". Solveig has released six solo projects in English, and seven in her native Norwegian, in addition to three bestselling. Besides her two "home lands"; Norway and the USA, she has performed in nations such as Albania, South Africa, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Holland, Monaco, Finland, Austria, The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. Solveig, an island girl at heart, grew up on Norway's west coast, Frekhaug, Norway. She serves as president for Heart Strings Int'l, a non profit ministry, formerly known as Soldiers for Jesus. Solveig counts it her greatest joy to be the mother of David Levi, Kari Julianna and John Markus. They make their home in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, CO.
This is a wonderful collection of Christmas favourites, and a couple of new songs that fit very nicely.
Recorded at David's own studio, there's a warmth and gentleness that permeates this recording. David by necessity played most of the instruments and is in fine voice through out. What makes this so special is that it is overall a quiet and peaceful recording of Christmas songs. David has grasped the fact that we need to sit back and appreciate Christmas and reflect. To that end there are no fast in your face tunes. The original tunes are excellent, and his interpretation of What Child Is This is worth the price of the disc.
Randy Stonehill helps out on guitar and backing vocals on a number of tracks, and the performances are very good throughout. For a self produced effort this is a crisp recording. Sure there are some shortcomings in terms of production, but they aren't distracting enough to be - well, a distraction. The vocals on one or two tracks sound aren't as brilliant, and occasionally his guitar work has some scratches, which is more a byproduct of recording than playing. He's a solid musician.
This recording is truly an inspired Christmas collection, and very much worth seeking out.
Artist: John Elefante Song: Oh Come All Ye Faithful CD: Christmas Genre: christmas Label:Pakaderm Records Homepage
BRAND NEW for 2009!! Please tell your listeners that they can download this song free at johnelefante.com and that they can also purchase and download my new record as well for only $6.99!
Artist: Chris and Conrad Song: Christmas Time CD: Christmas Genre: christmas Label:VSR Group Homepage
Thought-provoking and epic: the modern sound and poignant lyrics of Chris and Conrad [Chris Kuti and Conrad Johnson] will push your heart to desire a closer relationship with our Savior and inspire you to return the worship that is due to the King of Kings.
Influenced by Jars of Clay, David Crowder and Lifehouse, Chris and Conrad also pull from the ranks of yesterday’s mainstream hit makers such as Chicago, The Police and U2. Not to limit their music to these influences, Chris and Conrad encourage and insist on working with a multitude of other writers in generating new ideas.
Radio Contact: Chris Chicago
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Christian music duo Farrell & Farrell has released Acoustic Christmas ... an intimate acoustic collection of Christmas carols and Bob Farrell originals!
As Bob’s states, “... this album is one we’ve had in mind for years...acoustic guitar, light percussion - songs and favorite carols that focus on the Christ of Christmas, including a couple of songs I wrote for other artists along the way. All the instrumental work is that of Tom Hemby, our longtime friend and co-producer of F&FSuperpower album...
‘...certainly not intended as a ‘high-profile new release’ reminiscent of the very techno Farrell & Farrell albums of the 80’s - rather, a sort of Christmas card from us to our extended family - that will hopefully keep on giving for years to come.”
Downloads and cd’s are available at farrellandfarrell.com.
HISTORY:
It has been several years since we've had any contact with many of you. We quit doing concert tours about 1991. Some of you may have no idea who we are! That's OK.
Farrell & Farrell was/is a husband-wife duo that recorded albums in Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) from about 1977 to 1991. Our music ministry took us literally all over the world, including several trips behind the Iron Curtain before the wall came down. Prior to officially being Farrell & Farrell, we had several groups, including the one that made our first recording, Millennium.
By visiting our website you will be able to purchase Farrell & Farrell albums, including some that have never been available before. We will also keep you posted on any future tours we may embark on. I encourage you to visit the site and browse to your heart's content!
All of the Farrell & Farrell albums are now out-of-print and several never made it to CD. Rather than reissue all of the Farrell & Farrell albums, initially we have opted to create compilation discs, Farrell & Farrell - Volumes I and II. In addition, we will make available other product of ours, such as Jayne's solo and specialty projects, Bob's concept works and eventually recordings made before Farrell & Farrell.
Keep checking back as we will continue to add product, and feel free to email us with your comments and questions.
Email:
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Christian music duo Farrell & Farrell has released Acoustic Christmas ... an intimate acoustic collection of Christmas carols and Bob Farrell originals!
As Bob’s states, “... this album is one we’ve had in mind for years...acoustic guitar, light percussion - songs and favorite carols that focus on the Christ of Christmas, including a couple of songs I wrote for other artists along the way. All the instrumental work is that of Tom Hemby, our longtime friend and co-producer of F&FSuperpower album...
‘...certainly not intended as a ‘high-profile new release’ reminiscent of the very techno Farrell & Farrell albums of the 80’s - rather, a sort of Christmas card from us to our extended family - that will hopefully keep on giving for years to come.”
Downloads and cd’s are available at farrellandfarrell.com.
HISTORY:
It has been several years since we've had any contact with many of you. We quit doing concert tours about 1991. Some of you may have no idea who we are! That's OK.
Farrell & Farrell was/is a husband-wife duo that recorded albums in Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) from about 1977 to 1991. Our music ministry took us literally all over the world, including several trips behind the Iron Curtain before the wall came down. Prior to officially being Farrell & Farrell, we had several groups, including the one that made our first recording, Millennium.
By visiting our website you will be able to purchase Farrell & Farrell albums, including some that have never been available before. We will also keep you posted on any future tours we may embark on. I encourage you to visit the site and browse to your heart's content!
All of the Farrell & Farrell albums are now out-of-print and several never made it to CD. Rather than reissue all of the Farrell & Farrell albums, initially we have opted to create compilation discs, Farrell & Farrell - Volumes I and II. In addition, we will make available other product of ours, such as Jayne's solo and specialty projects, Bob's concept works and eventually recordings made before Farrell & Farrell.
Keep checking back as we will continue to add product, and feel free to email us with your comments and questions.
Email:
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This is a wonderful collection of Christmas favourites, and a couple of new songs that fit very nicely.
Recorded at David's own studio, there's a warmth and gentleness that permeates this recording. David by necessity played most of the instruments and is in fine voice through out. What makes this so special is that it is overall a quiet and peaceful recording of Christmas songs. David has grasped the fact that we need to sit back and appreciate Christmas and reflect. To that end there are no fast in your face tunes. The original tunes are excellent, and his interpretation of What Child Is This is worth the price of the disc.
Randy Stonehill helps out on guitar and backing vocals on a number of tracks, and the performances are very good throughout. For a self produced effort this is a crisp recording. Sure there are some shortcomings in terms of production, but they aren't distracting enough to be - well, a distraction. The vocals on one or two tracks sound aren't as brilliant, and occasionally his guitar work has some scratches, which is more a byproduct of recording than playing. He's a solid musician.
This recording is truly an inspired Christmas collection, and very much worth seeking out.
This is a wonderful collection of Christmas favourites, and a couple of new songs that fit very nicely.
Recorded at David's own studio, there's a warmth and gentleness that permeates this recording. David by necessity played most of the instruments and is in fine voice through out. What makes this so special is that it is overall a quiet and peaceful recording of Christmas songs. David has grasped the fact that we need to sit back and appreciate Christmas and reflect. To that end there are no fast in your face tunes. The original tunes are excellent, and his interpretation of What Child Is This is worth the price of the disc.
Randy Stonehill helps out on guitar and backing vocals on a number of tracks, and the performances are very good throughout. For a self produced effort this is a crisp recording. Sure there are some shortcomings in terms of production, but they aren't distracting enough to be - well, a distraction. The vocals on one or two tracks sound aren't as brilliant, and occasionally his guitar work has some scratches, which is more a byproduct of recording than playing. He's a solid musician.
This recording is truly an inspired Christmas collection, and very much worth seeking out.
