Memoria Avenue - s/t

[Stefan]

 

From Frontiers:

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of Memoria avenue to the label. Memoria Avenue is a new Melodic Rock/AOR band from Norway showcasing an artistic union between guitarist Tor Talle and the awesome new singer Jan Le’Brandt. Their debut album is currently in the works.

”I`m so proud to be part of the Frontiers family and it is an honor to work with such wonderful and talented people,” says Tor Talle.

Tor is a skilled guitarist, best known for his AOR project, Northern Light. He has also worked, either writing songs and/or performing with, on records from melodic rock giants such as Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Deep Purple), Fergie Frederiksen (ex-TOTO), Rob Moratti (ex-SAGA), Steve Overland (FM), and the late Tony Mills (TNT, Shy).

Jan Le’ Brandt has roots in the magnificent north of Norway, but moved to the southern part in his early teens. His voice is sometimes hoarse and rough, but also moves into a more delicate and sensitive style. Jan masters the whole spectrum to the fullest, with his soulful presence both on stage and in the studio. He has already previously released some material as a solo artist and appeared in the cover band Svigermord, and formerly sang for Big City (Frontiers Music Srl), but Memoria Avenue is his chance to truly shine.

Memoria Avenue is yet another absolutely stunning newcomer to the AOR scene brought to you by Frontiers Music Srl. With a sound and style that will particularly appeal to fans of stylish, ’80s oriented melodic rock bands, think Journey and newer bands like Perfect Plan and Work of Art , with a hint of that breezy, feel good sound which is not as easy to find these days. Listening to these songs will transport you to the feeling of driving by the sea with the windows rolled down without a care in the world. Certainly not a bad feeling in this day and age…

Jan Le’Brandt: Lead vocal and Backing Vocals
Tor Talle: Guitars, Keyboard and Bass
Dag Selboskar: Keyboards
Svenn Huneide: Bass
Bjørn Olav Lauvdal: Drums

Additional Musicians:
Mick Devine: Backing and Harmony Vocals
Mats Ericsson: Drums on Stuck
Bengt Risåsen: Bass on Sometimes
Marianne Hagen: Female voice on If You Fall

 

www.memoriaavenue.com

www.facebook.com/memoriaavenue

Edited September 8, 2021 by Stefan

[Stefan]

 

New video for 'Stuck'.

Great song.

Press release from Frontiers:

Memoria Avenue is a new Melodic Rock/AOR band from Norway showcasing an artistic union between guitarist Tor Talle and the awesome new singer Jan Le’ Brandt. The band's self-titled debut album will be released on November 5, 2021 via Frontiers Music Srl.

Tor is a skilled and well known musician, best known for the Northern Light project and the band Skyscraper. He has also worked, either writing songs and/or performing with, on records from melodic rock giants such as Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Deep Purple), Fergie Frederiksen (ex-TOTO), Rob Moratti (ex-SAGA), Steve Overland (FM), and the late Tony Mills (TNT, Shy).

Jan Le’ Brandt, a relative newcomer to the melodic rock scene, has a voice that is sometimes hoarse and rough, but can also move into a more delicate and sensitive style. Jan masters the whole spectrum to the fullest, with his soulful presence both on stage and in the studio. He has already previously released some material as a solo artist, appeared with the cover band Svigermord, and formerly sang for Big City (also signed to Frontiers recently), but Memoria Avenue is his chance to truly shine.

Keyboard player Dag Selboskar (who also plays in ZELBO, another new signing to Frontiers), has been touring since 1980 with several bands including Da Vinci, Evenrude, Street Legal, and Trine Rein. He started his own band, ZELBO a couple of years ago with Ken Hensley and Wonderworld guitarist Ken Ingwersen.

Bassist Svenn Huneide started touring in his early teens and has released several albums with Norwegian AOR band Stoneflower. He has released solo albums spanning from pop to rock to country and played bass with Norwegian AOR legends Da Vinci.

Bjørn Olav Lauvdal is one of the most experienced heavy rock drummers in Norway and is known as a heavy hitter. He started playing drums at an early age and toured the club circuit in Norway early in his career. He has toured, recorded, and released albums with Street Legal, The Wheel, and Da Vinci. He has also recorded album tracks on releases by Carnivora and Ken’s Dojo, among others. Live, he has also played with Evenrude, Ozzmosis, Dee Snider, etc.

 

Melodic Rock and AOR fans will have much to enjoy with the self-titled debut from these talented Norwegians!

 

 

 

Edited September 8, 2021 by Stefan

[Geoff]

Nice. I quite like that. Sounds like something to watch out for. 

[Thomas/Coastline]

That's a really good band name!

[gener8tr]

Kind of a DaVinci / Bad Habit 80's vibe.

[Stefan]

New video for 'Stranded'.

 

 

[Stefan]

New video for 'Nathalia'.

 

 

[Stefan]

New video for 'The Air That I Breathe'.

 

 

[Jez]

This is pretty damned good ...and Del Vecchio isn't on it 

[KarpetRydOFunk]

I stumbled upon this on the main site, and immediately gave it a quick listen. Yeah, as Jez said, it's pretty damn good. Surprised no one's talking about it. 

[Stefan]

2 hours ago, KarpetRydOFunk said:

I stumbled upon this on the main site, and immediately gave it a quick listen. Yeah, as Jez said, it's pretty damn good. Surprised no one's talking about it. 

 

'Cause they have no taste, that's why...

[KarpetRydOFunk]

33 minutes ago, Stefan said:

 

'Cause they have no taste, that's why...

That and everything gets overshadowed and buried by all the political threads. 

[auslander]

Maybe I just don't want to always write negative opinions on music others inexplicably seem to like...

[KarpetRydOFunk]

10 minutes ago, auslander said:

Maybe I just don't want to always write negative opinions on music others inexplicably seem to like...

We don't mind. We all know your opinions are fucked anyway. ;}

[AlphaMale]

Just spun this a few hours ago and I liked it a lot. Good stuff.

[KarpetRydOFunk]

"The Air that I Breathe" is my favourite off this, and one of the best tracks this year. It's just such a good vibe. 

[Mr.AOR]

Fantastic album...