Music: Marit Larsen

So after promising to have a recommendation from my re-listening of our recordings I came across this one. She was the first support on Jason Mraz' UK tour earlier this year, and I believe has picked up quite a following in her native Norway and throughout some of Europe. Marit Larsen is her name. Her live set up was a fairly usual set up for a folk-pop band. Acoustic guitars, piano, a few strings and some light percussion. Her character shines through the music. Which is what really lights up performance and makes her stand out.

Now it's strange to say, but I feel that her studio albums are way over-produced. The live performance is where she and her music really excels. If I have to pick any songs from her albums, that are worth checking out; from her album "The Chase" the song Fuel, for it's stripped back feel. I'd also say check the single called "If a Song Could Get Me You" which is just annoyingly catchy pop.

But more importantly, seek her out live. I think since the Jason Mraz tour she has retreated back into mainland Europe, but still worth trying to look out for Marits shows!

Click the pic to get to Marit Larsens site!


(picture sourced from flickr)