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Robert Normann

Postby sockeye » Tue May 08, 2007 7:40 pm

Never see his name mentioned in these parts. I haven't heard much, but what I have heard I really liked. Anyone know if there is a US source for his CDs? Hot Club Records issued 5 CDs of his playing but they seem to be out of print.

thanks in advance,

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Robert Normann

Postby Flabben » Thu May 10, 2007 2:18 pm

Can't help you with a US supplier, but here's a good site anyway: http://www.robertnormann.no/indexuk.html.
There you'll find the CDs (now on Normann Records), a DVD, Note Book, interesting bio written by Jon Larsen (Hot Club de Norvege/Hot Club Records), sound clips, video and audio samples, etc.
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Postby sockeye » Thu May 10, 2007 7:19 pm

Thanks Morten. Aside from the language and ordering challenges these discs start out at something like $28 before shipping. The tottering US dollar doesn't help in these cases. Even the digital downloads are pricey!

I would like to find a nice sampler before I take a deeper financial plunge.

Any strong recommendations for Normann, or particular recordings/eras/tracks to look for?

thanks!

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Postby Cuimean » Thu May 10, 2007 10:27 pm

I think there are some of his early recordings on the "Jazz a la Gitane" CDs on the Saga Jazz label (http://www.sagajazz.com/). Look for tracks by String Swing.
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Postby Larssen » Fri May 11, 2007 3:02 am

Hi,
the Definitive collection vol. 1-5 are available on iTunes, here in Norway anyway.

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Robert Normann CD's

Postby Robert Normann » Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:27 am

Hi guys.

If you are looking for Robert Normann CD's for promotional use, just simply write to the record label Normann Records AS (http://www.normannrecords.no)

They (or we) will be helpful with promotional material.

If you are looking for Robert Normann CD's for personal/private use, I am sorry to say you have to buy. (http://www.normann.musiconline.no/shop/displayArtist.asp?id=13221)

Or if you have some questions regarding collating and disseminating information relating to the extensive artistic works of Robert Normann, please email me or use this forum.

:D

PS: The record label Normann Records AS is owned by the Robert Normann family. They also own the copyrights of all Robert Normann work. Hot Club Records do no longer have the rights to promote or sell Robert Normann CD's and items.
Best regards
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c/o Normann Records AS
www.normannrecords.no
www.robertnormann.no
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Postby stubla » Wed Aug 22, 2007 7:07 am

Are there any transcription books of Normann available;he had a great harmonic sense.
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Postby Robert Normann » Wed Aug 22, 2007 7:59 am

Hi Stu.

Yes, there is. Take a look here:
http://www.normann.musiconline.no/shop/ ... &aid=13221

"" Transcriptions by Anders Somby. A big sensation is now available, the Robert Normann's Music book. After two years of hard work, Anders Somby has finally managed to write down Robert Normann¿s very special way to play. This Music book, is a must for every one that want to learn how to play the guitar, particularly for those who want to learn the way Robert Normann played. Jon Larsen, 1994 ""
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Postby Sigurd » Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:09 am

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R16fvAHgGTw[/youtube]
A great musician, and a very interesting right hand technique. It looks like he's using a plectrum when soloing, but he's just using his fingers. I don't know how he's doing it, but it gives him great flexibility in his playing
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Postby Stackabones » Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:00 am

Fun musician!

What kind of guitar is that?

Also ... at around 1:40 in the youtube vid ... it looks like a mic has been attached to the neck at around the 12th fret?!?!?! :?:
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Postby Sigurd » Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:35 pm

The guitar is a Rayhorn-O-seven. Check here for more information: http://www.minegitarer.com/extras-4.htm
And here are some pictures: http://www.rockemuseet.no/Robert%20Normann%20Rayhorn.htm
The pickup you see was installed by robert to give extra amplification to the bass-strings. He was quite an inventor, he even constructed and made his own amplifier by the same time Charlie Christian with the electric guitar did his first recordings with the Benny Goodman Sextet (October 1939) :shock:
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Postby Stackabones » Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:53 pm

Thanks, Sigurd! Great info!!! :D
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