Øystein Olaf Sunde (born 24 January 1947) is a Norwegianfolk singer and guitarist. He is known for his high-speed guitar and banjo style and his satirical lyrics. Although often regarded as a comedian, Sunde is a versatile guitarist who has played with several Dixieland bands and jazz combos over the years.
He was born 24 January 1947 in Oslo, but his family moved to Skarnes in 1954 where Sunde went to school. In 1955, the family moved back to Lambertseter in Oslo and Sunde continued school there. The same year he started playing piano, but he did not like this because he was forced to rehearse scales and partially because his teacher could play boogiewoogie and Sunde was not allowed to do so by his teacher. Despite protests from his parents he ended his piano playing career at the age of 7.
The next instrument Sunde played was a recorder but he started to cry after one hour, so he got a big grapefruit to comfort him, but after eating it he started to cry again. It was at this point his mother realized that he was not fit for playing this kind of instrument and later he started to play a B-Cornet. Even though Sunde did not quite find this instrument comfortable he played it for a few years mainly because he had failed so many times earlier.
When Sunde attended 6th grade his woodwork teacher made him make a mandolinlaika without any drawings. When finished, the instrument was too big but sounded magnificent. This was what caused Sunde to find music fun mainly because he was not forced to practice this instrument. Later Sunde bought a used guitar, and the mandolin was never used again.
In 1960 Sunde heard the song "Apache" played by The Shadows and he was "hooked". Later, at his confirmation, he got his first electric guitar. He dreamed of a Fender but it would take Sunde 11 years to get one. He also met one of his 'heroes' Chet Atkins in late 1971 who taught him some valuable lessons for 45 minutes.
Sunde attended the obligatory military service in the Norwegian Air Force base at Kolsås after basic training at Gardermoen. During his military training he wrote one of his hits "Fire melk og dagbla' for i går" on a boring night shift. After a while Sunde was allowed to postpone his military training to attend to "Schous Tekniske Institutt" for education. In 1969 he had to serve the remainder of his military training at Kolsås.
At the end of the sixties Sunde was working on an education as engineer. However, during a Norwegian class Sunde was bored and instead of paying attention he wrote one of his greatest hits, named "Jaktprat." "Jaktprat" is one of Øystein Sunde's most famous songs ever. Due to many positive responses to this song it was at this point in his life that Sunde realized that he was "on track" of something that he should continue doing.
After a successful cooperation with Mikkel Aas in late 1970 after releasing the LP "1001 Fnatt", who sold over 25000 copies, Sunde decided to drop education and work full-time as an entertainer.
The start of a career
In 1976, Øystein Sunde moved back to Skarnes with his wife Gudrun, where he could pursue his hobbies, like model airplanes and garden golf.
Øystein Sunde became a part of the musician social environment in the capital, and he could often be found at the singer's club Dolphins with talented people like Kari Svendsen, Lillebjørn Nilsen, Ole Paus, Finn Kalvik and Hege Tunaal. He has played in bands like Hitch-Hikers, Hi-Five, Christiania Fusel & Blaagress and Gitarkameratene (with fellow guitarists Lillebjørn Nilsen, Halvdan Sivertsen and Jan Eggum), and he has participated in matinées, but he gained most fame as a solo artist. His lyrics are often about everyday situations from his own life, like nappy changing and model airplanes. He has said that he cannot write a song that contains no comic element. Expressions like "kjekt å ha" ("nice to have") have entered the Norwegian everyday language.
His recordings also include several instrumentals, like the folk tune Fanitullen or the high-speed, technical Ned Vøringsfossen (Down the Vøringsfossen Waterfall) and Lynavleder'n and the challenging Kulingbarsel.
Andreas Diesen once described Sunde as "a master with words and a great musical talent". "When describing Øystein Sunde, I can quote André Bjerke, who once said about himself that he 'was into words'. Sunde sings about the German caravan on Norwegian roads or about artisans at their worst - all with a lot of irony."
Recognition
Øystein Sunde was the first Scandinavian to receive a signature model series from C. F. Martin & Company.[1]
Sunde is by many considered one of Norway's finest guitarists, which has led to several myths about his skill. The most common is that Eric Clapton and/or Mark Knopfler is supposed to have said that Sunde is the world's best guitar player.[2][3] Evidence of this myth is non-existent and it is similar to another myth involving Phil Keaggy and Jimi Hendrix. Jimi Hendrix is supposed to have said that Terry Kath is better than himself.
Covers
A handful of Øystein's songs are covers of other artists.
Spinner Records and Øystein Sundes official web page
January 22, 2023
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7 References 8 External linksEarly years EditHe was born 24 January 1947 in Oslo but his family moved to Skarnes in 1954 where Sunde went to school In 1955 the family moved back to Lambertseter in Oslo and Sunde continued school there The same year he started playing piano but he did not like this because he was forced to rehearse scales and partially because his teacher could play boogiewoogie and Sunde was not allowed to do so by his teacher Despite protests from his parents he ended his piano playing career at the age of 7 The next instrument Sunde played was a recorder but he started to cry after one hour so he got a big grapefruit to comfort him but after eating it he started to cry again It was at this point his mother realized that he was not fit for playing this kind of instrument and later he started to play a B Cornet Even though Sunde did not quite find this instrument comfortable he played it for a few years mainly because he had failed so many times earlier When Sunde attended 6th grade his woodwork teacher made him make a mandolinlaika without any drawings When finished the instrument was too big but sounded magnificent This was what caused Sunde to find music fun mainly because he was not forced to practice this instrument Later Sunde bought a used guitar and the mandolin was never used again In 1960 Sunde heard the song Apache played by The Shadows and he was hooked Later at his confirmation he got his first electric guitar He dreamed of a Fender but it would take Sunde 11 years to get one He also met one of his heroes Chet Atkins in late 1971 who taught him some valuable lessons for 45 minutes Sunde attended the obligatory military service in the Norwegian Air Force base at Kolsas after basic training at Gardermoen During his military training he wrote one of his hits Fire melk og dagbla for i gar on a boring night shift After a while Sunde was allowed to postpone his military training to attend to Schous Tekniske Institutt for education In 1969 he had to serve the remainder of his military training at Kolsas At the end of the sixties Sunde was working on an education as engineer However during a Norwegian class Sunde was bored and instead of paying attention he wrote one of his greatest hits named Jaktprat Jaktprat is one of Oystein Sunde s most famous songs ever Due to many positive responses to this song it was at this point in his life that Sunde realized that he was on track of something that he should continue doing After a successful cooperation with Mikkel Aas in late 1970 after releasing the LP 1001 Fnatt who sold over 25000 copies Sunde decided to drop education and work full time as an entertainer The start of a career EditIn 1976 Oystein Sunde moved back to Skarnes with his wife Gudrun where he could pursue his hobbies like model airplanes and garden golf Oystein Sunde became a part of the musician social environment in the capital and he could often be found at the singer s club Dolphins with talented people like Kari Svendsen Lillebjorn Nilsen Ole Paus Finn Kalvik and Hege Tunaal He has played in bands like Hitch Hikers Hi Five Christiania Fusel amp Blaagress and Gitarkameratene with fellow guitarists Lillebjorn Nilsen Halvdan Sivertsen and Jan Eggum and he has participated in matinees but he gained most fame as a solo artist His lyrics are often about everyday situations from his own life like nappy changing and model airplanes He has said that he cannot write a song that contains no comic element Expressions like kjekt a ha nice to have have entered the Norwegian everyday language His recordings also include several instrumentals like the folk tune Fanitullen or the high speed technical Ned Voringsfossen Down the Voringsfossen Waterfall and Lynavleder n and the challenging Kulingbarsel Andreas Diesen once described Sunde as a master with words and a great musical talent When describing Oystein Sunde I can quote Andre Bjerke who once said about himself that he was into words Sunde sings about the German caravan on Norwegian roads or about artisans at their worst all with a lot of irony Recognition EditOystein Sunde was the first Scandinavian to receive a signature model series from C F Martin amp Company 1 Sunde is by many considered one of Norway s finest guitarists which has led to several myths about his skill The most common is that Eric Clapton and or Mark Knopfler is supposed to have said that Sunde is the world s best guitar player 2 3 Evidence of this myth is non existent and it is similar to another myth involving Phil Keaggy and Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix is supposed to have said that Terry Kath is better than himself Covers EditA handful of Oystein s songs are covers of other artists Songname Original Artist Original SongnameFordommens Ar Jack Yellen George L Cobb Alabama JubileeSett deg i armkroken min Flatt amp Scruggs Roll in My Sweet Baby s ArmsKjepper i romhjula Roger Miller You Can t Rollerskate In a Buffalo HerdDet aekke lett a vaerra kuul Shel Silverstein It Doesn t Pay to Be HipKla Jerry Reed The ClawLynavleder n Jerry Reed Lightning RodPa kne over fisketorget Jerry Reed Jerry s BreakdownFlyver n Jerry Reed Swinging 69Jentelei Jerry Reed Woman Shy127 Vannrett Jerry Reed Stump WaterDe Hebraiske Alper Trad Black Mountain Rag60 om da n Roger Miller Curley Putman Dad Blame Anything a Man Can t QuitAna Sira Louis Prima Buona SeraHei Henry Ford Dick Feller Lord Mr FordLiten og gronn Steve Goodman The City of New OrleansOnkel n til Per Erik The Beatles Lady MadonnaBokreol Elvis Presley King CreoleSjafor Skynd deg hjem for det snor Johnny Otis Willie and the Hand JiveNa har u fatt meg The Kinks You Really Got MeEn liten beta blues Jerry Reed A Little Bit of BluesIkke no spesielt sted a dra Chuck Berry No Particular Place to GoPublications EditMusic Edit Albums Edit 1001 Fnatt 1970 Det aret det var sa bratt 1971 Ikke bare tyll 1974 Kla 1974 Pa sangens vinger 1976 Haertata hort 1979 Barkebille Boogie 1981 I husbukkens tegn 1984 Overbuljongterningpakkmesterassistent 1986 Kjekt a ha featuring Bela Fleck recorded in Nashville 1989 Du ma kke komme her og komme her 1994 Na er begeret nadd 1999 Sann er e bare 2005 Meget i sloyd 2008 Bestefar 2016 Compilation Albums Edit Oystein Sundes beste 1977 Oystein Sunde i boks 1985 Oystein Sundes 40 beste 1990 Sundes Verden 2006 Sundes 5 forste 2012 Special albums for the Swedish market Edit Sunderfundigheter 1973 Hurtbuller i hvit saus 1975 With Christiania Fusel amp Blaagress Edit Som varmt hvetebrod i tort gress 1972 Books with lyrics and sheet music for his own songs Edit Viser uten slips 1972 Kjekt a ha 1 1990 Kjekkere a ha 2 1992 Du ma kke komme her og komme her 1997 Sann Er e Bare 2005 See also EditOrdentlig Radio An Internet radio station with Norwegian music started by Sunde and others References Edit Oystein Sunde med signaturgitar 29 October 2009 http www nrk no nett tv klipp 600266 dead link 11 Mars 1999 16 February 2012 External links EditSpinner Records and 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