Review: “Star Wars” – NRK1 – We reviewed “Star Wars” song by song

TV: In tonight’s “Star Wars”, Norwegian in Norwegian was the theme. It was Fredrik Domaas who pulled the shortest straw when nine participants became eight.

Dagbladet reviewed the performances song by song.

1. Jorun Stiansen: “We Live” – ​​Wenche Myhre

From one to the other. The hard rock rebel, Vince Neil, has tonight been replaced by Norwegian-Norwegian veteran, Wenche Myhre. You have to know a lot to get through an entire “Star Wars” season. Jorun kicks off this trotter with insistent energy and a lot of weight. She is doing well, but there is still a bit of nerve missing here. Maybe it’s because she focuses too much on technique and phrasing? If Jorun had shrugged and let the song live its natural life, she would definitely have gotten more back.

2. Alexandra Rotan: “Not like the others” – Sondre Justad

The first thing that strikes you with this performance is Alexandra’s strength as a communicator. This is a text that tears at the heart when it gets the right treatment – and it gets it here. Alexandra puts both weight and soul behind the phrases. In addition, she sings nicely and painfully. Her voice suits the format excellently well, which means that she also has the surplus to sit back and enjoy the moment.

Of course, that kind of thing does not go unnoticed. Well delivered from Alexandra.

Heidi Ruud Ellingsen: “Have a dream” – Trygve Hoff

Heidi is a formidable singer, no doubt about it. She has a large register and a lot of technique, although she skims a bit on a few notes here and there. But it does not matter terribly all the time she sings very beautifully. One thing that is obviously a thing and that is that she consistently breaks up the rhythm in the phrases. But again, she sings very well then.

4. Kevin Mbugua: “The smile in your own mirror” – Chris Holsten

Kevin obviously has a lot he wants to say here and he really offers himself. This song is also not an easy task technically. Kevin rowes it ashore convincingly. Mostly. He gets on his nerves from time to time, which means that he overcompensates here and there – the phrases become somewhat affected and airy. In any case, it’s a big deal in the big picture. Kevin did what he came for.

5. Anna-Lisa Kumoji: “I will never forget you” – Emma Steinbakken

From Hellbillies to Emma Stenbakken to Anna-Lisa Kumoji. This gem of a song moistened many a corner of the eye when it set the tone for one of the most gripping scenes in the Rådebank series. One of the things that made it so effective was Steinbakken’s natural sound and presence. Anna-Lisa naturally has a different approach and tone of voice. But she still manages to get her neck hair to stand up and a little more. Her interpretation is more sacred and high-pitched. But the message is the same and it comes out clearly and distinctly.

6. Marius Roth Christensen: “Get me up” – Rolf Løvland

It’s easy to stay a lot when interpreting a song like this. Especially when you have the tool to do it, which Marius obviously has. He is a formidable singer technically. He still stays on the mat throughout the song, and only goes where he should. Maybe he saves on the powder for the opera broadcast? If you have to advance that he gets there then. If you have to criticize something, it is that the song choice feels terribly safe.

7. Fredrik Domaas: “The best I know” – Hellbillies

Fredrik is in the big picture a relatively new artist, but he still shows a maturity and calm that many seasoned artists can envy him. When he hits, it’s beautiful as just that. And that, he does right here – a bit of vocal acrobatics notwithstanding. The crucial thing is that he lands on his feet all the way. And it is regardless of the nerve in the communication here that matters.

Carina Dahl: “The finest Chevy” – Halva Priset (feat. Maria Mena)

Carina is not the most technical singer in this heat. It applies when she goes up in the register – there are some sour tones here and there and a bit a lot of “arms and legs”. But at the same time, Carina has a naturalness in sound and interpretation that suits the song in a good way. The art is often to choose something that suits you and your character. That way, Carina hit the mark here.

9. Bjørn Tomren: “I am a stranger” – Norwegian folk tune

This can also be done. Or, what can one say – that’s how it should be done. Bjørn Tomren shows everyone how it sounds when you sing with your heart on the outside of your white shirt and all your nerves in high tension. So simple and so complex at the same time. The whole performance appears almost extraterrestrial. Bjørn is a unique artist and here he really gets to show why. Pure magic, simple and easy.

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