<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>Traveling the world &#187; Trombone</title> <atom:link href="http://www.lekaro.no/tag/trombone/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.lekaro.no</link> <description>Little bit of this and a little bit of that in my life</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:00:55 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <xhtml:meta xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="robots" content="noindex" /> <item><title>Happy Birthday Norway !</title><link>http://www.lekaro.no/music/happy-birthday-norway/</link> <comments>http://www.lekaro.no/music/happy-birthday-norway/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Roar</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Music]]></category> <category><![CDATA[This and that]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trombone]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lekaro.com/?p=435</guid> <description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s that day again. Where people get out no matter if the rain is pouring or we got a bit of snow in the air. People dress up, are happy and celebrate our independence day. I&#8217;ve hopefully been able to get up  &#8230; <a href="http://www.lekaro.no/music/happy-birthday-norway/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.lekaro.no/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/17.mai_.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-435];player=img;" title="17.mai"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-436" title="17.mai" src="http://www.lekaro.no/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/17.mai_-150x150.jpg" alt="17.mai  150x150 Happy Birthday Norway !" width="150" height="150" /></a>It&#8217;s that day again.</p><p>Where people get out no matter if the rain is pouring or we got a bit of snow in the air. People dress up, are happy and celebrate our independence day.</p><p>I&#8217;ve hopefully been able to get up by now and is heading into town dressed in my marching band uniform and with my trombone ready.</p><p>Or at least that&#8217;s the plan.</p><p>And for those that don&#8217;t know it. Her is the lyrics for the Norwegian National hymn if you come across some Norwegians abroad. I know this one played a lot in Sydney when I was there <img src="http://www.lekaro.no/wp-content/themes/grey-opaque/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="icon biggrin Happy Birthday Norway !" title="Smilie: :D" /></p><p><strong>Ja vi elsker. </strong></p><p>1.<br /> Ja, vi elsker dette landet,<br /> som det stiger frem,<br /> furet, værbitt over vannet,<br /> med de tusen hjem.<br /> Elsker, elsker det og tenker<br /> på vår far og mor<br /> og den saganatt som senker<br /> drømme på vår jord.<br /> Og den saganatt som senker,<br /> senker drømme på vår jord.</p><p>2.<br /> Dette landet Harald berget<br /> med sin kjemperad,<br /> dette landet Håkon verget<br /> medens Øyvind kvad;<br /> Olav på det landet malte<br /> korset med sitt blod,<br /> fra dets høye Sverre talte<br /> Roma midt imot.</p><p>3.<br /> Bønder sine økser brynte<br /> hvor en hær dro frem,<br /> Tordenskiold langs kysten lynte,<br /> så den lystes hjem.<br /> Kvinner selv stod opp og strede<br /> som de vare menn;<br /> andre kunne bare grede,<br /> men det kom igjen!</p><p>4.<br /> Visstnok var vi ikke mange,<br /> men vi strakk dog til,<br /> da vi prøvdes noen gange,<br /> og det stod på spill;<br /> ti vi heller landet brente<br /> enn det kom til fall;<br /> husker bare hva som hendte<br /> ned på Fredrikshald![3]</p><p>5.<br /> Hårde tider har vi døyet,<br /> ble til sist forstøtt;<br /> men i verste nød blåøyet<br /> frihet ble oss født.<br /> Det gav faderkraft å bære<br /> hungersnød og krig,<br /> det gav døden selv sin ære –<br /> og det gav forlik.</p><p>6.<br /> Fienden sitt våpen kastet,<br /> opp visiret for,<br /> vi med undren mot ham hastet,<br /> ti han var vår bror.<br /> Drevne frem på stand av skammen<br /> gikk vi søderpå;<br /> nu vi står tre brødre sammen,<br /> og skal sådan stå!</p><p>7.<br /> Norske mann i hus og hytte,<br /> takk din store Gud!<br /> Landet ville han beskytte,<br /> skjønt det mørkt så ut.<br /> Alt hva fedrene har kjempet,<br /> mødrene har grett,<br /> har den Herre stille lempet<br /> så vi vant vår rett.</p><p>8.<br /> Ja, vi elsker dette landet,<br /> som det stiger frem,<br /> furet, værbitt over vannet,<br /> med de tusen hjem.<br /> Og som fedres kamp har hevet<br /> det av nød til seir,<br /> også vi, når det blir krevet,<br /> for dets fred slår leir.</p><p>And another song that you might get to hear</p><p><strong>Norge i rødt, hvitt og blått</strong> (Norway in red, white and blue )</p><p>Hvor hen du går i li og i fjell,<br /> en vinterdag, en sommerkveld blant fjord og fossevell.<br /> Fra eng og mo med furutrær,<br /> fra havets bryn med fiskevær og til de hvite skjær.<br /> Møter du landet i trefarget drakt,<br /> svøpt i et gjenskinn av flaggets fargeprakt.<br /> Se, en hvitstammet bjerk oppi heien<br /> rammer stripen av blåklokker inn.<br /> Mot den rødmalte stuen ved veien,<br /> det er flagget som vaier i vind.<br /> Ja, så hvitt som det hvite er sneen,<br /> og det røde har kveldssolen fått,<br /> Og det blå ga sin farge til breen,<br /> Det er Norge i rødt, hvitt og blått!</p><p>En vårdag i en solskinnstund<br /> på benken i Studenterlund der sitter han og hun<br /> To unge nyutsprungne russ,<br /> to ganske nylig tente bluss i tyve grader pluss.<br /> Hun er som en gryende forsommerdag,<br /> som farves av gjenskinnet fra det norske flagg.<br /> Ja, så hvitt som det hvite er kjolen<br /> og så rødt som det rø hennes kinn.<br /> Hennes øyne er blå som fiolen,<br /> hun er flagget som vaier i vind.<br /> Han har freidig og hvitlugget panne,<br /> og en lue i rødt har han fått.<br /> Med en lyseblå tiltro til landet,<br /> står vår ungdom i rødt, hvitt og blått!</p><p>De kjempet både hun og han!<br /> Nå lyser seirens baunebrann, utover Norges land.<br /> Mot himlen stiger flagg ved flagg<br /> som tusen gledesbål i dag, for alle vunne slag.<br /> Det knitrer som før over hytte og slott,<br /> et flammende merke i rødt og hvitt og blått.<br /> Som en regnbuens tegn under skyen,<br /> skal det evig i fremtiden stå.<br /> Se, det glitrer på ny over byen,<br /> i det røde og hvite og blå.<br /> La det runge fra gaten og torget,<br /> over landet som nordmenn har fått:<br /> Du er vårt, du er vårt, gamle Norge!<br /> Vi vil kle deg i rødt, hvitt og blått!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.lekaro.no/music/happy-birthday-norway/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Bands Crossing Borders</title><link>http://www.lekaro.no/music/bands-crossing-borders/</link> <comments>http://www.lekaro.no/music/bands-crossing-borders/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:03:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Roar</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Music]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trombone]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lekaro.com/?p=417</guid> <description><![CDATA[Only two weeks late, well shit happens Two weeks ago I spent the weekend at Årvoll skole where we were part of something I really enjoy. Bands Crossing Borders is a cooperation between NMF in Norway and the Field Band Foundation  &#8230; <a href="http://www.lekaro.no/music/bands-crossing-borders/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Only two weeks late, well shit happens <img src="http://www.lekaro.no/wp-content/themes/grey-opaque/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt="icon smile Bands Crossing Borders" title="Smilie: :)" /></p><p>Two weeks ago I spent the weekend at Årvoll skole where we were part of something I really enjoy.</p><p>Bands Crossing Borders is a cooperation between <a href="http://www.spilleglede.no/" target="_blank">NMF</a> in Norway and the <a title="Field Band Foundation" href="http://www.fieldband.org.za/" target="_blank">Field Band Foundation </a>in South Africa. Since 2001 there has been an exchange of musicians between Norway and South Africa. Four or five South Africans come to Norway and some Norwegian go to South Africa to teach and learn music.</p><p>In Norway the South Africans travel around the country having seminars with different band where they teach South African songs and dance to Norwegians. Or try to <img src="http://www.lekaro.no/wp-content/themes/grey-opaque/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt="icon smile Bands Crossing Borders" title="Smilie: :)" /></p><p>The playing of music usually works out good, but getting stiff Norwegians to move is another matter <img src="http://www.lekaro.no/wp-content/themes/grey-opaque/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt="icon smile Bands Crossing Borders" title="Smilie: :)" /> At least when it comes to the older generation like us. I guess the kids are easier to get moving.</p><p>But still it&#8217;s a lot of fun, you learn some new tunes by ear and play beats and rhythms that are a bit different from what we are used to.</p><p>This is the second time I&#8217;m part of it and I&#8217;m hoping it&#8217;s not the last.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lekaro.no/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/21032010.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-417];player=img;" title="playing"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-418" title="playing" src="http://www.lekaro.no/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/21032010-1024x768.jpg" alt="21032010 1024x768 Bands Crossing Borders" width="590" height="442" /></a>I guess this picture sums up a bit of how it can be <img src="http://www.lekaro.no/wp-content/themes/grey-opaque/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="icon biggrin Bands Crossing Borders" title="Smilie: :D" /></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.lekaro.no/music/bands-crossing-borders/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Back from &#8220;bandcamp&#8221; :-D</title><link>http://www.lekaro.no/music/back-from-bandcamp/</link> <comments>http://www.lekaro.no/music/back-from-bandcamp/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:24:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Roar</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Music]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trombone]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lekaro.com/?p=235</guid> <description><![CDATA[The weekend has almost come to an end, and this one has been a good one. I&#8217;ve been to Hamar with some people form Sørkedalen brass and Vivo brass where we have had a seminar with some south Africans that are  &#8230; <a href="http://www.lekaro.no/music/back-from-bandcamp/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The weekend has almost come to an end, and this one has been a good one.</p><p>I&#8217;ve been to Hamar with some people form <a href="http://www.sorkedalenbrass.no" target="_blank">Sørkedalen brass</a> and <a href="http://www.vivobrass.no/" target="_blank">Vivo brass</a> where we have had a seminar with some south Africans that are in Norway on a exchange program. They travel around the country doing seminars like the one we have been to and performing.</p><p>This weekend it was our turn, and apparently we are the first grown up band they&#8217;ve had. Which would be challenging in it self. but it went very well, I thing everyone there have had a great time.</p><p>We have rehearsed a few pieces without sheet music, just by listening to the instructors. It&#8217;s a lot of fun and actually not to hard. The biggest problem is remembering which parts belong to which song. But when you put it all together it seems to be working reasonably well.</p><p>The real test comes next Saturday when we are giving a concert with the stuff we have been working on this weekend. I&#8217;m really looking forward to that to, and hope I&#8217;ll remember what to play.</p><p>A week is a long time <img src="http://www.lekaro.no/wp-content/themes/grey-opaque/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt="icon smile Back from bandcamp : D" title="Smilie: :)" /></p><p>if you are in town you should come visit and ave a good time. The concert is held at <a href="http://www.bydel-bjerke.oslo.kommune.no/kultur_og_fritid/arvoll_gard_kultur_og_aktivitetssenter/article107581-1660.html" target="_blank">Årvoll Gård</a></p><p>Check out the poster: <a href="http://www.lekaro.no/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/plakat-konsert-070209-1.pdf">concert poster</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.lekaro.no/music/back-from-bandcamp/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The hunt is over !!</title><link>http://www.lekaro.no/music/the-hunt-is-over/</link> <comments>http://www.lekaro.no/music/the-hunt-is-over/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:39:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Roar</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Music]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trombone]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lekaro.com/?p=199</guid> <description><![CDATA[Today I&#8217;ve been to a music store and been looking and testing new trombones. And eventually I found the one for me It&#8217;s not actually a bomb that I ended up with an CONN 88H, but it could have been  &#8230; <a href="http://www.lekaro.no/music/the-hunt-is-over/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today I&#8217;ve been to a music store and been looking and testing new trombones. And eventually I found the one for me <img src="http://www.lekaro.no/wp-content/themes/grey-opaque/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt="icon smile The hunt is over !! " title="Smilie: :)" /></p><p>It&#8217;s not actually a bomb that I ended up with an CONN 88H, but it could have been different. We went through and tested six different instruments but in the end the one I got felt the best for me. Tried one that was twice the price but it didn&#8217;t feel as good as the one I&#8217;ve got so I&#8217;m really happy.</p><p>But still it&#8217;s not cheap, but I think the 20k NOK is well worth it in the end.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.lekaro.no/music/the-hunt-is-over/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The hunt is on!</title><link>http://www.lekaro.no/music/the-hunt-is-on/</link> <comments>http://www.lekaro.no/music/the-hunt-is-on/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:32:27 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Roar</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Music]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trombone]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.lekaro.com/?p=99</guid> <description><![CDATA[My old trombone was damaged by the airlines and now I'm looking for something new. <a href="http://www.lekaro.no/music/the-hunt-is-on/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week while travelling back from Austria, my trombone got a bit mishandled by the airlines. So now it&#8217;s been sent off for repairs.</p><p>This seems to be the start of something larger.</p><p>Yesterday I got to borrow a friends trombone in order to have something to play on while mine is being fixed, and now I&#8217;m sold. I need to get my self a better trombone that the one I got. Both the one I&#8217;ve borrowed and one I tested yesterday are way easier to play than my old one. I had such a good time playing yesterday.</p><p>And so the hunt is on to figure out which one I would like to play, and to figure out what I can afford <img src="http://www.lekaro.no/wp-content/themes/grey-opaque/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt="icon smile The hunt is on!" title="Smilie: :-)" /></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.lekaro.no/music/the-hunt-is-on/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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