en http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ Thu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 Thu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 60 http://www.audioscrobbler.net/data/webservices sofiatalvik's Last.fm Journal http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal The Last.fm journal for sofiatalvik. Last.fm journals are a place to talk about all things music. New Album - January 31 - 2012 http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2012/01/17/5ai6ys_new_album_-_january_31_-_2012 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:34:48 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2012/01/17/5ai6ys_new_album_-_january_31_-_2012
The Owls Are Not What They Seem

2011 was a busy year for me. I worked hard to get an artist visa to the US, preparing for a tour that might go on for as long as two years. At the same time I wrote and recorded a new album. Now that I’ve landed in my tour in the US it’s also time for my new album to land. "The Owls Are Not What They Seem" is a collection of 12 new songs.



Pre-orders are available here:
The Owls Are Not What They Seem


My musical journey started out in 2004 when I recorded Blue Moon and me and my musicians all gathered in a basement studio in Stockholm recording acoustically and almost all the instruments at the same time. After that I tried a more common way of recording in layers, adding instruments upon instruments. For my third album I hired a producer, Tobias Fröberg and for my fourth album Florida i experimented with a bigger soundscape with more drums than I had ever used before.

For "The Owls Are Not What They Seem" I went back to basics. After having done an acoustic solo tour for my album Florida Acoustic in 2010 I felt I was in my best element when I was playing and singing at the same time without the restrains of headphones and click-tracks. So I decided to make an ablum that was the essence of that me. Just something I could record in my bedroom without the pressure of a big production, time and opinions from others.

All the songs on "The Owls Are Not What They Seem" are recorded that way. Me - playing and singing at the same time, then sparsely adding other instruments to enhance and highlight where I thought it was needed. My goal was to keep it down and make an acoustic album with a live, organic feel to it. I had no interest in changing the world or inventing something new. I just wanted to make a beautiful acoustic album.

/Sofia Talvik
http://sofiatalvik.com
http://facebook.com/sofiatalvikmusic
http://twitter.com/sofiatalvik]]> Be a part of the last part of the L.O.V.E saga http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2011/10/14/4te9oe_be_a_part_of_the_last_part_of_the_l.o.v.e_saga Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:32:54 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2011/10/14/4te9oe_be_a_part_of_the_last_part_of_the_l.o.v.e_saga Hi friend, this is a humble request so please bear with me.

I’m soon going to release“E - Part Four of L.O.V.E”, the last EP of an four piece EP saga called L.O.V.E, and I’d be very grateful if you could help me finalize this project. As a thank-you you can download the EP free once it’s completed. It would mean a great deal to me if you would be a part of this musical saga. where you can invest in exclusive items that I have for sale and get the download for free.

Help me fund this album today!
http://www.sofiatalvik.com/v-part-four-of-l-o-v-e


By using a fan-funded model to raise the money to release the EP, not only would you be influencing and enabling the release, you would have access to many rare opportunities to own a piece of my musical journey.

“L.O.V.E” consists of four separate EP’s with four tracks each, that will be released every 3 months during 2011.
The funding will pay for studio time, producer time, mastering and artwork.

Please read more about how this works at: http://www.sofiatalvik.com/v-part-four-of-l-o-v-e

I run my own label Makaki Music, produce everything myself and I’m very hands on with the music and everything around it. All the bundles are endorsed and personally produced. They represent a personal part of me and I want to share that with you.

Please help me get this EP funded today!
http://www.sofiatalvik.com/v-part-four-of-l-o-v-e

best,
Sofia Talvik
]]> New Release: O - Part Two of L.O.V.E http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2011/06/06/4f740g_new_release%3A_o_-_part_two_of_l.o.v.e Mon, 6 Jun 2011 16:57:41 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2011/06/06/4f740g_new_release%3A_o_-_part_two_of_l.o.v.e
O - Part Two of L.O.V.E

I’m so happy to announce that we have released O - Part Two of L.O.V.E – the second part in the L.O.V.E saga today!



Download it here:
Full Album / Free Song

Glow
Awfully Aware
The War
----- Secret Bonus Track

"O" is like the first part "L", entirely funded by Sofia fans that have followed the project from start to finish through site pledgemusic.com. Everyone who's participated and sponsored have been able to follow the recording via video, pictures, blogupdates and have also heard how songs evolved during production. By making four EP release in one year instead of a single album the dialogue with fans are kept alive.

The fans have been able to choose between different ways to sponsor. Among other things they have been so able to get their portrait painted by Sofia, a mystery box, posters, t-shirts, tote bags, skype concerts or get a personal written postcard.

During 2011 Sofia Talvik also releases a mirror project called "H.A.T.E" where four rock bands makes a cover EP on all of Sofia's "L.O.V.E" 3ps. First out with "H - Part One of H.A.T.E" is the U.K band "Ball of Mayhem" that interprets the songs from "L - Part One of L.O.V.E". Part two is currently being recorded by the Swedish hard rock band, G.A.I.N, and will be released at the end of the summer.

/Sofia Talvik
http://sofiatalvik.com
http://facebook.com/sofiatalvikmusic
http://twitter.com/sofiatalvik]]> New EP release. Get your copy here! http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2011/02/17/482zln_new_ep_release._get_your_copy_here%21 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:12:12 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2011/02/17/482zln_new_ep_release._get_your_copy_here%21
L - Part One OF L.O.V.E

I’m so happy to announce that we have released L - Part One OF L.O.V.E – the first of four EPs in the L.O.V.E saga today!



Download it here:
Full Album / Free Song

Nothing Quite So Gentle

First of all I would like to say thank you to all my fans who have made this EP possible by taking part of the production through pledgemusic.com. It’s been great having you along on the journey and I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have.

Here’s some pictures of the unique merch that my fans could take part of. All of it was custom made for the release. I’ve been busy as a bee the last couple of days manufacturing all the goodies that was sent out this week. All pledgers also got the digital download in their inbox today!

/Sofia Talvik
http://sofiatalvik.com
http://facebook.com/sofiatalvikmusic
http://twitter.com/sofiatalvik]]> VIDEO - This is how you pledge http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2011/01/29/46qrvr_video_-_this_is_how_you_pledge Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:09:22 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2011/01/29/46qrvr_video_-_this_is_how_you_pledge VIDEO - This is how you pledge

Hi everyone!

The EP “L” is the first part of a four piece saga called “L.O.V.E”

“L.O.V.E” consists of four separate EP’s with four tracks each, that will be released every 3 months during 2011.

I recorded a quick instruction on how easy it is to be a part of this new EP of mine! Just check out the video and follow the easy steps to be the first to own the new EP.



Join the pledge here:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/l-love-ep

The funding will pay for studio time, producer time, mastering and artwork.

20% of the profits will go to a charity that is close to my heart; ECPAT. Your donation will support ECPAT International’s work to prevent, protect and seek justice for child victims of sexual exploitation through legal, social and policy work undertaken for and with child survivors to deliver better care, improve practices and policies and ensure justice.

It means everything to me that you are part of this musical saga and by working with Pledge Music, I am pleased to announce that you now have the opportunity to get involved with my music at an even deeper level.

Join the pledge here:
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/l-love-ep

By using a ‘fan-funded’ model to raise the money to release the first EP “L”, not only would you be influencing and enabling the release, you would have access to many rare opportunities to own a piece of my musical journey. And in the end the whole “L.O.V.E” saga.

I run my own label, produce everything by myself and I’m very hands on with the music and everything around it. All the bundles are endorsed and personally produced. They represent a personal part of me and I want to share that with you.

Update:
We are up to 63% of the pledge now, but I still need more help to get to 100%. Help out today and support great music and make this EP come true!

/
Sofia Talvik

http://sofiatalvik.com
http://facebook.com/​sofiatalvikmusic
http://twitter.com/​sofiatalvik]]> Be a part of my new album "L" http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2010/12/15/43qy7y_be_a_part_of_my_new_album_%22l%22 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:03:23 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2010/12/15/43qy7y_be_a_part_of_my_new_album_%22l%22 Hi friend, this is a humble request so please bear with me.

I’m trying to raise funds for my new album “L”, the first EP of an four piece EP saga called L.O.V.E, and I’d be very grateful if you could help. As a thank-you you can download the EP free once it’s completed. It would mean a great deal to me if you would be a part of this musical saga. The minimum pledge of 10$ gets you the download when it’s done, but if you can also invest in exclusive items that I have for sale and get the download for free.


Help me fund this album today!
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/1490

Total funds right now:


By using a fan-funded model to raise the money to release the first EP “L”, not only would you be influencing and enabling the release, you would have access to many rare opportunities to own a piece of my musical journey. And in the end the whole “L.O.V.E” saga.
“L.O.V.E” consists of four separate EP’s with four tracks each, that will be released every 3 months during 2011.
The funding will pay for studio time, producer time, mastering and artwork.

Please read more about how this works at: http://www.pledgemusic.com/site/faq

20% of the profits will go to a charity that is close to my heart; ECPAT. Your donation will support ECPAT International’s work to prevent, protect and seek justice for child victims of sexual exploitation through legal, social and policy work undertaken for and with child survivors to deliver better care, improve practices and policies and ensure justice.

I run my own label Makaki Music, produce everything myself and I’m very hands on with the music and everything around it. All the bundles are endorsed and personally produced. They represent a personal part of me and I want to share that with you.

Please help me get this EP funded today!
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/1490

best,
Sofia Talvik]]> "Santa" FREE X-mas single for 2010 is released! http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2010/12/05/434m58_%22santa%22_free_x-mas_single_for_2010_is_released%21 Sun, 5 Dec 2010 22:23:33 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2010/12/05/434m58_%22santa%22_free_x-mas_single_for_2010_is_released%21
SANTA


Download it here:
English page / Swedish page


Every year I release a free single as a Christmas gift for my fans, but since Christmas also is a time for reflection I also urge my fans to support a good cause or a charity organization.

This year’s single “Santa” is given away to benefit The Body Shop and ECPAT’s world-wide campaign “Stop Sex Trafficking”, a campaign to bringing awareness of this modern-day slave trade that takes place around us, trafficking of children and young people. The single “Santa” is free to download as long as you help spread the message to all your friends on Facebook.
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Sofia Talvik
http://facebook.com/sofiatalvikmusic
http://twitter.com/sofiatalvik]]> ALBUM SALE – 1€ or decide your own price! http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2010/10/05/3ylaa2_album_sale_%E2%80%93_1%E2%82%AC_or_decide_your_own_price%21 Tue, 5 Oct 2010 11:48:11 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2010/10/05/3ylaa2_album_sale_%E2%80%93_1%E2%82%AC_or_decide_your_own_price%21 I’m having a sale on all my previous albums!



YOU CAN FIND MY SHOP HERE!

There are two different choices:

* Signed Album + Download – 6€
* Download only – 1€, or decide your own price

If you choose only to buy only the download you will get immediate download of the album in your choice of 320k mp3, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire.

/Sofia Talvik
http://sofiatalvik.com]]> All My Albums In Lossless http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2010/06/07/3oxww5_all_my_albums_in_lossless Mon, 7 Jun 2010 11:41:13 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2010/06/07/3oxww5_all_my_albums_in_lossless Now you can listen to ALL my music in one place.

Just point your browser to http://music.sofiatalvik.com and start listening. You can even choose your own price if you decide to buy a download.

All albums and singles are available in multiple formats, choose from .mp3, FLAC, Apple Lossless etc.



I do my best to service your needs! :)

/Sofia Talvik]]> New album discount http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2010/05/24/3nr54u_new_album_discount Mon, 24 May 2010 12:47:10 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/sofiatalvik/journal/2010/05/24/3nr54u_new_album_discount Hi,
First of all I want to thank you for supporting me as an artist and for listening to my music. Thanks to you I've been able to continue producing music, and this month I just released my fourth album "Florida"

I want to offer you a 15% discount as a new customer in my shop if you want to order the new album "Florida"

Visit my shop today and add this voucher code to your cart after adding products from the shop:

Code: FLORIDA

SHOP: http://sofiatalvik.com/shop



I run my own record label and I produce and release all my work on my own, and I'm also running my own online shop. It's very important for me to have a close relationship with my fans. All orders are handled and shipped out from my own little home here in Stockholm, Sweden.

I've also been busy screen printing my own t-shirts and bags. I had a blast doing it and I will design more prints and bags later on.

Right now you can stream the whole album and even download a free song directly from my homepage.

Have a great summer and I hope to hear from you soon and see you in my little online shop.

Best
/Sofia Talvik
http://facebook.com/sofiatalvik
http://twitter.com/sofiatalvik
http://sofiatalvik.com/]]>