Hamsun Street
Knut Hamsun’s intense poems about life, death, and love have always fascinated singer songwriter Richard Nygård. These poems have now, for
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Come on Sunshine
Richard Nygård tar oss med på en reise til den forbudte kjærlighetens euforiske landskap, der han løper mot solen og
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About The Beautybag
Singer songwriter Richard Nygaard started writing songs while studying printmaking at Oslo National academy of the arts. The Beautybag is
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God be Good to You
The Beautybag tonesetter et av Hamsuns mindre kjente dikt, og omformer det til en ettertenksom ballade om lengsel og håp.
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Huskonsert: The Beautybag + Tom Griffin (UK)
Where: somewhere in Ås. Opens 19:00. Consert: 20:00. CC: 100 NOK (cash or vipps). Order ticket: indigorado@gmail.com
Tom Griffin is a veteran of the late 90’s Brit-indie scene. He moved to Oslo, turning his hand to writing supercharged folk-rock. The songs of The Beautybag (Richard Nygaard) conjure a contemplative atmosphere which is matched with his musical ability and rounded vocals.
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Bright & Silent
In the Norwegian midsummer night they secretly meet, when the night is bright and silent. For the first time a poem by Knut Hamsun has been used in an English song.
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Angel Faces Smile – live
An old time classic performed one hot summer evening in Oslo.
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The Streets of Ghent
Walking slowly through Ghent, with ink, paper and a guitar. That old, medieval town in Belgium gives inspiration, excitement and bliss. The animation is created with 88 different ink drawings. The drawings are based on google street view, and Richard’s own memories of Ghent.
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She Was Gone
I find my self torn apart, and sunk into oblivion. Away from God, the earth and her heart. Oh, hear
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Ain’t the One You Had in Mind
Ain’t the One You Had in Mind is the second single from the debut album “Heavy Luggage”. The song focuses
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Hamburger Küchensessions
Richard went to record a few songs at Hamburger Küchensessions, in Hamburg. Jens Pfeifer, the host, served great coffee, and made the evening very a cozy experience.
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New pictures of the band: Morten and Richard
Romance and intellect combined can be hard to mix, like water and oil. But the mix can be sweet, salty and beautiful. A bit like mayonnaise. Picture taken by the talented Lars Myhren Holand
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Splittkonsert: The Exploding Rubber Band & The Beautybag
The Exploding Rubber Band & The Beautybag kjører splittkonsert på Hverdagsklubben i Sarpsborg. Dette blir stas!
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Gode anmeldelser for Heavy Luggage
Gode anmeldelser for Heavy Luggage, og fem øyne på terningene. Les de her!
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Concert images
Images from recent concerts
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Splitt-konsert: The Beautybag og Alexander Stenerud
The Beautybag deler scene med Alexander Stenerud
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A Public Park
Working with some paintings and looking out from his window at Grünerløkka, Richard Nygaard was inspired to write the song
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Heavy Luggage
Richard Nygård was studying Fine Arts in Antwerp, but returned home with a suitcase full of music. Together with his band The Beautybag he has now released the debut album “Heavy Luggage”.
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