The Prayer Song is very dear to us, as it expresses many of the teachings and wisdom of the esoteric and spiritual traditions that we have embraced in our lives and which have helped and guided us through many phases and stages of our lives.
Also some of those teachers are actually a part of the song and in the recording.
We wish, hope and pray that this song also will help and guide all those who listen to it.

To us this song is fundamentally about connecting with nature and the Divine, asking for healing to all of creation.
Harmonising ourself with all the forces of the universe and creative life force that runs through all of creation.

Giving thanks to nature all around as well as the elements and forces that makes us who we are. 
And giving thanks to all the indigenous peoples of this world.

Credits:
Written and composed by Sigmund Vatvedt and Rutt Treima 

Sigmund Vatvedt: Vocals, guitars, shakers, flute
Rutt Treima: Vocals
Kenneth Ekornes: Percussion and drums
Endre Hareide: Bass
Chandra Lacombe: Darbuka
Txana Ixá Huni Kuin: Huni Kuin Prayers
Nawa Paná Huni Kuin: Huni Kuin Prayers
Kailash Kokopelli: Spirit Chant and flute

Choir: Nils Olav Strand Lausund, Kim André Johansen, Giitam, Txai Fernando, Aïda Frusan, Marthe Magerøy

Produced by Sigmund Vatvedt and Rutt Treima
Co produced by Nils Olav Strand Lausund

Recorded at Urban Sound Studios by Jock Loveband
Recorded at Nixi Music by Nils Olav Strand Lausund

Mastered at Urban Sound Studios by Jock Loveband

Artwork by Maaria Treima

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Prayer Song

Steppe was born after Sigmund K. Vatvedt attended a Huun Huur Tu concert in Oslo. After the concert he felt very inspired by the rich, mystical and enchanted Tuvan tradition. He picked up his world stick, which is a 3 stringed dulcimer, and immediately the song came to him.
The song consists of mostly vocalisation and Tuvan language and expresses the joy of being free in an open grass landscape surrounded by mountains and nature. Riding your horse freely in the endless open steppe. The song has also clear influences by the Sami tradition of north Norway, and is inspired by the joik tradition.
To capture the feel and the atmosphere that he wanted for the song,. Sigmund reached out to Radik Tyulyush and asked for his contribution. Radik is a steady member of the group Huun Huur Tu, which is a world famous group touring extensively around the world performing their music with throat and overtone singing, which originates in Tuva. 
They are considered great masters of the technic and ambassadors of the Siberian and Tuvan culture. Radik plays several ethnic traditional instruments on the track and sings in the traditional style. Giving the song a rich and broad spectrum of sounds and melodies.

Credits:
Composed by Sigmund Kristoffer Vatvedt
Produced and edited by Sigmund Kristoffer Vatvedt & Rutt Treima

Sigmund Kristoffer Vatvedt: Vocals, world stick, perc. jaw harp
Rutt Treima: Vocals
Radik Tyulyush: Vocals, igil, shoor, byzaanchy, shyngrass, tyug
Kenneth Ekornes: Perc and effects
Misha Mullov-Abbado: Double bass
Co-produced, edited and recorded by Nils Olav Lausund at Nixi Studios 
Recorded at Urban Sound Studios by Jock Loveband
Mixed and mastered by Jock Loveband at Urban Sound Studios
Released by Nixi Music 
Artwork by Maaria Treima

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Steppe

A musical story that is very dear to our hearts, as it expresses our journey together once again.
This song came in a powerful moment of healing for us both and through us both, bringing hope and joy with it.
When we sang it for the first time it opened another dimension in our musical co- creation and introduced a glimpse into the New Earth that is emerging as the tides are turning.
The feminine spirit of nature with her healing wisdom is calling and singing to awaken us from our slumber. As we are searching far and wide for truth and freedom, for deep peace and contentment, simple happiness and fulfilment.

This search has taken us to many places in the world, and each place and meeting has given us another hint, a clue, a step, a guidance to search more and more each time inward, as we connect with nature.
Turning our gaze inward and seeing that our heart is a forever limitless oasis, a sacred sanctuary, the longed-for home. Where peace and joy resides.
And where the story of Life is a forever continuous one.
This exploration and expansion of our heart and soul is a neverending story and this is also what the song speaks about.

Credits:
Composed and written by: Sigmund K. Vatvedt and Rutt Treima

Produced by Sigmund Vatvedt and Rutt Treima co produced by Nils Olav Lausund

Sigmund Vatvedt: Vocals, guitar, charango, udo Rutt Treima: Vocals
Øystein Nødtvedt: Piano
Misha Mullov-Abbado: Double bass
Elina Rodevic: Violin
Florian Antier: Cello
Tal Coleman: Bansuri
Maaria Treima: Transverse flute 
Kenneth Ekornes: Percussion

Recorded, mixed and mastered at Urban Sound Studio by Jock Loveband
Bansuri recorded at Nixi Studio by Nils Olav Lausund 
Transverse flute recorded at Kurresaare Music school by Martti Nõu Violin Cello recorded at Loïc Journo Sound Design by Loïc Journo

Artwork by Maaria Treima

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A Neverending Story

The meaning of the Norwegian word “Eventyret” is “fairytale” or "adventure". The song takes us on an adventure throughout the world, through many landscapes, seasons and various states of being. 
The song correlates to the previous release, The Beginning, 
where the seeker makes the decision to start the Journey. 
From there starts the adventure of the fairytale.
The lyrics take the listener along through a mystical fairytale,
that life can offer to the ones who dare to open up to the magic of life. Where one can meet several magical creatures, that guide them on their way.
The foundation of the song comes from the old storyteller tradition of the bard, presented and transformed into a modern interpretation of this ancient tradition, which guides the seeker through myths and legends that can inspire and help the ones who listen carefully.
The final message that is revealed to the traveler, is that in the midst of all the enchantment and chaos, 
do not fear but stay present and continue the journey.


English Translation from Norwegian
Lyrics and Arr. by Sigmund Vatvedt:

"Far north there is a kingdom, in the eternal white
It is where the polarbear lives and where the whales sing in choirs
It is where the polarbear lives and where the whales sing in choirs 

For the Earth wanders around the Sun
The sun shines on me
The stars are twinkling above
The moon lights up my path

Come and join me to the place, where all sorrow has become joy
I am the hummingbirds flapping of the wings, I am in every night and every day
I am the hummingbirds flapping of the wings, I am in every night and every day

I live here on this Earth,
With a heart full of songs
I long for my Father
The Divine Sound

Far East there is a mountain, that reaches to the gods themselves
I drink from the sacred wine. Give me the quiet mind of wisdom.
I drink from the sacred wine. Give me the quiet mind of wisdom. 

Come dance with me my beloved
Dance this dance of Life
From life to life, from smile to smile
Death is not an enemy 

I took my horse and rode far west, into the depths of the forest
I listened and heard what the Queen said, if you are ready then you need to be attentive
I listened and heard what the Queen said, if you are ready then you need to be attentive

For the mosquito drinks my blood
Everywhere on this Earth
It is only by accepting
That the itching will not bother me anymore

Far south the sun became strong, burnt away all that plastic and asphalt.
So let us live totally present, here and now is all we have
So let us live totally present, here and now is all we have

For the summer will come with the sun
Bringing small delightful blueberries
The autumn has such beautiful colours
Everything exists in the arms of the Mother

Deep inside the mountain, there lives a Troll
He makes emeralds in thousands of folds
The gnomes, fairies and elves, Freia she is singing
The King of the Forest is calling you
So do not fear any longer, be completely present
In the midst of all the commotion

Heyoo heyoo heyoo heyoo
Heyanaa yoo heheyoo ..... ៚......"

Credits:
Written and composed by Sigmund Kristoffer Vatvedt
Sigmund Vatvedt: Guitar, Charango, vocals
Rutt Treima: Vocals
Øystein Nødtvedt: Tin Whistle
Misha Mullov-Abbado: Double Bass
Elina Rodevic: Violin
Florian Antier; Cello
Hartwin Joris Dhoore: Diatonic Accordion
Kenneth Ekornes: Percussion
Sigurd Nikolai Winge: Orchestral Arrangement

Recorded, mixed and mastered at Urban Sound Studios by Jock Loveband
Violin and Cello recorded at Loïc Journo Sound Design by Loïc Journo
Diatonic Accordion recorded by: Martti Nõu at Kurresaare Music school

Produced by Sigmund Kristoffer Vatvedt, Rutt Treima
Co produced by Nils Olav Lausund

Artwork by Maaria Treima

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Eventyret

The beginning portraits the first steps taken by the seeker, after having received /heard the calling. It marks the beginning of the conscious choice to undertake/undergo the journey of spiritual awakening, guided by the revelation of unity with the whole creation.
The journey that has no real beginning and no real end, even though the conscious choice has a beginning.
The song paints an intricate pattern of the ebb and flow of the life's many cycles. It aims to make the listener aware of the many miracles of life, reflected in the deep mysteries of creation, leading to the awareness of the oneness of all things.

The songs meditative and comforting melodies ensures that the quest is safe, and the journey ahead is full of wonders and magic.
While the debut single is a song of energetic life force to awaken the listeners consciousness, the second release builds a safe comforting foundation for the seeker to begin the journey.
The song is held by the harmonic voices of Sigmund Vatvedt and Rutt Treima. The melodic use of the classical guitar gives a lyrical accompaniment, while clever use of the double bass grounds the song. Tin whistle and violins form a colourful background with a playful dialog between them. Together they form a dreamy and harmonious sound picture that comforts the listener to begin the journey.

Credits:

Written and composed by: Sigmund Vatvedt, Rutt Treima
Sigmund Vatvedt: Vocals, Guitar, Synth.
Rutt Treima: Vocals
Øystein Nødtvedt: Tin Whistle
Elina Rodevic: Violin
Misha Mullov-Abbado: Double Bass
Recorded at: Urban Sound Studios by Jock Loveband, Nixi Studios by Nils Olav Lausund
Produced by: Sigmund Vatvedt, Rutt Treima, Nils Olav Lausund
Mixed by: Jock Loveband
Mastered by: Jock Loveband
Artwork by: Maaria Treima

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The Beginning

The song’s genesis was born at the River of Jordão , in the Brazilian Amazon, where Sigmund has spent long periods studying with the native people and was completed in Norway. 
The song merges various indigenous shamanic cultures of the north, south and west and is a call for the spirit to awaken from the deep slumber of modern life. To begin the journey of attaining freedom and the meeting point between polarities. To awaken the indwelling divinity that lies in the heart and soul of all Life.

The title of this song refers to a specific group of chants. 
They are used by shamans in various cultures, referred to as “callings” in order to summon certain energies. 
This song is a calling to awaken and is also a “calling” by itself, therefore it has no lyrics from a specific language. Even so the word Heya can be found in many languages, and one of the many translations is "Spirit.”

Credits:
Written & Composed by: Sigmund Vatvedt
Sigmund Vatvedt: Vocals, Guitar, Percussion, Jaw Harp, Synth, Dilruba
Rutt Treima: Vocals,
Endre Hareide: Bass
Jonas Raabe: Synth
Kenneth Ekornes: Percussion, Drums
Recorded at: Badminton Bay by Jonas Raabe, Urban Sound by Jock Loveband, Nixi
Studios by Nils Olav Lausund
Produced by: Sigmund Vatvedt, Rutt Treima, Nils Olav Lausund,
Mixed By: Jock Loveband
Mastered by: Jock Loveband
Artwork by: Maaria Treima
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The Calling

Written and composed by Sigmund Vatvedt
Performed by Flowers of the Forest

Sigmund Vatvedt: Vocals, Guitar, Native American Flute
Rutt Treima: Vocals
Øystein Nødtvedt: Rhodes
Kenneth Ekornes: Percussion
Endre Hareide: Bass

Produced by: Sigmund Vatvedt, Rutt Treima, 
Co-produced by Nils Olav Lausund
Recorded at Urban Sound Studios by Jock Loveband
Recorded at Nixi Music Studio by Nils Olav Lausund
Mixed and mastered by Jock Loveband at Urban Sound Studios

We Are Free

Written and composed by Sigmund Vatvedt	
Performed by Flowers of the Forest

Sigmund Vatvedt: Vocals, guitars, synths
Rutt Treima: Vocals
Gunnar Augland: Percussion
Endre Hareide: Bass
Jørgen Kramer-Johansen: Hurdy Gurdy

Produced by: Sigmund Vatvedt, Rutt Treima, 
Co-produced by: Nils Olav Lausund
Recorded at Urban Sound Studios by Jock Loveband
Recorded at Nixi Music Studios by Nils Olav Lausund
Mixed and mastered by Jock Loveband at Urban Sound Studios

Coming Home

Written and composed by Rutt Treima
Performed by Flowers of the Forest

Rutt Treima: Vocals
Sigmund Vatvedt: Vocals, guitar, charango, sitar, synths
Txai Fernando: Kannel, synth, effects.
Endre Hareide: Bass

Produced by: Sigmund Vatvedt, Rutt Treima, 
Co-produced by: Nils Olav Lausund
Recorded at Urban Sound Studios by Jock Loveband
Recorded at Nixi Music Studios by Nils Olav Lausund
Mixed and mastered by Jock Loveband at Urban Sound Studios.

Rainha

Preformed by: Flowers of the Forest	
Written and composed by Sigmund K. Vatvedt

Sigmund K. Vatvedt: Vocal, classical guitar
Rutt Treima: Vocals
Chandra Lacombe: Kalimba, vocals
Endre Hareide: Bass
Tal Coleman: Bansuri
Kenneth Ekornes: Percussion
Renato Anesi: Steelstring Guitar, Bandoline

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Jock Loveband at Urban Sound Studio, Oslo
Recorded by Nils Olav Lausund at Nixi Studio, Oslo
Produced by Sigmund K. Vatvedt & Rutt Treima
co-produced by Nils Olav Lausund

Artwork by Maaria Treima

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