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Spinning (Single) – Oddi Nessa and a Handful of Leaves

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The Land of the Midnight Sun and majestic fjords have inspired an edgy artist that speaks out. Supported by good and gifted friends, he has a hunger to deliver something special.

Oddi Nessa’s heart as a songwriter seeks to meld relationships, faith, and the struggles of the human heart: «A new song is often a result of spontaneous combustion, and it is such a kick when it happens. A good song to me is a lyric with deep layers of meaning that speaks to the heart, combined with appetizing music and melody.»

Oddi considers himself blessed to be able to draw from a pool of talented friends. «If it weren’t for my friends, music would end up nowhere… Music is like cooking. You mix and stir and it’s crafted into something you think could be special. But it’s not worth eating if you’re alone.»

Oddi has felt the need to “cook up” music on his own since his childhood. During piano and saxophone lessons at the age of 8, he frustrated his teachers by composing his own music instead of sticking to the book. Relationships and the need to speak out were important early on as well. He formed his first rock band at age 12.

Since then, he’s navigated a collection of homegrown bands. As the front man for Norway’s Salvation Street and Dreampilots, Oddi gained notice both in Europe and the US. In 2009, Dreampilots re-released their ‘05 Euro-hit as “Comedown” in the US. Alas, it suffered the same fate as the American economy. The experience energized Oddi’s desire to make music as a collaborative effort, with emphasis placed on developing personal relationships with other artists.

Oddi’s latest musical offering is just that. As he watched his kids throwing leafy fistfuls of autumn’s gift in Oslo’s Frognerparken, he realized that while the bounty of the previous summer were passing, new life would be created.

We hope you enjoy «Handful of Leaves.» One Hundred Percent of your tips go to Star of Hope, an international non-profit organization for the world’s children.

«Nessa delivers an album you would gladly give to your Pitchfork-loving friend as well as to a die-hard Dylan fan. He succeeds at bringing two opposing forces together, and it doesn’t feel like he intended to do that.» – Hans K. Skjong,Universitas

«One of the best rock albums that came on late this year, but came on well.» – Olav Solvang, VL News Norway

Projects:

California Über Alles (1989-1993)

Salvation Street (2000-2005)

Dreampilots (2005-2010)

Oddi Nessa and a Handful of Leaves (2011-)

Oddi Nessa

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