Steinar Hagen:

 

 

"I am a Norwegian songwriter and a longtime member of the highly succesful Norwegian band Return ( www.return.no). I played guitar and was the main songwriter from Return's start in 1980 to the end in 2009. I've been fortunate enough to have worked with producers such as Rafe McKenna ( Foreigner, Bad Company), Per Blom & Thomas Witt (Europe guitarist John Norum), Robert O. Engen (pre.prod. A-ha) and Ole Evenrude (Ace of Base, A-Teens)."

 

 

UKTop40Charts.com / WeirdMusic.net - Steinar Hagen EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:

 

 

 

Do you Like/Write Weird Music ? 

I like weird music, but I don't write weird music. But I will, when I get time, some day.

When and where did your experience in music start ?

My first performance was at the local shop when I was maybe four years old. Standing on the counter singing a song about Davy Crockett.        Loved music all my life.

- What are you currently working on and what are your plans for the rest of the year ?

I'm writing pop songs that I pitch for other artists to record. No special project for the moment. And I intend to do so for the rest of my life. At least for the rest of the year.

- What do you consider your greatest inspirational sources in music ?

Feelings. Good or bad. And allso Rock. And some Roll. But specially good melodies. I'm a succer for a great melody. Nothing like it. 

- Best Song Ever ? 

Too hard to answer that one. It is written to many great songs to just pick one.

- Please describe your personal studio for us... 

I have a PC where I run Cubase 6 64 bit, and I have nothing but trouble. Started out with a Cubase SX (cracked), Windows XP, and after a while I switched to Cubase 5 32 bit, and then Cubase 6 32 bit. But then five months ago I got a new machine with Windows 7, and I wanted to go for 64 bit. Upgraded to Cubase 6 64 bit, and the trouble started. ”Lost conections with vst-bridge”.That is what I read time after time on my screan. Allso have one new project I can't open. And I can't use my SSL Duende. One step forward. Two steps back. And all I want to do is write songs.

- Do You Like Your Voice On Your Answering Machine ? 

No. I sound like a frog. ”Hello this is Kermit”.

- What are your favorite readings ?

Music magazines. Books. And I am fond of newspapers made of paper.

- In your opinion, what role does the third sector, public and non-  
  profit entities; have for music on the Internet ?  (crazy semi-optional question)

I don't know. Doesn't understand the question.

-  Are you religious ? 

I am angry at any religion because it seems that when someone has ”the right” answers to everything, it's not possible to have any other ”truth”.       And all the wars? Can I say more. Every conflict seems to have a God. How is it possible to murder in Gods name? Beats me.

- The person you would never want to meet ? 

Many. But some I would like to meet just to kick their balls.

- If you were another person would you be friends with you? 

Oh yes. Best friends. But I had to change a little. Cut my hair. Get a propper job.

- What is your best physical attribute ? 

Must be that I'm onely 168 cm hight. Every great person is small, you know.

- Do you have a secret talent and what is it ? 

Mine is that I'm good at making food taste good.

- 3 things you cannot live without ?

Coffee. Garlic. My son.

- Why you do THIS ? 

Because I don't dare not to do it..

- What is one unique thing are you afraid of ? 

Before it was snakes and spiders, but now it is not to have a hit soon.

- If you were a worm, how long would you be ? 

168 cm.

- Who is Wacky Jacky ? 

Hanky Pankys normal brother.

-  Porn or Horn ? 

Hard horn I guess.

- Are you an Idiot ? 

Sorry to say yes. Brakes my heart.

- Does your grandmother wash HIMself ? 

Not any longer.

- Do you hate your ex Girl/Boy Friend ? 

No. I do date.

- Huh ?? 

B bop a lullu?

- Anything else ???

Yes. Can you make Rihanna record my songs?

 

MUSIC/LINKS:

www.myspace.com/cortado

www.steinarhagen.com

www.return.no

 

 

 

 

 

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