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Music => Other Music => Topic started by: dom on February 12, 2026, 03:55:33 PM

Title: Bjorn Riis
Post by: dom on February 12, 2026, 03:55:33 PM
Anyone else here a fan ?

I really like Airbag, a heavily Pink Floyd influenced Norwegian band who manage to sound pretty original despite this;  Bjorn can't help but be very David Gilmoresque at times though with his guitar work .

As a solo artist though he plugs into some of his other influences - Kiss, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath

He really can be quite the rocker, but likes to mix it up.

He sings his own stuff when solo give "Forever Comes to an End" one of my favourites by him a chance and I'd really recommend "Getaway", an instrumental, if you want to get a feel for what Bjorn is all about.

Title: Re: Bjorn Riis
Post by: Thenop on February 12, 2026, 05:08:02 PM
Tried it couple of years ago, but no. Not for me. Not enough energy.
Title: Re: Bjorn Riis
Post by: David L on February 12, 2026, 05:11:33 PM
Quote from: dom on February 12, 2026, 03:55:33 PMAnyone else here a fan ?

I really like Airbag, a heavily Pink Floyd influenced Norwegian band who manage to sound pretty original despite this;  Bjorn can't help but be very David Gilmoresque at times though with his guitar work .

As a solo artist though he plugs into some of his other influences - Kiss, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath

He really can be quite the rocker, but likes to mix it up.

He sings his own stuff when solo give "Forever Comes to an End" one of my favourites by him a chance and I'd really recommend "Getaway", an instrumental, if you want to get a feel for what Bjorn is all about.


Used to be a fan of Bjarne Riise - great rider
Title: Re: Bjorn Riis
Post by: dom on February 12, 2026, 05:14:51 PM
Quote from: David L on February 12, 2026, 05:11:33 PM
Quote from: dom on February 12, 2026, 03:55:33 PMAnyone else here a fan ?

I really like Airbag, a heavily Pink Floyd influenced Norwegian band who manage to sound pretty original despite this;  Bjorn can't help but be very David Gilmoresque at times though with his guitar work .

As a solo artist though he plugs into some of his other influences - Kiss, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath

He really can be quite the rocker, but likes to mix it up.

He sings his own stuff when solo give "Forever Comes to an End" one of my favourites by him a chance and I'd really recommend "Getaway", an instrumental, if you want to get a feel for what Bjorn is all about.


Used to be a fan of Bjarne Riise - great rider
Lol
Title: Re: Bjorn Riis
Post by: Nickslikk2112 on February 12, 2026, 07:15:31 PM
Quote from: David L on February 12, 2026, 05:11:33 PMUsed to be a fan of Bjarne Riise - great rider
Great Doper.

I'm with Thenop on Bjorn Riis. No energy. No Beauty. No(rwegian)
Title: Re: Bjorn Riis
Post by: dom on February 12, 2026, 07:30:11 PM
Well it's all a matter of taste. And both of you have got none!
Title: Re: Bjorn Riis
Post by: Thenop on February 12, 2026, 08:56:41 PM
Quote from: dom on February 12, 2026, 07:30:11 PMWell it's all a matter of taste. And both of you have got none!

Could be worse. I could have liked Dream Theater. But I don't.

How's that for taste?
Title: Re: Bjorn Riis
Post by: Nickslikk2112 on February 12, 2026, 09:43:32 PM
Quote from: Thenop on February 12, 2026, 08:56:41 PM
Quote from: dom on February 12, 2026, 07:30:11 PMWell it's all a matter of taste. And both of you have got none!

Could be worse. I could have liked Dream Theater. But I don't.

How's that for taste?
I think there are two decent Dream Theater albums. But it's mainly schlock.
Title: Re: Bjorn Riis
Post by: dom on February 12, 2026, 10:27:58 PM
Liked Pull Me Under, never really felt the need to explore further
Title: Re: Bjorn Riis
Post by: The Picnic Wasp on February 14, 2026, 11:56:31 AM
Yet again, someone I'd never heard of, so had a quick listen on YouTube. I quite enjoyed that brief taster and must investigate further. Thanks, Dom.
Title: Re: Bjorn Riis
Post by: pxr5 on February 14, 2026, 02:22:17 PM
I've listened to a couple of Airbag albums (the latest 2) and quite liked what I heard, but not really gone much further than that. As for Bjorn Riis's solo work I've not played anything yet. I'll certainly give him a spin after these recommendations; more Airbag too.