A little tour update

"There's more to Swedish music then Björn, Benny and the girls..."

First of all I’d like to say thanks to everyone who’s come to my gigs and supported my tour so far!

I just had a wonderful gig at the Sentient Bean in Savannah. And last night I played at the Conundrum Music Hall in Columbia, SC. I’d like to send out a special thank you to Tom Law who booked me there and so kindly invited us to his home afterwards.

Here’s a little pic from Connect Savannah who did a really nice write up for my gig today and a video from last night.

Tomorrow we’re going to Hartsville and we continue Drivin’ & Dreaming…

"There's more to Swedish music then Björn, Benny and the girls..."
"There's more to Swedish music than Björn, Benny and the girls..."

 

“L” is here! Happy Valentine’s!

Sofia Talvik "L - part one of L.O.V.E"

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I’m so happy to announce that we are releasing “L – Part One of L.O.V.E” – the first of four EPs in the L.O.V.E saga today on Valentine’s Day!

First of all I would like to say thank you to all my fans who have made this EP possible by taking part of the production through pledgemusic.com. It’s been great having you along on the journey and I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have.

DOWNLOAD “L – Part One of L.O.V.E” HERE!

Here’s some pictures of the unique merch you guys ordered, all of it custom made for the release. I’ve been busy as a bee the last couple of days manufacturing all the goodies that will be sent to you this week. All pledgers also get the digital download today in your inbox!

Custom made EPs by Sofia Talvik
The only physical copies were the preordered ones
Custom made EPs by Sofia Talvik
... and I made all the covers by hand as you can see here!
Pär Henriksson by Sofia Talvik, Acrylic on canvas
Pär pledged for "I will paint your portrait" and this is how it turned out, Acrylic on canvas
... as did Oliver, Acrylic on panneau
Randy by Sofia Talvik, Acrylic on Panneau
..and the last one to pledge for a portrait was Randy
Screen printed "L"-tshirt
I've screen printed each and every one of the tshirts
Screen printed posters by Sofia Talvik
I also screen printed 8 uniqe posters in red, black and gold
Sofia Talvik "L - part one of L.O.V.E"
And here's the cover art

Worldwide Pre Order + Bonus

Pre order "Florida" from Bengans.se

As you know I got three different Limited Edition Boxes on my private shop that include some really nice stuff. But since all of you don’t want the exclusive stuff I got another way for you to pre order the new album.

Worldwide pre order of the new album!

You can now pre order unsigned CD’s directly from one of Sweden’s largest online retail stores Bengans.se.

Pre order "Florida" from Bengans.se
Pre order "Florida" from Bengans.se

They ship worldwide and you will get the album on the release day 12:th of May. I will also reward those that pre order from Bengans.se by giving you a download code to the acoustic version of the album.

Just contact me with the order confirmation at info(at)makakimusic.se and I will send you the code to the download on the release day.

last tracks recorded!

I'm counting days til the 8th of november. That's when the album should, and hopefully will be, mixed and finished.

Today we added the last instrumental parts, a wonderful arrangement for three saxophones written by Hanna for the song "will you call me when you're sober". Now hold it, I know what you're thinking; "hmmm…saxophones, you mean like early Sting or perhaps that funky sound of Tina Turner?" But I promise you, it's nothing like that at all. Actually the saxophone parts on this album has sort of become my favourite sound. You rarely hear it in popmusic today, at least not like this.

Hanna (who plays the soprano saxophone) brought her friend Nis (who plays the baryton) and I barely had time to say "saxophone" before they were finished with the recordings and out the studio door. I'm so lucky to have such talanted musicians playing on this album, but then again, they're so lucky to have such a great producer (me!) hehe. Just kidding, but it's coming out just wonderful som I'm very happy with it.

Now, it may have been a quick recording this afternoon, but you will have all the time in the world to enjoy it as I'm posting a sample for you to listen at.

And that's all for today folks!

"Will you call me when you're sober"

Darling piano and strings

I've had a busy week listening to various adds to the album, we've finished strings and piano and it's time for a little sample again.

Erik Jansson has been more than creative arranging some beautiful string orchestras for a couple of the songs. Erik also works with Jay Jay Johanson and has been a part of Jay Jay's set for many years now. And Jozsef has added a finishing touch to his amazing piano. It has all come together.

Here's a beautiful sample of their work conjoined. Never mind the irritating buzzing noice that my computer added when I bounced the song to mp3. I promise it won't be there on the album 😉

"Mother's way, Father's way"