Gaute Barlindhaug
Encyclopedia
Gaute Barlindhaug is an electronic music
ian from Tromsø
, Norway
. He is currently known under the artist name Kolar Goi.
As a member of the quartet Aedena Cycle
, together with Torbjørn Brundtland
and Svein Berge
from Röyksopp
, and Kolbjørn Lyslo, he was a part of the second generation of the Tromsø techno scene
. In 1994, they released the acclaimed “The Travellers’ Dream” EP on the Belgium
record label
Apollo
. A few compilations contributions and some rare live appearances followed, before the members went in different directions.
In the years to follow, Barlindhaug contriubuted to notable Tromsø
acts, such as Alanïa
and Drum Island
.
In 1997, Aedena Cycle resurfaced as a solo project from Gaute Barlindhaug. Barlindhaug released two albums on Beatservice Records
as Aedena Cycle. The album "Albite" came out in 1997 and "Cargo Cult" was released in 1999. Due to copyright reasons, Gaute Barlindhaug had to change his artist name to Kolar Goi.
As Kolar Goi, Barlindhaug has released the 12" "Space Ballad" in 2001 and the self titled album "Kolar Goi" in 2003. Barlindhaug is involved in the Insomnia Festival
in Tromsø
, one of the largest and most important festivals for electronic music
in Norway
.
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
ian from Tromsø
Tromsø
Tromsø is a city and municipality in Troms county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Tromsø.Tromsø city is the ninth largest urban area in Norway by population, and the seventh largest city in Norway by population...
, Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
. He is currently known under the artist name Kolar Goi.
As a member of the quartet Aedena Cycle
Aedena Cycle
Aedena Cycle is a former Norwegian electronic music group from Tromsø, composed of Torbjørn Brundtland and Svein Berge , Kolbjørn Lyslo and Gaute Barlindhaug. The quartet released an EP called "The Travellers' Dream EP" on R&S/Apollo in 1994...
, together with Torbjørn Brundtland
Torbjørn Brundtland
Torbjørn Brundtland makes up half of the duo Röyksopp. He was born in Tromsø, Norway.-Musical career:* Between 1994-1995 Brundtland was a member of Aedena Cycle with Gaute Barlindhaug and Kolbjørn Lyslo . Release: Traveller's Dream 12" released on R&S* In 1995 Brundtland was producer for Volcano...
and Svein Berge
Svein Berge
Svein Berge makes up half of the duo Röyksopp. Berge was born in Tromsø, Norway.-Musical career:* In 1999 debut as Röyksopp on Tellé with "So Easy" 7" and "Your Hands" on the Beatservice compilation "Arctic Circles 2"....
from Röyksopp
Röyksopp
Röyksopp is a Norwegian electronic music duo from Tromsø, formed in 1998. Since their inception, the band's line-up has included Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland....
, and Kolbjørn Lyslo, he was a part of the second generation of the Tromsø techno scene
Tromsø techno scene
The Tromsø techno scene is the origin of many of Norway's most important artists within electronic music. The internationally best-known names are Röyksopp, Biosphere and Bel Canto....
. In 1994, they released the acclaimed “The Travellers’ Dream” EP on the Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
Apollo
Apollo Records (Belgium)
A fourth Apollo Records to exist is an Ambient subdivision of R&S Records of Belgium.-Albums:* Apollo Compilation - Volume 1 - "File Under Ambient"* Biosphere - Microgravity* Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works 85-92* In-Existence - Moonwater...
. A few compilations contributions and some rare live appearances followed, before the members went in different directions.
In the years to follow, Barlindhaug contriubuted to notable Tromsø
Tromsø
Tromsø is a city and municipality in Troms county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Tromsø.Tromsø city is the ninth largest urban area in Norway by population, and the seventh largest city in Norway by population...
acts, such as Alanïa
Alanïa
Alanïa is a former Norwegian electronic music group from Tromsø, composed of Torbjørn Brundtland and Svein Berge of Röyksopp, Rune Lindbæk and Gaute Barlindhaug. Lindbæk and Brundtland were the main members of the group, but Berge and Barlindhaug were notable contributors. They have released the...
and Drum Island
Drum Island
Drum Island is a former Norwegian electronic music group from Tromsø, composed of Torbjørn Brundtland , Rune Lindbæk and Ole Johan Mjøs. Svein Berge and Gaute Barlindhaug are contributors. Their only release is a self-titled album released in 1997, along with two singles. The album was released on...
.
In 1997, Aedena Cycle resurfaced as a solo project from Gaute Barlindhaug. Barlindhaug released two albums on Beatservice Records
Beatservice Records
Beatservice Records is a Tromsø, Norway based record label which releases electronic music. It was started by Vidar Hanssen in 1995, who was dj'ing for a local student radio with the program The Beatservice Radio Show at the time. Beatservice Records have released music ranging from minimalistic...
as Aedena Cycle. The album "Albite" came out in 1997 and "Cargo Cult" was released in 1999. Due to copyright reasons, Gaute Barlindhaug had to change his artist name to Kolar Goi.
As Kolar Goi, Barlindhaug has released the 12" "Space Ballad" in 2001 and the self titled album "Kolar Goi" in 2003. Barlindhaug is involved in the Insomnia Festival
Insomnia Festival
The Insomnia Festival is an annual electronic music festival which takes place during autumn in Tromsø, Norway. The first festival was held in 2002. Alongside the Numusic festival in Stavanger and Ekkofestival in Bergen, it is the largest and most important festival for electronic music in...
in Tromsø
Tromsø
Tromsø is a city and municipality in Troms county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Tromsø.Tromsø city is the ninth largest urban area in Norway by population, and the seventh largest city in Norway by population...
, one of the largest and most important festivals for electronic music
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
in Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
.
See also
- AlanïaAlanïaAlanïa is a former Norwegian electronic music group from Tromsø, composed of Torbjørn Brundtland and Svein Berge of Röyksopp, Rune Lindbæk and Gaute Barlindhaug. Lindbæk and Brundtland were the main members of the group, but Berge and Barlindhaug were notable contributors. They have released the...
- Aedena CycleAedena CycleAedena Cycle is a former Norwegian electronic music group from Tromsø, composed of Torbjørn Brundtland and Svein Berge , Kolbjørn Lyslo and Gaute Barlindhaug. The quartet released an EP called "The Travellers' Dream EP" on R&S/Apollo in 1994...
- Drum IslandDrum IslandDrum Island is a former Norwegian electronic music group from Tromsø, composed of Torbjørn Brundtland , Rune Lindbæk and Ole Johan Mjøs. Svein Berge and Gaute Barlindhaug are contributors. Their only release is a self-titled album released in 1997, along with two singles. The album was released on...
- Insomnia FestivalInsomnia FestivalThe Insomnia Festival is an annual electronic music festival which takes place during autumn in Tromsø, Norway. The first festival was held in 2002. Alongside the Numusic festival in Stavanger and Ekkofestival in Bergen, it is the largest and most important festival for electronic music in...
- RöyksoppRöyksoppRöyksopp is a Norwegian electronic music duo from Tromsø, formed in 1998. Since their inception, the band's line-up has included Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland....
- Beatservice RecordsBeatservice RecordsBeatservice Records is a Tromsø, Norway based record label which releases electronic music. It was started by Vidar Hanssen in 1995, who was dj'ing for a local student radio with the program The Beatservice Radio Show at the time. Beatservice Records have released music ranging from minimalistic...
External links
- Official homepage
- Kolar Goi at Last.fmLast.fmLast.fm is a music website, founded in the United Kingdom in 2002. It has claimed 30 million active users in March 2009. On 30 May 2007, CBS Interactive acquired Last.fm for UK£140m ....
- Kolar Goi discography at DiscogsDiscogsDiscogs, short for discographies, is a website and database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. The Discogs servers, currently hosted under the domain name discogs.com, are owned by Zink Media, Inc., and are...