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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 35. Chapters: Norwegian electronic music groups, Norwegian electronic musicians, Royksopp, Annie, Biosphere, Bjorn Lynne, Apoptygma Berzerk, Kristoffer Rygg, Hemmelig tempo, Icon of Coil, Erlend Oye, Andy LaPlegua, Robert Solheim, Next Life, Kim Hiorthoy, Polar, Flunk, Jaga Jazzist, Mungolian Jet Set, Ugress, Bjorn Torske, Amethystium, Frost, Remyl, Tromso techno scene, Binarpilot, Bel Canto, Deathprod, Casiokids, Jim Protector, Torbjorn Brundtland, Teebee, Pride & Fall, Espen Sommer Eide, Langsomt Mot Nord, Mental Overdrive, Aedena Cycle, Gaute Barlindhaug, Alania, Drum Island, Dag-Are Haugan, Future Prophecies, Svein Berge, Alog, Infinity, Ost & Kjex. Excerpt: Royksopp (Norwegian pronunciation: ) is a Norwegian electronic music duo from Tromso, formed in 1998. Since their inception, the band's line-up has included Svein Berge and Torbjorn Brundtland. Originally, Svein Berge and Torbjorn Brundtland were schoolmates in Tromso, Norway. The two experimented with various forms of electronica music during the Tromso techno scene before going their separate ways. Several years later, the two met up again and formed Royksopp during the Bergen Wave. After experimenting with different genres of electronic music, the band solidified their place in the electronica scene with their 2001 debut album, Melody A.M., released on the Wall of Sound record label. Royksopp has consistently experimented with various genres pertaining to electronica. Stylistically, the band makes use of various genres, including Ambient, house music, drum and bass, and Afro-American sounds. The band is also known for its elaborate concert performances, which often feature eccentric outfits. Since their 1998 debut, the duo has gained critical acclaim and popular success around the world. To date, Royksopp has been nominated for one Grammy Award, won seven Spellemannpri...
