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October

by Cecilie Anna

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‘October’ is a triple homage: For local heroine Anne Gjerstad’s voice, for Bruce Springsteen (musically and lyrically), and as a thank you to Norwegian radio programme Stjernepose (Bag of stars) for playing a broader spectrum of music including Cecilie Anna’s, not just worn-out playlists.

October is Anne Gjerstad's debut as a recording artist! Cecilie Anna has loved her voice for years and always thought she should have a song of her own. The two didn’t know each other so well when Cecilie Anna phoned Anne up saying “Hi! I’ve made a song for your voice, wanna come over?”, Anne couldn’t quite believe it, but came over and after having sung ‘October for a bit, she exclaimed “Wow, this song fits my voice like hand in glove!”

No surprise to Cecilie Anna, who had heard it a million times in her head.

The song is about holding back your love, and sometimes we must. The strength we find to hold back so the one we love can go on with their life without the imposition of feelings they for some reason wouldn’t have room for. There is true beauty in it, a different kind of love.

Cover image is a hommage to Bruce Springsteen’s cover image on his single ‘Fire. It’s hard to believe Cecilie Anna tried her best to copy Bruce’s sexy face expression. Surrounded by yes-people claiming she'd nailed it, she kind of thought "well perhaps I did". Well. No.

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October sings again
I feel left out
And all my friends have moved
I’m moving too, I guess
I’m moving too, I guess
I’ve had these thoughts/dreams of love
I’ve loved before
I never felt so free
I’m never free alone
I’m never free alone

Dark winds have filled my heart for some time
I’m cold, I’ve never been so alone
I see your face when I go to sleep
It’s never more than that

November strikes again
I drift away
I’ll go to Freehold now
I’ll see you at the fair
I’ll see you at the fair

Dark winds have filled my heart for some time
I’m cold, I’ve never been so alone
I see your face when I go to sleep
It’s never more than that

December bold and strong
I’m not afraid
I’ll have another drink
And sing, my love, ‘till dawn
I’ll sing, my love, ‘till dawn


 

credits

released September 21, 2023
Vocals: Anne Gjerstad
Choir: Lene Jeanette Skogvold
Words, Music, Choir and Piano: Cecilie Anna
Recording, Mixing, Co-Production: SirSound, Stord
Mastered by Alex Wharton in Abbey Road, London
Cover photo: Magne Langåker
Graphic design: Anne Gjerstad
Cecilie Anna Records 2023

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Cecilie Anna Hordaland, Norway

Cecilie Anna is a Norwegian Artist and Songwriter.

Her first release 'Going North' appeared in 2016 with her band Familieforetaket. A spirited debut it marked her out as a raw talent.

The following year saw the release of 'I'm Here' a starkly accomplished and astonishingly haunting album.

2021 brought her third album, New Bird, which took the form of a lo-fi exercise in elegant emotions. ... more

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