S-ROCK - DON'T MISS IT!

*THE PROJECT*

CROSSFADE started as a project when we, guitarist Lars Hallbaeck
and keyboardist Richard Stenstroem, started writing songs together
in 1999. We were later introduced to singer Goeran Edman, through
a mutual friend, and the three of us finished up the songs to be
recorded on the album WHITE ON BLUE.
The recording took a very long time since we decided to re-record
all the backgrounds after we had teamed up with drummer Per
Lindvall and his brother the bass player Sven Lindvall. The groove
they introduced to the music was so inspiring that we recorded
everything from the beginning.
After that, we spent a lot of time just recording the preproduction
vocals and lyricist Eva Olson took on the job of writing the lyrics.

Eventually the final recording started. We spent a lot of time with
the vocal arrangements as well as everything else, as you can hear
on the album, WHITE ON BLUE.

We contacted percussionist Pablo Cepeda, who did the conga/
bongo tracks.

Nina Inhammar recorded some background vocals and the horn
section did their bit. The horns being: Leif Lindvall trumpet, Hans
Dyvik trumpet, Urban Wiborg trombone and last but not least Wojtek
Goral on saxophone. Wojtek also did the sax solo on Flying.

*THE MUSIC*

CROSSFAD stands for TRANSITION. Transition through all the
inspiration and heritage we carry and have gathered through the
years. You can hear influences from the, 60´s, 70´s, 80´s up till
modern days transform into the sound of CROSSFADE.
Of course we lean toward the music one might call West Coast/
AOR but we have tried to take it a bit further. You can hear vocal
arrangement sounds from the 60´s as well as the 70´s, 80´s and
with a production that transforms it into the 21 century. We tried
to bring a mix of songs that crossfades/transforms into something
new and fresh and not like a remix of something previously done.
The fans of TOTO, Foster, Sting, Graydon, Pages, Michael
McDonald, Steely Dan, Don Henley and MR.MISTER will hopefully
find their appetite satisfied here.

*THE BAND*

Goeran Edman- vocals: Goeran has worked with Yngwie Malmsteen,
STREET TALK, KARMA, MADISON and more. A very talented singer.

Per Lindvall- drums and percussion: Per has played with everyone
that's something here in Scandinavia. He's considered the NO. 1
drummer up here. Works with everybody from ABBA to Michael Ruff.
He's been touring with a-ha lately

Sven Lindvall- bass: Sven is Per's little brother and is also a session
player and producer. Sven tours with a-ha as well. Regarded as one
of the best bass players here.

Pablo Cepeda - congas/bongos: Pablo is also a session player, he
works as producer and a songwriter, he's also a great singer.

Lars Hallbaeck - guitars: Lars has played in bands since the 70´s in
hard rock acts, during the 80´s in AOR type band and now with
CROSSFADE. Also worked in studios, as producer and engineer.
Engineered and produced this album together with Richard.

Richard Stenstroem - keyboards Richard is an amazing keyboard
player and songwriter. He has also played in a lot of sessions.

Nina Inhammar - background vocals: Nina used to be in a pop act
called FRIENDS here in Sweden. She is now in a popact called
NINA & KIM.

The horn section:
Leif Lindvall - trumpet,
Hans Dyvik -trumpet
Wojtek Goral - saxophone
Urban Wiborg -trombone.

Leif is the oldest of the Lindvall brothers. He arranged the horns
on WHITE ON BLUE.
All these guys are professional session musicians who plays in the
rock opera- CHESS and tour with various acts.

*SONGWRITERS*

All song were written by Lars Haellback, Richard Stenstroem,
Goeran Edman. And all lyrics by Eva Olsson.

Published by ELLER MUSIC

*THE PRODUCTION*

The album was recorded at ELLER MUSIC studio and engineered
by Lars Haellback and Richard Stenstroem. Produced by Lars and
Richard. Vocal arrangements by Goeran Edman, along with Lars
and Richard.

For the MIX we got in contact with the best we have here in
Sweden, Ronny Lahti. Ronny is the nicest man there is and has
worked with all the big acts here. Has worked with EUROPE and
ROXETTE.

For the mastering we stayed "top notch" and worked with Bjoern
Engelman at CUTTING-ROOM - magic!

The mix was done at Ulf Kruckenbergs studio- Megaphon.

Our friend /manager Paer Winberg did a great job and helped us
sign with record company MTM-Music in Munchen Germany and
through them NIPPON CROWN in Japan.

*THE SONGS*

Album - WHITE ON BLUE

1. The Day The Music Died- 9/11. (7:33)
A song about Sept 11 2001 NYC. We wrote this song shortly after
the terrorist attack on the twin towers. Like everybody else we
where shaken by this horrible act, and the way it changed our
lives.
The song starts with a drumloop that evolves as the drums and
percussion takes on. It sets the mood for the album.

2. Did You Really (5:41)
About a relationship which is over-and it´s all for the best. A jolly
tune with dark lyrics. "MANHATTAN TRANSFER" big vocal
arrangements on the verses moving into rockier courses, with a
great lead guitar and a smokin´ synth lead at the end, you can also
hear the horn moving in on the bridge.

3. Vanity Fair(5:03)
About stardom/fame, a variation of the old blues theme: Nobody
knows you when you're down and out. Fame at any price.
A cool smooth song with Per playing along the synth drum all
through the song - amazing. Ninajoins on background vocals.
Could be a single.

4. Flying (5:56)
A song about letting go, daring to take chances. You have only got
one life so you had better do something with it since there's no
dress rehearsal.
A smooth jazzier east coast song. Very cleanly instrumented laid
back with a great sax solo in the end by Wojtek. A favorite.

5. A Deeper Shade Of Love(4:22)
About a close person who's passed away. A sad song filled with
love. A piano ballad with fantastic performances by Goeran and
Richard. Goeran added some nice gospel arrangements. Normally
such a song would have been placed last but we liked it so much
that we thought it was a good idea to put it in the middle.

6. Thorns Of Life (5:00)
No matter what you do or who you are- in the end you are all alone.
A song in a slightly more progressive style. A reflection on
loneliness.

7. Loving Eyes(6:33)
Remembering old love. A traditional southwest song with a "hit
potential". Possible single.

8. Time (5:30)
Time will heal and time will tell. A ballad with great vocals from
Goeran and lots of "wire" guitars and choirs.

9. Don't Really Matter(4:53)
Is there such a thing as perfect love? A small epic from your
next-door bar. 70´s groove.

10. You (5:41)
Traditional rocker and yet a love song. We wanted the traditional
rocker that everyone is familiar with including speedier solo to finish
up the album.

*THE FUTURE*

CROSSFADE has started the recording of their next album, featuring
the same band.

(Taken from CROSSFADEpressrelease)

WHITE ON BLUE album is really for grown-ups. It really took a lot of
time to release it though, the album is really worth waiting for a long
time.
You read autographed messages from Lars here : from 2001 and
from 2003.

(Discography)

WHITE ON BLUE (MTM, 2004)

CROSSFADE
http://www.crossfade.nu/

MTM MUSIC
http://www.mtm-music.com/

NIPPON CROWN (in Japanese)
http://www.crownrecord.co.jp/