Rebekka Karijord // The Noble Art Of Letting Go

Do you ever feel like all the people around you are doing much more exciting and important things than yourself? That you’re constantly overcompensating incase someone realises the truth – that you’re just as lonely and discontented as the rest of us? Rebekka Karijord, not only understands the art of life, she has had a good go at writing it too. Released in late 2009 in Scandinavia, it’s hard to believe that the album hasn’t received more attention to date. Sound clips have featured in international films and commercials and the album has also recently been adapted as the soundtrack for the highly acclaimed Cirkus Cirkor’s new show, so chances are you may have heard a sample of her work unknowingly. Love and loss are hot topics when it comes to song writing, but sometimes, just sometimes, an artist captures the essence of it perfectly. Here is one. Opening with the stunningly honest track “Wear It Like A Crown”, armed with beautiful harmonies, raw lyrics, and a simple piano melody, you’ll know instantly whether she’s for you or not. “Undo Love” is a captivating story with powerful and heartbreaking imagery and “Life Isn’t Short At All” reminds you of all that there is. “Morning Light Forgives The Night” sees Karijord working alongside the talented Ane Brun and the outcome is hauntingly graceful. If there’s one thing Miss Lightyear enjoys more than Scandinavians, its circus. And this Swedish, Circus offering, released on my birthday, is awesome and you should buy it immediately.