DØRSTOKKEN HEME – Maj Britt Andersen

Alf Prøysen classics

Dørstokken heme gives new life to the classics of Alf Prøysen. Maj Britt Andersen and Geir Holmsen honor the Prøyssen tradition at the same time as they give this material new and refreshing expressions. As a result, they have created one of the best Prøysen interpretations ever made. Dørstokken heme is Andersen’s second Prøysen release and as with the foregoing album, Kjærtegn (1992), the album has been greeted with great acclaim. While Kjærtegn introduced us to a number of lesser-known songs by Prøysen, Dørstokken heme consists of interpretations of the most beloved classics. Andersen has a close relationship with Prøysen´s poetry and she treats the texts with respect and appreciation. Geir Holmsen´s vital music reflects this approach, mixing elements from the singer-songwriter tradition with more modern expression.