Bridges - The Oncoming Of Night/The Vacant

The truly unique Masterpiece that only few people ever had the chance to listen to. Recorded in 1980, at that time Paul and Magne were 17 and 18 years old (!), they released this self-financed lp called Fakkeltog (Torch-light procession). It features Paul Waaktaar-Savoy on guitar and vocals, Magne Furuholmen on synthesizers, Øystein Jevanord on drums and percussion and Viggo Bondi on bass guitar. This record is the most sought-after record among a-ha fans and you must expect to pay an awful lot of money to get your hands on a copy of this record. The track “Vagrants“ features Øivind Nusle and Hans Morten Stensland on violins, Svein Ivar Fors and Elisabeth Moe on cello, Ingvil Kaalhus on obo. “September“ features Gro Hanne Fors and Sissel Grønlund on tumpets. The songs, arrangements and lyrics are all by Paul except for “Vagrants“ which is arranged by Erik Nygaard. This is the only album released by Bridges, the band started another album by the n