Bakklandet Bassangforening
| Company type | Ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music, Political satire |
| Founded | 1975 |
| Defunct | 1978 |
| Headquarters | Trondheim , Norway |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
Bakklandet Bassangforening, also referred to as Det norske Mosartensemble, was a Norwegian ensemble specializing in political satire through music, active between 1975 and 1978.
History
This ensemble was formed as a reaction to Trondheim city council's proposal to tear down the historic Bakklandet district to construct a major roadway. The plan met with considerable local resistance, including the occupation of houses during the 1960s and 1970s. Initially established by the duo Knutsen & Ludvigsen alongside Gerd Gudding, the group eventually expanded to feature musicians such as Arve Tellefsen and Kaare Ørnung. Their discography includes two albums, Ned med Nidaros and Du milde Mosart!, complemented by extensive tours and appearances on NRK where they performed music and comedy sketches. Following the cancellation of the road development in 1978 by municipal authorities, the group ceased its activities. A reunion took place in 2010 at Trondheim's Olav Hall, drawing notable audience attention and featuring members like Øystein Dolmen. Presently, only Øystein Dolmen and Arve Tellefsen remain from the original roster. In 1978, Tellefsen was awarded the Spellemannprisen for his work on "Sindings fiolinkonsert" and the album Du milde Mosart!. Numerous pieces from their repertoire appear on compilations and DVDs associated with Knutsen & Ludvigsen.
Members
- Øystein Dolmen: vocals, guitar, mandolin, master of ceremonies
- Gustav Lorentzen: vocals, guitar, bass, tuba
- Gerd Gudding: fiddle, bass, vocals
- Arve Tellefsen: violin, vocals
- Kaare Ørnung: piano, violin, vocals
Discography
- Ned med Nidaros (1975)
- Du milde Mosart! (1977)
Collaborations and compilations
- Various artists: 12 Ess (1975)
- Various artists: Norsk på topp Vol. 4 (1976)
- Various artists: 12 originale norske topper (1976)
- Various artists: Knallgo'e låter Vol. 1 (1981)
- Knutsen & Ludvigsen: Knutsen & Ludvigsen samleplate (1984)
- Various artists: Trondhjæm, Trondhjæm, at æ reist ifra dæ... (1984)
- Various artists: Fine norske sommerlåter 1 (1993)
- Knutsen & Ludvigsen: Knutsen & Ludvigsens beste (1996)
- Various artists: Det beste av norsk musikk 1973–1977 (1998)
- Various artists: Æ e trønder æ (2000)
- Various artists: Vi e' stolt (2007)
- Knutsen & Ludvigsen: Dum og deilig: Knutsen & Ludvigsens beste (2008)
- Knutsen & Ludvigsen: Knutsen & Ludvigsen komplett (2010)
- Various artists: Sorgenfrie øyeblikk Vol. 1 (2012)
- Various artists: Æ e trønder æ – Den beste trøndermusikken (2013)
Television appearances
- Knutsen & Ludvigsen inviterer til årsmøte i Bakklandet Bassangforening (1977)
- Etter Dagsrevyen (1978)
- Folk: Livet etter Ludvigsen (2011)