Sven Olsen's Brutal Canadian Love Saga

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Sven Olsen's Brutal Canadian Love Saga

Singer - songwriter - Wellington

"A treasure trove of music, art and love"

"Recently I heard this collection -- 400 copies only, two CDs, a thick booklet of artfully rendered lyrics, posters and more delivered in medium-sized pizza box - being described as a cult item, bound to lose money, an ambitious conceit . . . but also pretty terrific.
Right on all counts." So says Elsewhere Online Magazine
Named after an obscure short story, a bunch of 15 artists from all over NZ makes up this group, lead by Wellingtonians Nigel Beckford and Clyde Clemett... a challenge that doesn't disappoint. In fact it's a rich tapestry of sound which is backed with lyrics that evoke references to the 'real' NZ. Laid back, humble, at times melancholic and with a gentle dose of dry wit. And nothing to do with Sven or Canada.
More than an album, it's a treasure trove of creativity. Packed in a pizza box are two CD's, posters, an incredible hand written & drawn book [by designer Fleur Wickes ] which is a collabotaive work of art in itself. Even a badge is thrown in. A collector's piece with only 500 produced. Says Elsewhere again "This is living and breathing human music. And a rare treat."
  Wellington


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