Maria Arredondo
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Maria Arredondo is a Norwegian pop singer. The name Arredondo comes from her Chile
an stepfather.
. The album was a success in Norway, attaining the highest possible scores from an important Norwegian newspaper, VG.
In November 2004, Maria released her second album, Not Going Under
. This was the first album to have videos from the singles, as Maria didn't produce any videos for her first album.
After Maria released her last album, Min Jul (some tracks produced and arranged by Jon Lord
of Deep Purple
), she made some shows and then took a break. Now, almost one year after the release of her Christmas album, she is planning some concerts, and the release of a new single, called On Christmas Day
She has just released her fourth album.
Arredondo was among other contributions of singers like Marit Larsen
in the song "For a Friend" and Marion Raven
in the song "That Day", Both members of the defunct band M2M.
On November, 7th Maria did an interview with Fedrelandsvennen and announced that the new single will be released on November 13, 2006.
Her 3 cds have combined sales of over 150.000 copies.
On November 12, 2007 she released her first album in two years, For A Moment. The first single from this album, "Brief and Beautiful" became a monster-hit throughout the fall. "Brief and Beautiful" was written by Hanne Sørvaag
and Harry Sommerdahl, and a Spanish-language adaptation of this song called "Fue para los dos" was released earlier in 2007 by Spanish singer Edurne
.
Her fourth album was met with mixed reviews. On the album, "Even when you're with me" is a cover of the Spanish singer Chenoa
's "Me Enamoro Del Dolor", and "If You Could Only See Me" was originally recorded by another Norwegian artist called Ina.
In the fall of 2007, it was also revealed that Maria Arredondo will star as Maria Von Trapp
in the Sound of Music, which will be a major production in Norway - premiering in the fall of 2008.
This is the first major production of the Sound of Music in Norway in about 20 years, Sissel Kyrkjebø
played the part as Maria Von Trapp back then.
Maria Arredondo entered the qualifying rounds of the Melodi Grand Prix 2010 (the Norwegian selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest) on 16 January and was voted through to the national final, with the song "The Touch", which is written by Rolf Løvland
.
Today, Maria workes (beyond her singing) 20% in Heggedal chirch in Asker Norway.
, Natalie Imbruglia
, Michelle Branch
, Jewel
and The Cranberries
.
/ : The sinlges were only released as radio single.
—: The sinlges did't enter the charts
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an stepfather.
Career
Maria started her singing career early. By the age of 10, she had already participated in some local concerts in her home town Vennesla. After that, Maria spent some time developing her own style. In March 2003, Maria released her first album called Maria Arredondo by Universal Music NorwayUniversal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
. The album was a success in Norway, attaining the highest possible scores from an important Norwegian newspaper, VG.
In November 2004, Maria released her second album, Not Going Under
Not Going Under
Not Going Under is the second album by Maria Arredondo, released by Universal Music Norway on November 8, 2004. Three singles were released from the album, which were the first by Arredondo to have music videos.-Track listing:...
. This was the first album to have videos from the singles, as Maria didn't produce any videos for her first album.
After Maria released her last album, Min Jul (some tracks produced and arranged by Jon Lord
Jon Lord
Jonathan Douglas "Jon" Lord is an English composer, pianist and Hammond organ player.Jon Lord, also known as 'Hammond Lord', is a classically trained piano player. He is recognised for his Hammond organ blues-rock sound and for his pioneering work in fusing rock and classical or baroque forms...
of Deep Purple
Deep Purple
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
), she made some shows and then took a break. Now, almost one year after the release of her Christmas album, she is planning some concerts, and the release of a new single, called On Christmas Day
On Christmas Day
"Brief and Beautiful" is a Christmas single by Norwegian pop singer Maria Arredondo, it was released on November 20, 2006, and soon became a hit single. The single spent 3 weeks on the charts, peak at No.4.-Charts:...
She has just released her fourth album.
Arredondo was among other contributions of singers like Marit Larsen
Marit Larsen
Marit Elisabeth Larsen is a Norwegian singer and songwriter.She began playing violins at age of 5,and played it until the age of 8. She gained international fame during her teenage years as a member of the pop duo M2M with childhood friend Marion Raven. More recently she has pursued her own music...
in the song "For a Friend" and Marion Raven
Marion Raven
Marion Elise Ravn, born 25 May 1984 in Lørenskog, Norway, is a Norwegian singer-songwriter, and former child actress. Her surname is of Norse origin, with Ravn meaning Raven, which she adopted as her stage name Marion Raven as well as her trademark raven logo. She was one-half of the now defunct...
in the song "That Day", Both members of the defunct band M2M.
On November, 7th Maria did an interview with Fedrelandsvennen and announced that the new single will be released on November 13, 2006.
Her 3 cds have combined sales of over 150.000 copies.
On November 12, 2007 she released her first album in two years, For A Moment. The first single from this album, "Brief and Beautiful" became a monster-hit throughout the fall. "Brief and Beautiful" was written by Hanne Sørvaag
Hanne Sørvaag
Hanne Margrethe Fredriksen Sørvaag is a Norwegian singer/songwriter born in Stavanger, Norway, December 27, 1979. She is currently based in Stockholm, Sweden....
and Harry Sommerdahl, and a Spanish-language adaptation of this song called "Fue para los dos" was released earlier in 2007 by Spanish singer Edurne
Edurne
Edurne García Almagro better known as Edurne is a Spanish pop singer. She came sixth in the fourth edition of the Spanish television series Operación Triunfo in 2005.She is the girlfriend of Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.-Discography:...
.
Her fourth album was met with mixed reviews. On the album, "Even when you're with me" is a cover of the Spanish singer Chenoa
Chenoa
María Laura Corradini Falomir, popularly known as Chenoa is a famous Argentine-Spanish female music artist who became successful after appearing on the TV contest Operación Triunfo. Her music style could be described in the United States as pop...
's "Me Enamoro Del Dolor", and "If You Could Only See Me" was originally recorded by another Norwegian artist called Ina.
In the fall of 2007, it was also revealed that Maria Arredondo will star as Maria Von Trapp
Maria von Trapp
Maria Augusta von Trapp , also known as Baroness Maria von Trapp, was the stepmother and matriarch of the Trapp Family Singers...
in the Sound of Music, which will be a major production in Norway - premiering in the fall of 2008.
This is the first major production of the Sound of Music in Norway in about 20 years, Sissel Kyrkjebø
Sissel Kyrkjebø
Sissel Kyrkjebø , also simply known as Sissel, is a Norwegian soprano.Sissel is considered one of the world's top crossover sopranos. Sissel's musical style runs the gamut from pop recordings and folk songs, to classical vocals and operatic arias...
played the part as Maria Von Trapp back then.
Maria Arredondo entered the qualifying rounds of the Melodi Grand Prix 2010 (the Norwegian selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest) on 16 January and was voted through to the national final, with the song "The Touch", which is written by Rolf Løvland
Rolf Løvland
Rolf Løvland is a Norwegian composer. Together with Fionnuala Sherry, he formed the celtic group Secret Garden, where he played as the composer/producer/keyboardist...
.
Today, Maria workes (beyond her singing) 20% in Heggedal chirch in Asker Norway.
Musical style
Arredondo's musical style is a mixture of pop and dream pop very similar to artists such as M2MM2M (band)
M2M was a pop music duo formed by two Norwegians, Marion Elise Raven and Marit Elisabeth Larsen. They released three albums under Atlantic Records and Warner Music: Shades of Purple, The Big Room, and The Day You Went Away: The Best of M2M, a greatest hits album released by their record label after...
, Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Jane Imbruglia is an Australian singer-songwriter, model and actress. In the early 1990s, Imbruglia was known to audiences as Beth Brennan in the popular Australian soap Neighbours. Three years after leaving the programme, Imbruglia launched a singing career with the international hit,...
, Michelle Branch
Michelle Branch
Michelle Jacquet DeSevren Branch is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and actress. During the early 2000s, she released two top-selling albums, The Spirit Room and Hotel Paper, and was subsequently nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2003...
, Jewel
Jewel (singer)
Jewel Kilcher , professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress and poet...
and The Cranberries
The Cranberries
The Cranberries are an Irish rock band formed in Limerick in 1989 under the name The Cranberry Saw Us, later changed by vocalist Dolores O'Riordan. The band currently consists of O'Riordan, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler...
.
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Chart positions | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| VG-lista VG-lista VG-listen is a Norwegian record chart. It is weekly presented in the newspaper VG and the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation program Topp 20. It is considered the primary Norwegian record chart, charting albums and singles from countries and continent around the world. The data is collected by... |
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| 2003 | Maria Arredondo | 2 |
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| 2004 | Not Going Under Not Going Under Not Going Under is the second album by Maria Arredondo, released by Universal Music Norway on November 8, 2004. Three singles were released from the album, which were the first by Arredondo to have music videos.-Track listing:... |
7 |
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| 2005 | Min Jul | 6 |
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| 2007 | For A Moment | 12 |
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| 2008 | Sound Of Musicals | 28 |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VG-lista VG-lista VG-listen is a Norwegian record chart. It is weekly presented in the newspaper VG and the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation program Topp 20. It is considered the primary Norwegian record chart, charting albums and singles from countries and continent around the world. The data is collected by... |
Hit40 | |||
| 2002 | "Can Let Go Can Let Go "Can Let Go" was the first single released by Maria Arredondo on May, 2002. There's no video for this single.... " |
/ | 3 | Maria Arredondo |
| "Just A Little Heartache Just a Little Heartache "Just a Little Heartache" was the second single released by Maria Arredondo on December 9, 2002. There's no video for this single.-Tracklisting:Norwegian CD Single#"Just a Little Heartache" - 03:18#"Can Let Go" - 03:23-Charts:... " |
10 | 2 | ||
| 2003 | "In Love With An Angel In Love with an Angel "In Love with an Angel" was the third and most famous single released by Maria Arredondo. It was released on February 24, 2003, and came in at number one on the Norwegian Top 20 Singles in its second week.-Track listing:Norwegian CD Single... " |
1 | 1 | |
| "Hardly Hurts At All Hardly Hurts at All "Hardly Hurts at All" was released on 21 July 2003. This single is part from the second CD's version.-Charts:... " |
5 | 2 | ||
| "A Thousand Nights" | / | — | ||
| "Julekveldsvise" (With Winta Winta Winta Efrem Negassi is a Norwegian R&B and soul musician from Haugerud, Oslo. She grew up in Oslo, Norway. Both of her parents fled Eritrea after heightened civil strife erupted there and forced them to become refugees. Winta has been interested in music since she was a child.Winta's debut album... , Sølvgut) |
/ | — | Nå Har Vi Vaske Golvet | |
| 2004 | "Mad Summer Mad Summer "Mad Summer" is the first single released from Maria Arredondo's album, Not Going Under. It was released on 14 June 2004 and was the first Arredondo single to become a video.-Track listing:Norwegian CD Single#"Mad Summer" - 03:07... " |
3 | 2 | Not Going Under Not Going Under Not Going Under is the second album by Maria Arredondo, released by Universal Music Norway on November 8, 2004. Three singles were released from the album, which were the first by Arredondo to have music videos.-Track listing:... |
| "Burning" | / | 1 | ||
| 2005 | "Cross Every River" | / | — | |
| "Himmel På Jord" | / | 11 | Min Jul | |
| 2006 | "On Christmas Day On Christmas Day "Brief and Beautiful" is a Christmas single by Norwegian pop singer Maria Arredondo, it was released on November 20, 2006, and soon became a hit single. The single spent 3 weeks on the charts, peak at No.4.-Charts:... " |
4 | — | For A Moment |
| 2007 | "Brief and Beautiful Brief and Beautiful "Brief and Beautiful" is the third single by Norwegian pop singer Maria Arredondo, released from her 4th album For a Moment. The single spent six weeks on the charts, peak at No.4.-Charts:... " |
4 | 1 | |
| "Kyrie Eleison" | / | — | ||
| "For A Moment" | / | — | ||
| 2010 | "The Touch The Touch The Touch is a 1971 film directed by Ingmar Bergman and starring Max von Sydow, Bibi Andersson, Elliot Gould, and Sheila Reid.-Plot:... " |
— | — | TBA |
/ : The sinlges were only released as radio single.
—: The sinlges did't enter the charts
Features
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VG-lista VG-lista VG-listen is a Norwegian record chart. It is weekly presented in the newspaper VG and the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation program Topp 20. It is considered the primary Norwegian record chart, charting albums and singles from countries and continent around the world. The data is collected by... |
Airplay | |||
| 2009 | Ett sår i min själ (With Jan Johansen) | / | / | Minnen |