Carmen Elise Espenæs
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Born on: 30.09.1983
Carmen Elise Espenæs (born on September 30, 1983 in Stavanger, Norway) is the vocalist and the co-founder of the gothic/folk metal band Midnattsol.
In 2002, Carmen Elise and guitarist Chris Hector founded the German-Norwegian Symphonic metal and folk metal band Midnattsol; their intention was to start working on this project once they found like-minded persons to join their band.
The new members were then identified in Chris Murzinsky as drummer (who is the former drummer of Penetralia), Daniel Fischer as keyboardist, and later on Daniel Droste as guitarist and Birgit Öllbrunner as bassist.
In September 2004, Espenæs was offered to tour with Cradle Of Filth on their live tour supporting Nymphetamine; however, due to commitments with her band, Espenæs declined such request.
She is the younger sister of Liv Kristine Espenæs (Theatre Of Tragedy, Leaves' Eyes)
Instrument:
Vocals
Day of birth:
September 30.
Place of residence:
Stavanger, Norway
Hobbie:
Music, singing, nature, animals, languages, cultures, travelling, yoga, dancing, ice - skating and skiing, psychology and pedagogy
Vices:
To see how bad people treat themselves, animals and the nature
Musical background:
A.o Musician school, choirs, guest vocal
Equipment:
Micros, In Ear, Equipment for recording
Preparation for a show:
Beside all the technical things; take my stage clothes on and warm up.
It is mostly a lot of stress without time for singing. But I always try to
drink a cup of green tea and sage tea with honey.
What is your biggest joy when playing live:
The personal connection that appears between the fans and us.
That is something undescribable!
First Record you bought:
Black Album - Metallica
All time Top 5 Albums:
Black Album - Metallica
Theatre of tragedy - Aegis
Anathema - Eternity
Anathema - Judgement
Dead can dance (all)
Best attended concert:
Anathema - Karlsruhe 2007
Favorite drink:
Bio green tea (e.g. from Yogi)
Favorite food:
Vegan taco, fruits
Favorite book:
All the books from Coehlo, can't decide which one is the best.
Favorite movie/ TV show:
Dancing with Wolfs, Braveheart, Flåklypa
Philosophy of life/ Slogan/ Statement:
Love yourself for what you are
Place you would like to visit:
Places in South America, where the native americans lived.
Favoured season:
I like all the seasons for what they are.
Life´s dream:
A world without pain and destruction.
Carmen Elise Espenæs (born on September 30, 1983 in Stavanger, Norway) is the vocalist and the co-founder of the gothic/folk metal band Midnattsol.
In 2002, Carmen Elise and guitarist Chris Hector founded the German-Norwegian Symphonic metal and folk metal band Midnattsol; their intention was to start working on this project once they found like-minded persons to join their band.
The new members were then identified in Chris Murzinsky as drummer (who is the former drummer of Penetralia), Daniel Fischer as keyboardist, and later on Daniel Droste as guitarist and Birgit Öllbrunner as bassist.
In September 2004, Espenæs was offered to tour with Cradle Of Filth on their live tour supporting Nymphetamine; however, due to commitments with her band, Espenæs declined such request.
She is the younger sister of Liv Kristine Espenæs (Theatre Of Tragedy, Leaves' Eyes)
Instrument:
Vocals
Day of birth:
September 30.
Place of residence:
Stavanger, Norway
Hobbie:
Music, singing, nature, animals, languages, cultures, travelling, yoga, dancing, ice - skating and skiing, psychology and pedagogy
Vices:
To see how bad people treat themselves, animals and the nature
Musical background:
A.o Musician school, choirs, guest vocal
Equipment:
Micros, In Ear, Equipment for recording
Preparation for a show:
Beside all the technical things; take my stage clothes on and warm up.
It is mostly a lot of stress without time for singing. But I always try to
drink a cup of green tea and sage tea with honey.
What is your biggest joy when playing live:
The personal connection that appears between the fans and us.
That is something undescribable!
First Record you bought:
Black Album - Metallica
All time Top 5 Albums:
Black Album - Metallica
Theatre of tragedy - Aegis
Anathema - Eternity
Anathema - Judgement
Dead can dance (all)
Best attended concert:
Anathema - Karlsruhe 2007
Favorite drink:
Bio green tea (e.g. from Yogi)
Favorite food:
Vegan taco, fruits
Favorite book:
All the books from Coehlo, can't decide which one is the best.
Favorite movie/ TV show:
Dancing with Wolfs, Braveheart, Flåklypa
Philosophy of life/ Slogan/ Statement:
Love yourself for what you are
Place you would like to visit:
Places in South America, where the native americans lived.
Favoured season:
I like all the seasons for what they are.
Life´s dream:
A world without pain and destruction.