Jorn - To Release Dio Tribute Album
Masterplan frontman Jørn Lande is set to release a tribute album to the musical legacy of the late Ronnie James Dio. The new album, aptly entitled Dio, will be released on Frontiers Records on July 2nd in Europe and July 27th in the US. Dio was mixed by Tommy Hansen at Jailhouse Studios.
Handpicking some lesser known tunes of the Dio era, along with some of the true classics, Jorn offers a fine collection of songs that present the music of the Man and the Artist, with a unique twist. In Jørn Lande's own words: "Throughout the years I have had the privilege of both meeting and working with many of the musicians that have inspired me on my musical journey. Ronnie James Dio has inspired me through decades, and this man's influence continues to add colour to my creative spirit. Ever since the first time I heard his royal roar back in the 70's, I have been fascinated by this extremely talented man's creative force and dedication to music. His career has been going on for so long and includes so many great songs, that it was a challenge to decide which songs and what era to focus on. I ended up focusing on the Dio era".
The album also includes an original song for which a videoclip, shot by Thomas Tjader (Pretty Maids, In Flames) was produced. Jørn says "I wrote "Song for Ronnie James" as a tribute and a personal thanks to the man who has been my mentor for more than 35 years. This great man has affected my life and career in such a way that without his presence, I would not have become the artist I am today".
Dio [cover art] tracklist:
01. Song For Ronnie James
02. Invisible
03. Shame On The Night
04. Push
05. Stand Up And Shout
06. Don't Talk To Strangers
07. Lord Of The Last Day
08. Night People
09. Sacred Heart
10. Sunset Superman
11. Lonely Is The Word / Letters From Earth [2010 version]
12. Kill The King
13. Straight Through The Heart [live]
+ Song for Ronnie James [video]
[Also thanks to Zmaj Ognjeni Vuk]
Handpicking some lesser known tunes of the Dio era, along with some of the true classics, Jorn offers a fine collection of songs that present the music of the Man and the Artist, with a unique twist. In Jørn Lande's own words: "Throughout the years I have had the privilege of both meeting and working with many of the musicians that have inspired me on my musical journey. Ronnie James Dio has inspired me through decades, and this man's influence continues to add colour to my creative spirit. Ever since the first time I heard his royal roar back in the 70's, I have been fascinated by this extremely talented man's creative force and dedication to music. His career has been going on for so long and includes so many great songs, that it was a challenge to decide which songs and what era to focus on. I ended up focusing on the Dio era".
The album also includes an original song for which a videoclip, shot by Thomas Tjader (Pretty Maids, In Flames) was produced. Jørn says "I wrote "Song for Ronnie James" as a tribute and a personal thanks to the man who has been my mentor for more than 35 years. This great man has affected my life and career in such a way that without his presence, I would not have become the artist I am today".
Dio [cover art] tracklist:
01. Song For Ronnie James
02. Invisible
03. Shame On The Night
04. Push
05. Stand Up And Shout
06. Don't Talk To Strangers
07. Lord Of The Last Day
08. Night People
09. Sacred Heart
10. Sunset Superman
11. Lonely Is The Word / Letters From Earth [2010 version]
12. Kill The King
13. Straight Through The Heart [live]
+ Song for Ronnie James [video]
[Also thanks to Zmaj Ognjeni Vuk]
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62020  |
There shood be 2 CD one Elf, Rainbow, Sabbath, other Dio When evening falls She'll run to me Like whispered dreams Your eyes can't see Soft and warm She'll touch my face A bed of straw Against the lace We believed we'd catch the rainbow Ride the wind to the sun Sail away or ships of wonder But life's not a wheel With chains made of steel So bless me come the down Come the down We believed we'd catch the rainbow Ride the wind to the sun Sail away on ships of wonder But life's not a wheel
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| Susan Smeghead Elite Posts: 6941  |
Of course Jorn would do this. Why am I not surprised in the least? Awesome. Jorn, I love you and renew my offer of marriage, hehehe 
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| Clintagräm Shrinebuilder Posts: 5773  |
Do you think he already had this in the works? I mean, even if they are covers it usually takes quite a while to make a whole album. He possibly may have been working on it since last year. Regardless, great way to pay tribute. I hope that in time there will be a tribute album with many, many artists that can pay their respects.
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| matos Posts: 511  |
WTF people?! am i the only one that thinks this is totally opportunistic?! Jorn is a twisted prick! There's no honour in his doing. If there was, he'd fukking take the god damn time to record a decent memorial album and release it a little later than just 5 days after the man's death. As Clint W. mentioned, Jorn must have been working on this album ever since he found out Dio was diagnosed with cancer! I disrespect Jorn for this, he's just milking someone else's misery. Even if it's a good album, which I strongly doubt, i hope critics give him a thumb down for this one. This is no way to make a tribute album. 
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| Marcus Doit Like Bernie Posts: 642  |
Written by matos on 23.05.2010 at 02:32 I don't think he's milking it at all. I'd assume you mean for money, and you gotta realize, there ain't much money in metal.
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| Dark Blood The Avenger Posts: 1435  |
Very nice Jorn, very nice.
---- It is humanity who must pay homage to the greatness of the Universe... not the Universe to the human narcissism. 
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| Xim Rocker of Worlds Posts: 273  |
Written by Marcus on 23.05.2010 at 06:34 I kinda see his point. Like just watch the music video, it starts off with the kid simply over-looking the album, and then at the end he decides to buy it. Even though their ain't much money in metal these days, the intent is clearly there. All that aside, it's still a good sounding song.
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| Zhao The Arkaholic Posts: 104 |
Written by matos on 23.05.2010 at 02:32 He was working on this around 2008, so this was way before Dio was diagnosed. Dunno why this was never mentioned before.
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| matos Posts: 511 |
Written by Zhao on 24.05.2010 at 11:26 Oh, if that's true, it changes my view a bit. But it still is milkin' (the money). I generally agree there isn't much money in metal, but when it comes to Dio and making a memorial album for him things change. Either Jorn had good or less good intentions, he's still gonna make some easy money.
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| Angelic Storm Melodious Posts: 6675  |
Yep, Jorn has said he was working on this album before Ronnie was even diagnosed. Perhaps his reunion with Masterplan pushed back the release of the DIO album, and its just a very unfortunate coincidence that the song and album are being released shortly after Ronnie's death. Anyways, it is labels, not artists, who decide on a realease date for singles/albums, so perhaps it is a case of the label being opportunistic with the timing of the release. However, I do believe Jorn when he said this album was being worked on long before Ronnie became ill, and he's just an unfortunate victim of circumstances as far as the timing goes.
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