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I am thrilled and filled with pride as I present this version of the song "We Were so Close," which is a remarkable collaboration with some incredibly talented musicians.

In 2020, my colleagues and I faced the disappointment of canceled tours and live shows due to the disruptive impact of the pandemic. However, fortune smiled upon us as I connected with some exceptionally talented individuals in my network who were ready to embark on this collaborative journey. Each of us contributed our recordings from different corners of the world, resulting in the creation of this extraordinary piece.

Allow me to share the story behind it:
The genesis of the song came from my desire to pay tribute to my late elder brother, Jesper.
After I made a demo with the an arrangement, the drums were recorded by Mikkel Villingshøj (Suspect, The LAB inc.) in Denmark. Mikkel's files then traveled back to my studio in Sweden for a bit of mixing, before making their way to Norway where Lars-Erik Dahle (M.D. for Ole Børud) recorded the captivating bass line. After that the project continued its journey to the Netherlands. It was there that Martin Verdonk (Snarky Puppy, George Duke) adorned the track with his remarkable percussion skills. Once again, the files returned to Sweden for a bit of mixing, before being sent across the ocean to New York, where the incredibly talented Matt King (M.D. for the great late Chuck Loeb) contributed with a beautiful keyboard part. From New York, over Sweden the session was sent to Canada for some beautiful saxophone playing by Walle Larsson. Finally, all the recordings returned to my studio in Scandinavia, where I added the guitar parts.

Subsequently, I took on the task of editing the video and mixing the track in Denmark, and the final mix was mastered in London.

Throughout the creative process, I couldn't help but imagine how incredible it would be to perform live in your area. The thought of playing this composition, along with many others, with such an extraordinary lineup fills me with excitement and anticipation.

I sincerely hope that you thoroughly enjoy this production, which reflects the passion and dedication invested by everyone involved in this recording. I also encourage you to explore the individual social media platforms of these exceptional musicians, as we aspire to expand and strengthen our network.
Our collective aspiration is to spread a little joy across the globe, and we genuinely hope to see all of you out there when we perform live.

The lineup comprises of:
Walle Larsson (Canada) – Tenor Saxophone
Matt King (USA) – Keyboards
Martin Verdonk (The Netherlands) – Percussion
Lars-Erik Dahle (Norway) – Bass
Mikkel Villingshøj (Denmark) – Drums
Soren Reiff (Denmark) – Guitar