The building was designed to look like a boathouse, reminiscent of the structures that used to stand on this part of the island when it was a harbor, blending into the surrounding environment
The building was designed to look like a boathouse, reminiscent of the structures that used to stand on this part of the island when it was a harbor, blending into the surrounding environment
Kristin Stoylen
Despite cold temperatures, many of the musicians who stay at Ocean Sound Recordings are tempted to swim in the sea. Ante recalls, "There has been an artist recording here that was not able to hit a high note and they needed some adrenalin, so they rushed into the water and then back into the recording booth. They nailed it on the first try when they got back."
Despite cold temperatures, many of the musicians who stay at Ocean Sound Recordings are tempted to swim in the sea. Ante recalls, "There has been an artist recording here that was not able to hit a high note and they needed some adrenalin, so they rushed into the water and then back into the recording booth. They nailed it on the first try when they got back."
Located on the Northwestern coast of Norway, on the edge of the North Atlantic Ocean, Giske often experiences extreme weather. The studio is about 99.9% soundproof. To date only one session has been cancelled due to weather and that was because of safety, not because of noise levels.
Located on the Northwestern coast of Norway, on the edge of the North Atlantic Ocean, Giske often experiences extreme weather. The studio is about 99.9% soundproof. To date only one session has been cancelled due to weather and that was because of safety, not because of noise levels.
Panoramic views of Giske and the surrounding islands can be seen from this lookout on Mount Aksla. Here we see a view of Giske's neighbouring island Ålesund.
Panoramic views of Giske and the surrounding islands can be seen from this lookout on Mount Aksla. Here we see a view of Giske's neighbouring island Ålesund.
Ante Giskeødegård founded the studio with his cousin Lars Giskeødegård. They were both members of a band from Giske called The Margarets.
Ante Giskeødegård founded the studio with his cousin Lars Giskeødegård. They were both members of a band from Giske called The Margarets.
As much as the studio puts a strong emphasis on its acoustic capabilities, one of the key reasons musicians come here is to experience the location. In the winter it's quite common to see the Northern lights.
As much as the studio puts a strong emphasis on its acoustic capabilities, one of the key reasons musicians come here is to experience the location. In the winter it's quite common to see the Northern lights.