Krönika, Norra Halland, 21 oktober 2016 Som några av er vet så hade jag möjlighet att tillsammans med storebror Per leda Stödgalan i lördags, ett event där vi samlade in pengar till Röda Korsets hjälpverksamhet för människor på flykt. Att arrangera en välgörenhetsgala är för mig en ny erfarenhet. Det var inte det enklaste av uppdrag, men jag lämnades i slutändan med ett hjärta fyllt av tacksamhet. Jag vill utnyttja detta spaltutrymme till att tacka alla som gjorde Stödgalan s

”Pappa, är du en riktig kändis?” frågade Clara för ett tag sedan. ”Nja… inte så många människor som känner igen mig längre. Jag kanske är mer som en halv-kändis.” Clara fnissar. ”Men du vet, det fanns en tid när hundratusentals människor kom för att se mig uppträda. Men det var länge sedan, då när jag var ung och söt. Men… nu är man ju bara söt. Mer fniss. I lördags, emellertid, fick min hustru och jag chans att bli riktiga kändisar för en kväll. SVT inbjöd oss som gäster til

Och så kom han då äntligen till Sverige, Justin Bieber. Tre konserter i Globen. Biljetterna tog slut på tre minuter. Typ. Äldsta sonen var helt förtvivlad. Jordens undergång kunde lika gärna ägt rum på en gång. Jag tycker om det hos Johannes, att han står för att han är en Belieber, trots att Justin är universums största flick-idol. Jag påminns om mina dagar i guldskor. Då fanns det inte en tonårskille i hela vårt avlånga rike som skulle erkänna att han diggade Herrey’s trots

Automatic translation of text Det är skönt att komma hem från jobbresor. Även om man bara har varit borta i några dagar är det spännande att träffa familjen igen. Det har alltid hänt något som man har missat, och jag är ivrig att få lyssna och komma ifatt. Isak berättade att han i sin roll som tomte har tränat hårt inför skolans Luciaframträdande. Han sjöng för mig några texter som han hade lärt sig medan jag var borta. Jag insåg snabbt att grabben faktiskt kan fler julsånger

Automatic translation of text EN MAKALÖS VECKA Både jag och Johannes har fyllt år, 43 respektive 12 år, med två dagars mellanrum. På Johannes födelsedag smög vi tidigt in och väckte honom med sång och presenter. Därefter blev jag av alla barnen beordrad tillbaka till sängen. De ville visst gratta mig också (för jag skulle vara borta på min egen födelsedag). Jag dök under täcket och låtsades sova. Efter några sekunder hördes ”Ja, må han leva!” Vilken överraskning! Och presente

A beautiful song with a sound similar to that of Faithfully. A song that you want to listen to over and over again. #Journey #Music #rock

Never Walk Away is one of Journey’s newest songs, from the recent Revelation CD. It’s a feel-good song that grows on you the more you listen to it. It has become my favorite driving-in-my-car-songs. Clara loves it too. Mostly I appreciate how the phrase “Never Walk Away” has caught the attention of my senses. The song is about sticking with the one you have given your heart and promise to: “Love’s a promise that he made. In his heart it still remains Don’t give up. Never Wal

Automatic translation of text ETT SAMTAL OM MICHAEL JACKSON Isak sitter klistrad framför Youtube och har just tittat på Michael Jacksons Smooth Criminal för femtioelfte gången. ”Pappa?” ”Mmm…” ”Om du var tjej och fick välja med att vara ihop med dig själv – Louis alltså – eller med Michael Jackson, vem skulle du välja?” ”Oj då”, skrattar jag, ”det var en svår fråga. Jag vet inte riktigt.” ”Jo, men du måste välja!” ”Men jag har nog inte lust att vara tillsammans med någon av o

The melodic wonders of Journey continues, this time with Send Her My Love. When I was traveling this week because of work I thought about this song; since I couldn’t be near my wife I wanted to send her something instead: my love. This is a beautiful song. #Journey #Music #rock #steveperry

This is a new song by Journey. The first time I heard it I was touched in several ways. First I was glad to see that old Journey magic come alive in this beautiful tune (another masterpiece by Jonathan Cain). But I was also struck – I mean literally – by the words (see below), seeing how they fit so well with my situation and the feelings I have for my wife. When watching this first video it didn’t take many seconds before the tears started to roll. Tomorrow is Angelica’s bir

There’s going to be a whole lot of music coming up on this site now, music that have been an inspiration to me in one way or another. First out is the greatest rock ballard ever made, by the greatest rock band that ever existed: Journey. Listen to the beautiful lyrics of this song, performed by Steve Perry – whose vocal skill is simply amazing. My deepest respect goes out to keyboardist Jonathan Cain who wrote this song. It is a story about living on the road, but missing you

August is back-to-work-month. And there’s been a lot of that! I’ve been swamped in extra work, trying to get ready for the school start, thus leaving little time for blogging. And the Wednesday Family Columns are also stealing some of that extra time from blogging – but I post those texts here, anyway, for those interested in reading. COLUMNS A Ten-year-old Environmental Activist – How my son goes green. A Day at Kolmården – Funny stuff from Sweden’s best animal park. Wonder

August is back-to-work-month. And there’s been a lot of that! I’ve been swamped in extra work, trying to get ready for the school start, thus leaving little time for blogging. And the Wednesday Family Columns are also stealing some of that extra time from blogging – but I post those texts here, anyway, for those interested in reading. COLUMNS A Ten-year-old Environmental Activist – How my son goes green. A Day at Kolmården – Funny stuff from Sweden’s best animal park. Wonder

Family entertainment ain’t what it used to be! Here’s an old favorite with Animal from the Muppet Show, just to lighten up your day. There’s something about this guy… #funny #familyentertainment #drummer #animal #muppetshow #crazy #Music #fun #fever

iza Marklund is one of Sweden’s most talented and successful writers. But not only does she produce top selling novels, she also is an active columnist for Expressen, one of our largest newspapers. Last week Liza wrote an interesting column, one which shed some positive light on the Herrey’s. I thought it was amusing, but more than that, a very kind approach to our music. Thanks, Liza! We’re not exactly spoiled, as you know, with such respectful words. Bort med juryn ur Melod

Below is my own favorite images from Photos – Södertälje Party (2). It’s the lead singer from Nordman, Håkan Hemlin. The “moment” is caught, I think, that represent this performer the best (as I see him, anyway). I had a nice chat with Håkan after the show, in which he told me that he had just bought a new camera, an Canon 400D, and that he was having a lot of fun with it. But he explained that he feels stupid sometimes, because he take pictures of everything he sees. Said he

Here are all of the artist’s photos, in slide shows, from the Södertälje party. I didn’t always get the best position for these shots, so I’m not pleased with all of them, but hopefully there are some in here you like. If you wonder, by the way, these are all nice people. I wish them all the best, especially Charlotte who will compete for Sweden soon in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. If you click on her link you’ll see some ready made winning pictures (just in case she

E-type in Vemdalen, Sweden I have met Martin several times and consider him a friend. When he saw me after the concert, he came over and gave me a bear hug. It was good to see him again. It struck me, however, how different we are; I am a religious educator, and he’s a rock artist in a truest sense of the word…. although a very sympathetic, compassionate rock artist. He’s got a good heart. And he cares for his fans, constantly showing them gratitude, whether on or off stage.

I want to share something personal with you. This is one of heaven and earth’s most beautiful melodies. Close your eyes and let yourself be lifted away for two minutes. Ennio Morricone conducts his “Gabriel’s Oboe” from the film “The Mission”, München, 2005 #orchestra #inspirational #oboe #soundtracks #themission #Angels #soundtrack #concert #strings #spirituality #Music #EnnioMorricone #classical

It took some time but I finally got around to completing the sets of photos I took at the Christmas Concert in Karlstad where I performed together with my brothers, and with all these artists seen below. It wasn’t easy, let me tell you, to have 3-4 different parts in the show, and then in between try to capture the rest of the crew on film. But I hope there are a few photos in here, at least, that you will enjoy. If you want to see some of my personal favorites from the show,