Who the f*ck is this guy? Legend, that’s who.
Legends
Thomas Dybdahl is a singer-songer from Norway. I really dig this guy. He’s the singer of The National Bank as well, which I’ve written about before. I wrote a little about Dybdahl there as well.
Why do I like this guy? Here’s a few reasons:
- Songwriting: lyrics are thoughtful and human.
- Orchestration: really great at putting instruments together.
- Production: Science is one of the best sounding albums I’ve ever heard. Before I heard this guy, this was always the sound I was going for. read more →
There’s something I love about this video showing crisp, nike-like footage of a middle-age-ish, regular-size-ish guy flubbing about with the soccer ball in one of the most prestigious football grounds in the world.
Is it because this video points to the fact we all have dreams, and, even if they’re “pie in the sky, never gonna happen” we can still indulge a little and feel some of the strain of our bones towards the stuff of legend? It’s like he’s discarding all care and concern for what’s possible, grunting slow laps around the folks who chant “This is ridiculous, you’ll never be a footballer, you’re crazy.” He pushes hard and tries regardless, all the while understanding it’s totally impossible and worth the sweat regardless. Is that why I love this video… because that kind of balance is magic? read more →
You have to watch through it a little for it to make much sense… but his face at the end is legendary. I hope I can be as proud about something I’ve made (besides my son).
