Charizma (band)
| Charizma | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Oskarshamn, Sweden |
| Genres | Rock, pop, CCM, hard rock |
| Years active | 1981 – Present |
| Labels | Pama Records (SE), Talking Music (SE), Asaph Musik (D) |
| Website | Charizma.com |
Charizma is a rock band formed in Oskarshamn, Sweden, where they are still based. Founded by the three brothers Bo, Jan and Göran Nikolausson, the band now also includes Johan Mauritzson and Thomas Karlsson.
Starting out as a hard rock trio, Charizma is now a radio-friendly rock band focusing on melodies and strong vocal elements.
The band is primarily known for its songs "Waiting (Here for you)"[1] "Run to God" and "Join Hands".
The band also performed in the pre-selections for Eurovision Song Contest in 2004 in Estonia (Eurolaul)[2] and in 2007 in Poland (Piosenka dla Europy 2007).[3]
Charizma has toured all over the world including USA, UK, Germany, Australia, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, Estonia, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, The Netherlands and Faroe Islands.
Members
- Bo Nikolausson - bass guitar, backing vocals (1981–present)
- Jan Nikolausson - drums, percussion (1981–present)
- Göran Nikolausson - guitars, backing vocals (1981–present)
- Johan Mauritzson - lead vocals, Keyboards (1996–present)
- Thomas Karlsson - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1996–present)
Until 1994, lead vocals were performed by Bo Nikolausson. Between 1991 and 1994, Johan Mauritzson played keyboards with the band, but was not an official member.
Discography
Albums
| Title | Year | Label | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock the world | 1985 | United Rock Records, Sweden | Hasse Engström & Charizma |
| Rock The World (Polish release) | 1987 | Tonpress, Poland | Hasse Engström |
| Rockin' The World Together (Soviet release) | 1991 | Melodiya, Soviet Union | Hasse Engström & Charizma |
| The Ultimate Call | 1993 | United Rock Records, Sweden | Hasse Engström & Charizma |
| To Be Continued… | 1997 | Asaph Musik, Germany | Stig Lindell |
| The Basics Of Life | 1999 | Asaph Musik, Germany | Mick Nordström & Charizma |
| Life in 3D | 2003 | Asaph Musik/PAMA Records/Talking Music | Johan Glössner |
| Common Creed (Track on Life is precious) |
2006 | Permanent Recordings, Nashville, USA | Johan Glössner |
Singles
| Title | Year | Label | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Turn Me On" (EP) | 1986 | United Rock Records | Hasse Engström & Charizma |
| "Join Hands" (Maxi single) | 1990 | United Rock Records | Hasse Engström & Charizma |
| "Higher Than The Heavens" (CD single) | 1997 | Asaph Music | Stig Lindell & Charizma |
| "Round and Round" (CD single) | 1998 | Asaph Musik | Mick Nordström & Charizma |
| "Run to God" (CD-single) | 1999 | Megaphone Records/Asaph Musik | Rico and Bear |
| "Waiting (Here for you)" Club mix(CD single) |
2003 | Asaph Musik/PAMA Records/Talking Music | Johan Glössner. Club mix by S G Petersson |
| "Where do you go?" [Radio remix] (CD single) |
2004 | Talking Music/PAMA Records | Johan Glössner. |
| "I give you a mountain" (CD single) |
2004 | Talking Music | Stig Lindell & Henrik Sethsson |
| "Emily" (Digital EP) |
2007 | Pama Records | Johan Glössner |
Chart positions
- "Waiting (Here for you)" reached no. 3 on the Swedish Top40 best selling chart on September 13, 2003.[1] It spent 9 weeks on the list. The song also peaked at no. 62 on the Europe Official Top 100 on September 27, 2003 [4]
- "Where do you go?" reached no. 13 on the Swedish Top40 best selling chart on January 17, 2004.[5]
- "I give you a mountain" reached no. 41 on the Swedish best selling chart on May 21, 2004.[6]
Videography
- "Emily" - shot January 2007, Oskarshamn Sweden. Directed and edited by Morgan Karlsson. Song entered in the Polish pre-selections for Eurovision Song Contest.
- "Turn me on" - shot in 1989, Los Angeles. Directorial debut for Jay Torres, who later worked with Madonna and Aerosmith and directed the TV shows Alias and Desperate Housewives.
References
- 1 2 Sweden Top 40 @ Top40-Charts.com - 40 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 25 Countries
- ↑ ETV PLUSS>Saated>Muusikasaated>Eurovisiooni lauluvõistlus>Eurolaul 2004. I’ll give you a mountain Archived June 28, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Eurovision Song Contest Serbia 2008 | News - Videos of the Polish songs online
- ↑ Europe Official Top 100 @ Top40-Charts.com - 40 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 25 Countries
- ↑ Sweden Top 40 @ Top40-Charts.com - 40 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 25 Countries
- ↑ swedishcharts.com - Charizma - I Give You A Mountain
External links
- The official Charizma website
- PAMA Records
- Talking Music
- Asaph Musik
- CMcentral Article about the album Life is precious, a tribute to Wes King
- "Emily" video on YouTube