ELSK

❤️ ELSK ❤️
So… here it is. Elsk! A heart-child released into the world.
I feel both humbled and deeply grateful to finally share this song – and music video – with you. A huge thank you to Alex Lyngaas, who created the visual expression with such honesty and tenderness. 💛

Elsk is an invitation.
To walk together through life.
To lean gently against one another, to truly see each other – and to love, when we can.

The song was born in response to unrest and conflict in the world, especially with the war between Palestine and Israel in mind. It became a reply – a hope – a longing for peace. A longing to see each other as fellow human beings – across all differences. To meet each other with warmth, openness and trust.

Elsk reminds us that we need each other.
That love lives in the small things – in the gaze, in trust, in presence.

If the song touches something in you, it would mean the world if you'd share it. Truly.

This is the first single from my debut album Klang av Kjærlighet (Sound of Love), to be released summer 2025.

I'm so grateful to have worked with these wonderful musicians who contributed their gifts to this song:
Preben Olram
Mira Beckstrøm Laurantzon
Beatriz Sobrino
Preben Olram and I produced the song together, and his input and skills are priceless. Thank you!

With love,
Hanne

Credits:
Produced by: Preben Olram (Artistic Trade) and Hanne Viestad
Composer/lyricist/vocals/instruments: Hanne Viestad
Musicians: Preben Olram, Mira Beckstrøm Laurantzon, Beatriz Sobrino
Music video: Alex Lyngaas
Spotify video: Siv Seglem
Mastring: Lund Lyd
Cover art: Hanne Viestad

🎶 Release concert: August 30 2025 at Annas Hybel, Fjellstrand – warm welcome to all ❤️