Marit E. Larsen and Marion
E. Raven listen intently through their headphones as the playback of
a just-completed vocal track rolls on the mixing board. Happily ensconced
at the famed Atlantic Studios in New York City, the Norwegian teen duo are
in their element as they complete work on their forthcoming Atlantic Records
debut.
Songwriters and performers from their earliest
years, Marit (16) and Marion (15) are operating in high gear
as they put the final touches on a host of upbeat tracks that span a field
of contemporary musics. "Sometimes the songs are in a pop rock style, some
are pop-R&B, and some are just pop-pop," explains Marit.
The album also thrives under the girls' instrumental
performances - Marion on piano and Marit on
guitar.
"Some people think we're too young to write songs,"
adds Marit. "I can understand. But that's good, too, because it makes
us all the more excited to prove ourselves."
While cracking up some shared joke or observation
- the chemistry and depth of understanding between the two is readily evident.
Inseperable? Definitely.
"I would never have done this album alone," says
Marit. "I couldn't have handled it. We're experiencing so many new
things so it's cool to have someone who is right there with you to talk to.
It's really great to be two."