Today we are debuting a live performance by one of Denmark’s biggest bands Blue Foundation. Recorded at a sold-out Royal Danish Theatre show earlier this year, ‘As I Moved On‘ is about refusing to be “stuck in your machine” and finding the courage to break free from a restrictive relationship or system. It’s an epic and cinematic performance that fuses widescreen instrumentals and strings, with pulsing keyboards, and infuses it with stirring and sweeping vocals that rise and fall like ocean waves, watch it below.
‘As I Moved On’ is about refusing to be “stuck in your machine” and finding the courage to break free from a restrictive relationship or system. The journey follows a pull toward self-discovery, answering a personal “calling from the wild.” Along the way, there are moments of sorrow and challenge, but each trial ultimately brings strength. The repeated call to “come and dance” celebrates the freedom and resilience found in embracing one’s own path.
Blue Foundation’s lead singer Tobias Wilner says the following about performing As I Moved On at the sold-out Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen this year: “Playing As I Moved On live at the Royal Danish Theatre was powerful—almost like reliving the journey the song tells. To share that energy with the audience in such an iconic space, surrounded by people who connect with the music, was unforgettable,”
If you’re not already familiar: Blue Foundation were founded in 2000 by Danish singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Tobias Wilner, the group was inspired by Mark E. Smith‘s method of forming a band (The Fall), with Wilner recruiting a rotating lineup of traditional musicians over the years to fuel creativity. Since 2010, the core members of the band have been Tobias Wilner and Bo Rande, working between Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and Copenhagen, Denmark.
Blue Foundation have released several well-received albums, including ‘Life of a Ghost; ‘In My Mind I Am Free’ and ‘Blood Moon‘. Collaborators include Jonas Bjerre (Mew), Erika Spring (Au Revoir Simone), Findlay Brown, DJ Krush, Sara Savery, and Wang Wen.
Blue Foundation’s music has been featured in various popular films, such as Michael Mann’s ‘Miami Vice,’ and TV shows like ‘The Vampire Diaries.‘ Their song ‘Eyes on Fire’ gained significant fame after being included in the soundtrack of the movie “Twilight”. Blue Foundation is sampled by Lil Durk featuring French Montana on his track ‘Fly High’ and Young Thug‘s song ‘She Noticed.’ They co-wrote the song ‘Taurus’ for Machine Gun Kelly.
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Blue Foundation Live are:
- Blue Foundation Live are:
- Tobias Wilner – guitar and vocal
- Bo Rande – trumpet and keyboards
- Helea Gao – vocal and keyboards
- Ida Duelund – bass, double bass and loops
- Maria Jagd – violin and loops
- Rune Lohse – drums
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