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Pixie Ninja is the result of two individuals with a huge appetite for Scandinavian progressive music.

Discography

 * Ultrasound (June 2017)
 * Colours out of Space (July 2020)

History
Jostein Haugen and Marius Leirånes began to work on their debut album in late may 2015, and one year later they began the recording of "Ultrasound". During the process the band reached out to Mattias Olsson (Necromonkey, ex Änglagård), and he joined mainly as their producer. He was also in charge of drums, overdubs and mixing. Johan Hals Jørgensen (organist) was later recruited as the bands new keyboard maestro. Jostein Haugen and Marius Leirånes goes way back and have played together in various projects since early 2008.

Ultrasound is a fully instrumental album and it consists of soaring leads and cinematic string sections. The album is an emotionally powerful set of atmospheric electronica and progressive rock that blends the past, the present and the future. The album was released in June 2017 via Apollon Records

Jostein Haugen and Marius Leirånes plays the guitars/bass and keyboard sections alongside glockenspiels and other various instruments. Mattias Olsson provides uplifting and experimental drum-beats throughout the album, alongside the Mellotron M400 and other instruments. The album also features journeyman flutist Ketil Vestrum Einarsen, known best in Prog circles for his work with Weserbergland, Jaga Jazzist and White Willow.

Pixie Ninja was awarded with “Debut album of the year award” by Prognytt.

When “Ultrasound” was created, Marius and Jostein never intended to play live concerts, but later on they received so many demands regarding live shows, that they agreed upon making it happen.

Adding more colors / 2018 In the beginning of February, Marius and Jostein requested Mattias Olsson, and Fredrik Klingwall to join the band. They met up in Roth-Händle Studios in May, and started rehearsing for live shows.

The bands very first show was played in Bergen, at the “Close To The Rain” festival in June 2018.

In September 2018, the band played numerous shows in USA (Progday, Pianos NYC, NJ Proghouse, Orion Studios).

Colours Out Of Space / 2019 After the US tour had ended, Marius, and Jostein continued to work on a brand new album which they began recording in the beginning of 2018.

In the midst of June, Marius and Jostein went over to Roth-Händle Studios in Stockholm to rehearse new material with the rest of the band. Mattias and Fredrik also began to work on the new Pixie Ninja album.

In August the band traveled to France, and played at the majestic Crescendo festival.

Members

 * Current line-up
 * Marius Leirånes (Bass, Synth) 2016-present.
 * Jostein Haugen (Guitar, Synth) 2016-present.
 * Johan Hals Jørgensen (Keyboards) 2016-2017.
 * Mattias Olsson (Drums, Percussion) 2017-present.
 * Fredrik Klingwall (Keyboards) 2018-2019.