Songwriter · two artist profiles

Andreas Espenes
& SELAIM

Songs about life, thoughts and all that is difficult to say out loud.

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I write all the lyrics myself. Andreas Espenes compiles the releases that are made with human producers and vocalists. SELAI is the artist project for the songs where I write the lyrics and shape the expression, while the instrumental and vocals are generated using AI.

Andreas Espenes Music made by people
SELAIM My lyrics · AI-generated instrumental and vocals
Andreas Sautter Espenes – låtskriver
Songwriter behind Andreas Espenes & SELAI
Behind the music

Honest lyrics with emotion at the center

My songs often begin with a thought, a feeling, or a story that I want to put into words. It can be something close and personal, or something that many people can identify with.

For me, songwriting is about finding the words for what isn't always easy to say out loud. Then I shape the mood and musical direction so that the expression supports the story the lyrics tell.

Whether the instrumentals and vocals are created by humans or with the help of AI, the lyrics and story are the starting point. The goal is to create songs that hit home, tell a story, and stay with us a little after they're finished.

Some stories work best when they have a melody.

01

Text first

The words and story are often the starting point for the songs.

02

The phrase around the story

Mood, tempo, instrumentation and vocal expression should support what the text wants to convey.

03

Stories you can identify with

The songs draw inspiration from life, relationships, thoughts and moments.

The production method and expression may vary – the story and feeling should always be there.
Two artist profiles

My music

I write all the lyrics myself. The releases are divided between Andreas Espenes and SELAI according to how the instrumental and vocals are made.

Total for all my music Ca. 180,547 avspillinger Spotify + YouTube

Andreas Espenes

My first three releases. I wrote the songs, while the instrumentals and vocals were created and performed by human musicians, producers and vocalists.

Ca. 99,764 avspillinger totalt

Horrible – Andreas Espenes
Single

Horrible

Andreas Espenes

01 Horrible Ca. 67,088
♪Listen on Spotify
No Gravity – Andreas Espenes
Single · 2 songs

No Gravity

Andreas Espenes

01 No Gravity Ca. 19,137
02 No Gravity (Acoustic) Approximately 835
♪Listen on Spotify
World On Fire – Andreas Espenes
Single

World On Fire

Andreas Espenes

01 World On Fire Ca. 12,704
♪Listen on Spotify

SELAIM

Under SELAI, I write the lyrics and shape the direction and expression of the songs, while the instrumentals and vocals are generated using AI.

Ca. 80,783 avspillinger totalt

Det Me He – SELAI
Single

That's Me

SELAIM

01 That's Me Ca. 33
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Bølge Av Stillhet – SELAI
Single

Wave Of Silence

SELAIM

01 Wave Of Silence Ca. 212
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Der Du E Nå – SELAI
Single

Where You Are Now

SELAIM

01 Where You Are Now Ca. 1,058
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Empty Hands – SELAI
Single

Empty Hands

SELAIM

01 Empty Hands Ca. 1,180
♪Listen on Spotify
Sorry For The Wait – SELAI
Single

Sorry For The Wait

SELAIM

01 Sorry For The Wait Ca. 18,700
♪Listen on Spotify
Scars and Stars – SELAI
Album · 18 songs

Scars and Stars

SELAIM

01 Alone Approx. 1,566
02 Caught In Between Approximately 1,972
03 Our Story Approximately 1,553
04 Broken Promises Approx. 1,551
05 Shadows Of My Heart Ca. 2,938
06 I See You Struggling Approximately 1,762
07 I Don't Feel Perfect Ca. 1,785
08 If I'm Gone Ca. 1,753
09 I Need You Ca. 1,854
10 Still Me Approximately 134
11 Two Broken Souls Ca. 537
12 Rise Above Ca. 143
13 Better Off Without You Ca. 205
14 Lost In The Moment Ca. 123
15 Two Little Stars In My Sky Ca. 222
16 Your Guiding Light Ca. 108
17 Broken Promises (Rock Version) Approximately 274
18 I Don't Feel Perfect (Rock Version) Ca. 135
♪Listen to the album on Spotify
On The Edge Of Tomorrow – SELAI
Single

On The Edge Of Tomorrow

SELAIM

01 On The Edge Of Tomorrow Ca. 40,985
♪Listen on Spotify
See & hear

Music on YouTube

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Lyrics & music

From lyrics to finished song

Do you need a personal song lyric for an occasion, a project or an idea you want to put down on paper? I can help you write lyrics with emotion, structure and an expression that suits what you want to convey. If you wish, the lyrics can also be developed further into a demo or finished song.

Personal
lyrics

For an occasion

Song lyrics for weddings, confirmations, birthdays, anniversaries or other personal moments where the words mean extra much.

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Artist
and project

For music projects

Do you have a melody, an idea or a theme, but need help with the lyrics? I can contribute with lyric ideas, verses, chorus or a finished song lyrics.

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From text
to song

Demo or finished song

The lyrics can be further developed with AI-generated instrumentals and vocals. If you would like human production and vocals, I can also explore the possibility through external collaborators.

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How it can work

You send a short description of what the song should be about, what occasion or mood you want, and any details that should be included. We then clarify whether you want just the lyrics, an AI-produced demo or finished song, or human production through external partners. Price, delivery, scope and any external costs are agreed in advance.

Do you have an idea, but are unsure which solution is right for you? Feel free to send me a non-binding inquiry.

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