Claus Norreen (born 5 June 1970) is a Danish musician known for being a part of the pop band Aqua, which sold around 33 million records. He left the band in September 2016 to take on other musical ventures.
Claus Norreen | |
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 Norreen in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 5 June 1970 Charlottenlund, Denmark |
| Genres | Electropop, industrial techno, pop, europop, eurodance, dance-pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, keyboards |
| Years active | 1988–2016 |
Biography
editNorreen was born in Charlottenlund, near Copenhagen. One of his biggest interests was electropop music. Hence, he bought a keyboard and started playing industrial techno.
When he finished school he started to work in his sisters' clothing store. The work in the store inspired him and influenced his style of music. In 1989, he met Søren Rasted and moved his music instrument to his residence.
Claus married Danish journalist Siggy Norreen (née Madsen) in 2001.[1] Their son Elliott was born in February 2003. The couple have since separated.[2]
Discography
editAqua albums
edit- Aquarium (1997)
- Aquarius (2000)
- Megalomania (2011)
Albums
edit- Frække Frida Og De Frygtløse Spioner (1994, various artists)
Singles
edit- "Submerged" (1992) (Aeroflot)
- "Itzy Bitzy Spider" (1995) (Joyspeed)
Remixes
edit- "In my mind" (Danny Red Remix) (1998) (Antiloop)
- "Living in your head" (Aeroflot Remix) (2000) (Soundlovers)
- "Forever" (Aeroflot & Feindflug Remix) (2003) (Bruderschaft)
- "Facts of life" (Danny Red Remix) (2004) (LazyB)
Remix versions
edit- Aeroflot – "Submerge" (4:18)
- Antiloop – "In my mind" (Danny Red Remix) (3:27)
- Bruderschaft – "Forever" (Aeroflot & Feindflug Remix) (5:55)
- LazyB – "Facts of life" (Danny Red Mix Edit) (3:20)
- LazyB – "Facts of life" (Danny Red Remix) (5:29)
- LazyB – "Facts of life" (Danny Red vs. Claus Noreen Mix) (4:01)
- Soundlovers – "Living in your head" (Aeroflot Mix) (5:00)
- Soundlovers – "Living in your head" (Aeroflot Radio) (3:19)
- Soundlovers – "Living in your head" (Aeroflot Remix) (4:50)
References
edit- ^ Bodil, Cath (27 February 2000). "Superglade Aqua på vej til Canada (in Danish)". BT. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ Katrine Bøg Larsen (7 November 2007). "Aqua-Claus skal skilles (in Danish)". TV 2 Vip. Archived from the original on 16 February 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
External links
edit- www.dannyred.de.lv (archived)