Danish musicians born in 1949
Here are 5 famous musicians from Denmark were born in 1949:
Poul Ruders
Poul Ruders (March 27, 1949 Ringsted-) also known as Ruders, Poul is a Danish composer.
His albums include The Solar Trilogy and . Genres he performed include Opera and 20th-century classical music.
Ruders studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music and also spent time in Rome on a scholarship. He gained international recognition in 1981 for his work "Nightshade" which earned him the Carl Nielsen Prize. Ruders has gone on to compose works for major orchestras and opera companies around the world, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Opera in Copenhagen. In addition to his music career, Ruders is an accomplished writer and has published several books on musical topics. He has also taught composition at a number of institutions including the Yale School of Music and the University of Copenhagen.
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Sebastian
Sebastian (December 19, 1949 Sønderborg-) a.k.a. Knud Christensen, Knud Torben Grabow Christensen or Knud Torben Christensen is a Danish singer-songwriter and musician. He has one child, .
Discography: The Vintage Virgin (LzY), Sebastian 26 Hits, Trubadurens aften, Silhuetter - Sebastian, Klokkeren fra Notre Dame, Dejavu, Romeo-Serenader, Musical Highlights, Aladdin and Miraklernes tid. Genres he performed: Rock music and Pop music.
Sebastian is a highly respected artist in Denmark with a career spanning over 50 years. He started his career in the 1960s as a member of the band Four Jacks, but soon decided to go solo. He released his first solo album in 1972, called "Den store flugt" (The Great Escape).
Sebastian is known for his poetic lyrics and unique voice, and his music often combines elements of rock, pop, and folk music. He has released numerous albums throughout his career, many of which have become classics in Denmark.
In addition to his solo work, Sebastian has also written music for films, theater, and television. One of his most famous works is the musical "Klokkeren fra Notre Dame" (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), which premiered in 1996 and has since been performed in Denmark and abroad.
Throughout his career, Sebastian has been recognized with numerous awards and honors for his contributions to Danish music and culture. He continues to perform and record new music to this day, and is considered a national treasure in Denmark.
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Thomas Clausen
Thomas Clausen (October 5, 1949 Copenhagen-) is a Danish jazz pianist.
His albums include Copenhagen Groove and Spanish Blue. Genres he performed include Jazz.
Thomas Clausen was born to a musical family and began playing the piano at a very young age. He initially studied classical music, but later discovered jazz as a teenager and became passionate about it. In the late 1960s, he enrolled at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen, where he studied under renowned jazz pianist and composer , Kenny Drew.
After graduation, Clausen began performing in various jazz clubs in Denmark and quickly established himself as a prominent figure in the local jazz scene. In the 1970s, he formed his own band, the Thomas Clausen Trio, and also collaborated with other prominent jazz musicians, such as Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin, and Dexter Gordon.
Over the course of his career, Clausen has released numerous albums, many of which have received critical acclaim. In addition to performing, he has also taught at the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen and has served as a mentor and inspiration to many young jazz musicians in Denmark and beyond.
Clausen's unique style is characterized by his use of intricate harmonies, rhythmic complexity, and melodic improvisation. He has been hailed as one of Denmark's finest jazz pianists and is considered to be a pioneer of Danish jazz.
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Henrik Strube
Henrik Strube (February 21, 1949 Copenhagen-) a.k.a. Henrik Strube Band is a Danish musician, actor, writer and composer.
His discography includes: Hold om mig.
In addition to his music career, Henrik Strube has also acted in movies and TV shows such as "Rend mig i traditionerne", "Tre mand frem for en enke" and "Støv for alle pengene". He has written several books and scripts for theater productions, and has composed music for film, television and theater. During his career, he has received numerous awards for his contributions to Danish culture, including the Danish Film Academy's Robert Award for Best Score in 2005. Strube is also a lecturer and has given speeches on topics such as creativity and inspiration.
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Tommy Seebach
Tommy Seebach (September 14, 1949 Copenhagen-March 31, 2003 Dyrehavsbakken) also known as Seebach, Tommy, Tommy Seebach Mortensen or Tommy Seeback was a Danish singer-songwriter, organist, pianist, record producer and composer. He had three children, Rasmus Seebach, Nicolai Seebach and Marie Seebach.
His discography includes: 100 Go'e, Disco Tango, Hip Hurra (disc 1), , Wheels, Lucky Guy, Tommygum, Love On The Line, Den Med Gyngen and Tommy Seebach Instrumental. Genres he performed: Pop music.
Tommy Seebach was a prominent figure in the Danish music industry, having won the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix three times and representing Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest twice. He is known for his catchy pop music and was often referred to as the "King of Danish pop". In addition to his music career, Seebach was also a respected composer for film and television, with credits including the music for the popular Danish TV show "Taxa". Tragically, Seebach passed away at the age of 53 from a heart attack while performing on stage at the amusement park Dyrehavsbakken. Despite his untimely death, his legacy as a pioneer of Danish pop music lives on, and his songs continue to be beloved by many in Denmark and beyond.
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