Claus Norreen
| Claus Norreen | |
|---|---|
 Claus Noreen in July 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 5 June 1970 |
| Origin | Charlottenlund, Denmark |
| Genres | Electropop, Industrial techno, pop, Europop, eurodance, dance-pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Keyboard |
| Years active | 1988–2016 |
| Labels | Universal Music |
| Associated acts | Aqua |
Claus Norreen (born 5 June 1970, Charlottenlund, Denmark) is a Danish musician and record producer known for being a part of the band Aqua, which sold around 33 million records. He left the band in September 2016 to take on other musical ventures, but still considers the remaining members of the band to be like family to him.
Biography
Claus Noreen was born in Charlottenlund, near Copenhagen. Before he seriously started making music, he had always wanted to become a chemist. Other than school, one of his biggest interests was electropop music.Hence, he bought a pair of keyboards 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
Aqua albums
- Aquarium (1997)
- Aquarius (2000)
- Megalomania (2011)
Albums
- Frække Frida Og De Frygtløse Spioner (1994, various artists)
Singles
- "Submerged" (1992) (Aeroflot)
- "Itzy Bitzy Spider" (1995) (Joyspeed)
Remixes
- "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
- 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
- ↑ 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. Retrieved 17 November 2013.