Teitur Lassen
Teitur Lassen | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Teitur Lassen 4 January 1977 |
| Origin | Faroe Islands |
| Genres | Pop, folk, rock, orchestra, Chamber pop |
| Occupations | Musician, composer, singer/songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, electronics, violin, |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Universal, Nonesuch, Equator Records, Tutl, Cheap Lullaby, Arlo & Betty Records, V2, Edel, Playground Music |
| Website | teitur |
Teitur Lassen (Faroese pronunciation: [ˈtaitʊɹ], 4 January 1977) is a Faroese musician, composer, singer-songwriter and producer. He is a winner of multiple Danish Music Awards and has toured globally since his debut release, Poetry & Aeroplanes, in 2003.
Teitur was born in Hoyvík. Since 2001 he has dedicated himself to playing and writing music in English full-time, and has released six studio albums as a solo artist. He has additionally produced, written for, or worked with multiple international artists including Seal, Corinne Bailey Rae, Netherlands Wind Ensemble, Emilie Simon, International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), Holland Baroque Society, Nolwenn Leroy, Nico Muhly, and Ane Brun. His songs have appeared on major motion picture soundtracks and numerous compilations.