Hans Edward Andreasen
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Hans Edward Andreasen is a Faroese
musician
, best known for his work as the guitarist
and lead vocalist
of the alternative rock
band The Dreams
. He is the founder of the band along with Eirikur Gilstón Corfitz Andersen
and Heini Mortensen.
, Faroe Islands
. He dropped out of school when he was 16. He started working as an apprentice baker and finished training as a baker when he was only 20 years old. But he hated that job and had a passion for music. He used all of his free time in his own little home recording studio, composing and recording demos.
to record and release a pop-punk record (2003).
After Zink' broke up in 2004 Hans Edward teamed up with Heini Mortensen, Eirikur Gilstón Corfitz Andersen
and Eirikur's little brother Heini Gilstón Corfitz Andersen and started the band The Dreams.
In 2004 The Dreams entered a MTV
reality music show called "MTV A cut", and got the chance to win a support tour with singer Anastacia
, who was of the judges in this competition, along with Olivier Behzadi (A&R Sony). The Dreams were picked out of more than 4000 acts around the world to take part in this reality show. They ended up in third place.
In 2006 The Dreams decided to re-record old classic Faroese folk songs, and turning all of the songs into Pop-Punk. The album was a great success on the Faroe Islands and won numerous awards, including "Album of the year" and "Hit of the year".
In the late 2006 The Dreams moved from the Faroe Islands
to Denmark
. And end up working with the Danish producer "Chief 1".
In 2007 the band released their second album, Den Nye By
("The New City"), this time in Danish. This album was also a success.
In 2008 The Dreams participated in the Danish Eurovision Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2008
with the song "La' mig være", and came fourth. The band released their debut album in Denmark
at the same time, called Den Nye By. They also released three singles that year from the album: "La' mig være", "Himlen Falder/Helvede Kalder" and "Backstabber".
In March 2009 the band released the album "Den Nye By 09/Sakin Live
". In 2009 the band released the single "Under the Sun".
The song "Under the Sun" won the Faroese Planet Award 2009 for the Best Song of the Year.
In 2010 the band released the album Revolt
, which is in English.
Hans Edward is the lead vocalist
, guitarist
and songwriter
of the band "The Dreams". Came to play in concerts with several bands of Denmark
, participated in big events and were interviewed by DR1
Boogie Listen, principal charge of playing music in the country.
Faroese people
The Faroese or Faroe Islanders are a Germanic ethnic group native to the Faeroe Islands. The Faroese are of mixed Norse and Gaelic origins.About 21,000 Faroese live in neighbouring countries, particularly in Denmark, Iceland and Norway....
musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, best known for his work as the guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
and lead vocalist
Lead vocalist
The lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
of the alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band The Dreams
The Dreams
The Dreams is an alternative rock band from Tórshavn, Faroe Islands formed in 2006.They are currently based in Denmark along with their producer Lars Pedersen. They also have had success in the Faroe Islands, and performed in France and Germany...
. He is the founder of the band along with Eirikur Gilstón Corfitz Andersen
Eirikur Gilstón Corfitz Andersen
Eirikur Gilstón Corfitz Andersen is a Faroese musician, best known for his work as the bassist and backing vocalist of the alternative rock band The Dreams. He is the founder of the band along with Hans Edward Andreasen and Heini Mortensen.-Early life with Zink:Eirikur was born in Tórshavn, Faroe...
and Heini Mortensen.
Early life
Hans Edward was born in TórshavnTórshavn
Tórshavn is the capital and largest town of the Faroe Islands. It is located in the southern part on the east coast of Streymoy. To the north west of the town lies the high mountain Húsareyn, and to the southwest, the high Kirkjubøreyn...
, Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are an island group situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between Scotland and Iceland. The Faroe Islands are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, along with Denmark proper and Greenland...
. He dropped out of school when he was 16. He started working as an apprentice baker and finished training as a baker when he was only 20 years old. But he hated that job and had a passion for music. He used all of his free time in his own little home recording studio, composing and recording demos.
Professional career
Zink only released one album named Totally Love Songs. And they were the first band ever on the Faroe IslandsFaroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are an island group situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between Scotland and Iceland. The Faroe Islands are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, along with Denmark proper and Greenland...
to record and release a pop-punk record (2003).
After Zink' broke up in 2004 Hans Edward teamed up with Heini Mortensen, Eirikur Gilstón Corfitz Andersen
Eirikur Gilstón Corfitz Andersen
Eirikur Gilstón Corfitz Andersen is a Faroese musician, best known for his work as the bassist and backing vocalist of the alternative rock band The Dreams. He is the founder of the band along with Hans Edward Andreasen and Heini Mortensen.-Early life with Zink:Eirikur was born in Tórshavn, Faroe...
and Eirikur's little brother Heini Gilstón Corfitz Andersen and started the band The Dreams.
In 2004 The Dreams entered a MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
reality music show called "MTV A cut", and got the chance to win a support tour with singer Anastacia
Anastacia
Anastacia is an American singer-songwriter. Anastacia has been highly successful in Europe, Asia, South Africa and South America, but has had only minor success in her native United States...
, who was of the judges in this competition, along with Olivier Behzadi (A&R Sony). The Dreams were picked out of more than 4000 acts around the world to take part in this reality show. They ended up in third place.
In 2006 The Dreams decided to re-record old classic Faroese folk songs, and turning all of the songs into Pop-Punk. The album was a great success on the Faroe Islands and won numerous awards, including "Album of the year" and "Hit of the year".
In the late 2006 The Dreams moved from the Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are an island group situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between Scotland and Iceland. The Faroe Islands are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, along with Denmark proper and Greenland...
to Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
. And end up working with the Danish producer "Chief 1".
In 2007 the band released their second album, Den Nye By
Den Nye By
-Singles:- Den Nye By 09/Sakin Live :Den Nye By 09/Sakin Live is a live album by faroese Alternative Rock band The Dreams, released on March 2, 2009...
("The New City"), this time in Danish. This album was also a success.
In 2008 The Dreams participated in the Danish Eurovision Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2008
Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2008
Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2008 was the selection for the song to represent Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. Two semi-finals and two wildcard selections took place to select the 10 songs that would compete to sing for Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Belgrade, Serbia.In each...
with the song "La' mig være", and came fourth. The band released their debut album in Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
at the same time, called Den Nye By. They also released three singles that year from the album: "La' mig være", "Himlen Falder/Helvede Kalder" and "Backstabber".
In March 2009 the band released the album "Den Nye By 09/Sakin Live
Den Nye By 09/Sakin Live
Den Nye By 09/Sakin Live is a live album by faroese Alternative Rock band The Dreams, released on March 2, 2009. Published by their new record label Black Pelican and produced by Chief 1 ....
". In 2009 the band released the single "Under the Sun".
The song "Under the Sun" won the Faroese Planet Award 2009 for the Best Song of the Year.
In 2010 the band released the album Revolt
Revolt (The Dreams album)
Revolt is the second studio album by faroese alternative rock band The Dreams, released on February 22, 2010. Published by Black Pelican and recorded in the Chief Management Studio. Produced by Chief 1...
, which is in English.
Hans Edward is the lead vocalist
Lead vocalist
The lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
, guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
of the band "The Dreams". Came to play in concerts with several bands of Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
, participated in big events and were interviewed by DR1
DR1
DR1 is a Danish national television channel, produced by the public service broadcaster, DR. It was the first television station to be established in Denmark, and began broadcasting in 1951 – at first only for an hour a day three times a week....
Boogie Listen, principal charge of playing music in the country.
Personal life
Hans Edward is in a relationship with Jórun Mc.Leod Jacobsen, with whom he has the child Klæmint Mc.Leod Andreasen.External links
- Official site
- The Dreams at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- The Dreams at FacebookFacebookFacebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
- YouTube.com, Backstabber (official video)
- YouTube.com, Under the Sun, Music video.
- YouTube.com, Revolt, Music video.
- YouTubecom, Himlen falder/Helvede kalder, (Danish), Music video.
- YouTube.com, La mig være, Music video, 2008.
- YouTube.com, Sasasa (Faroese) live at the SummerfestivalSummarfestivalurinSummarfestivalurin was first held in August 2004 in Klaksvík in the Faroe Islands. Only 3000 tickets were printed this year and all tickets were sold...
in KlaksvíkKlaksvíkKlaksvík is the second largest town of the Faroe Islands.The town is located on Borðoy, which is one of the northernmost islands ....
2009.