Poetry & Aeroplanes
| Teitur Lassen | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Teitur Lassen |
| Born | 4 January 1977 |
| Origin | Faroe Islands |
| Genres | Pop, folk, rock, orchestral |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, singer/songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Universal, Nonesuch, Equator Records, Tutl, Cheap Lullaby, Arlo & Betty Records, V2, Edel, Playground Music |
| Associated acts | Mark No Limits |
| Website | teitur |
Teitur (Faroese pronunciation: [ˈtaitʊɹ]; born Teitur Lassen 1977 in Hoyvík) is a Faroese musician, singer-songwriter and producer based on the Faroe Islands. He is a winner of multiple Danish Music Awards and has toured globally since his debut release, Poetry & Aeroplanes, in 2003.
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), , Nolwenn Leroy, Nico Muhly, and Ane Brun. Template:Rubber & Soul on A Temporary Dive CD released 2005 His songs have appeared on major motion picture soundtracks and numerous compilations. In 2010 he was invited to perform for the Queen of Denmark's 70th birthday celebrations and in 2015 Teitur was a speaker at the TED conference in Vancouver.
After finding both a publishing deal with Windswept Pacific and a record contract with Universal Records in the United States, the Faroe Islands awarded him its 2004 "Businessman of the Year" award. His first major album, Poetry & Aeroplanes, released in 2003, was recorded in Los Angeles and Spain and featured a number of prominent studio musicians and the production of Rupert Hine.
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