Hans Petter Aaserud
Hans Petter Aaserud | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1971 Norway |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, composer, guitarist |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Known for | Guitarist for the band Trang Fødsel |
Hans Petter Aaserud (b. 1971) is a Norwegian vocalist and composer, best known as the guitarist for the band Trang Fødsel, which was formed in 1992. He has played a significant role within Norway's music scene, contributing to numerous projects including several entries in the Melodi Grand Prix, the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. In 2018, he participated in the seventh season of Hver gang vi møtes.
Discography
- Singles
- Imagine (2017), with guest appearances by Tshawe Baqwa & Tor Endresen
Trang fødsel
- Albums
- Bare barnet (1995)
- Hybel (1997)
- Feber (1998)
- Damp (1999)
- De aller beste (2005)
- Hammock (2007)
- Ryktet (2011)
- Singles
- Kursiv (1997)
- Hippie (1997)
- Livet det er helt ålreit (1997)
- James Bond (1997)
- Midt i trynet (1997)
- Manisk (1998)
- Bing bang (1998)
- Drømmedame (1998)
- Hele veien hjem (1999)
- Ligg unna (1999)
- Det kimer i klokker og klirrer i glass (2003)
- Fredag (2005)
- Ikke meg (2007)
- Utopia (2009)
- Ryktet (2011)
- Because I Can Sing (2011), featuring Chris Barron
- Livet mitt lever meg (2014)
- Jeg er faen meg det beste som har skjedd deg (2018)
The Canoes
- Booze and Canoes (2012)
Mulle Miktor
- Mulle Miktor (2002)
My Favorite Enemy
- My Favorite Enemy (2011)
Featured collaborations
Throughout his career, Aaserud has worked closely with a variety of artists including Hanne Sørvaag, Heine Totland, Susanne Sundfør, and Aleksander With. His involvement covers numerous releases from 1999 to 2018, incorporating several contributions to Melodi Grand Prix. His expertise in songwriting and production extends to projects under Warner Music and Universal Music, underscoring his prominent role in shaping Norwegian pop music.