Greta Svabo Bech
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1987 (age 36–37) Tórshavn, Faroe Islands |
| Genres | Electropop, alternative pop, electronic |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | www |
Greta Svabo Bech (born in Tórshavn) is a Faroese singer-songwriter. She first became known for her work with Canadian producer Deadmau5, when "Raise Your Weapon" was nominated for ‘Best Dance Record’ of Grammy Awards in 2011[1] and hit the 100 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.[2] Greta went on to work with Italian artists The Bloody Beetroots on their second album ‘Hide’ [Ultra], and since started releasing solo material in 2013.[3]
Contents
Discography
Singles
- Shut Up & Sing (2013)
- Broken Bones (2013)
- Brave Moon (2013)
EPs
- Shut Up & Sing Reloaded (2013) - features 5 versions of Shut Up & Sing, with remixes by: Zeds Dead, The Frederik, Designer Drugs, and an "Uncovered" version[4][5]
As Featured Artist
- Fire Inside - Gemini ft. Greta Svabo Bech (from "Fire Inside EP") (2012)
- Chronicles of a Fallen Love - Greta Svabo Bech & The Bloody Beetroots
Other Appearances
| Year | Song | Artist | Album | Contribution |
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| 2010 | Raise Your Weapon | Deadmau5 | 4 x 4 = 12 | Vocalist |
| 2013 | My Love | Cher | Closer to the Truth | Co-writer |
| 2013 | Circles | Greta Svabo Bech | In a Time Lapse (Ludovico Einaudi Remixes, EP) | Vocalist/Writer |
| 2013 | Runaway | The Bloody Beetroots | Hide | Vocalist/Co-Writer |
Music Videos
As Main Artist
- Shut Up & Sing (2013)
- Broken Bones (2013)
As Featured Artist
- "Chronicles of a Fallen Love" (with The Bloody Beetroots) (2013)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Recipient | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2012 | "Raise Your Weapon" Deadmau5 ft. Greta Svabo Bech | 54th Annual Grammy Awards | Best Dance Recording | Nominated[1] |
| 2012 | Greta Svabo Bech | Planet Awards 2012 in the Faroe Islands | Best Female Artist | Nominated[6] |
| 2014 | Greta Svabo Bech | Faroese Music Awards | Female Artist of the Year (pop) | Won[7] |
| 2014 | Greta Svabo Bech | Faroese Music Awards | Video of the Year (Broken Bones) | Won[7] |
References
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