Christmas Greetings from Marie Fredriksson
December 21st, 2008
On TDR:
I wish all the TDR Readers and fans & friends all over the world a very happy and peaceful Christmas holiday.
Marie
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Watch “Ännu doftar kärlek” performed at Stjärnklart
December 7th, 2008
A fan uploaded a video of Marie performing at Stjärnklart last November 29. Enjoy!
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Marie Fredriksson: “It’s great being on stage again”
December 2nd, 2008
Mariefredriksson.net had a chance for a brief interview with Marie Fredriksson.
When we ask Marie how she is feeling, Marie responds “I feel great, thanks!” Marie is currently on a break from the “Stjärnklart” tour, after playing five nights in Stockholm, she will play in Malmö tomorrow and until Friday, and in Gothenburg next week. Marie explains how everything started with this show; “They asked me, I thought about it and said yes. It’s been a challenge and a pleasure.” And it surely seems to have been the right decision, as Marie adds, after having more than half of the tour behind her, “It’s great being on stage again.”
Last Saturday, day of one of the shows in Stockholm, was a special day for many. Fans travelled from far outside of Sweden to see Marie live and had the chance to meet Marie. Marie, how did that feel? “It was a lot of fun, especially when someone [note: Rosa Planas from Spain] gave me a really really old record of ‘Strul.’ They were sweet and friendly as always,” says Marie to Mariefredriksson.net
As you may know, Marie not only composes music, she is also an artist, and has already had three art exhibitions, the last one in Gothenburg in October, “It was great in Gothenburg, even better than Stockholm.” We wonder if there are any plans for another exhibition, “I paint and I write music whenever I get the feeling, so we’ll see what happens first,” Marie smiles.
As Marie has mentioned often in the past, she takes a step at a time and has no fixed plans for the future. When we ask about more possible shows, or a solo album or with Roxette, she again answers “We’ll see, one step at a time.”
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A night to remember with Marie - Stjärnklart review
November 30th, 2008
The “Stjärnklart” tour with Marie Fredriksson started some days ago in Norrköping, moved to Stockholm this week and goes on to Gothemburg and Malmö in December. Yesterday was, however, a very special day for Marie fans and Marie herself.
The evening started with a Meet & Greet with about 30 fans from Spain, Germany, Russia and Argentina. Marie showed up with Micke and Oskar and greeted and hugged everyone, and signed everything what was to sign. She was very touched when she got to sign “Strul” single.
Marie explained that she might make an art exhibition in Malmö, and Micke that they have some material in Swedish, but don’t know when it will be released.
After about half an hour, everybody headed to their seats, Marie backstage to get ready for the show. The first song she performed was “Ännu doftar kärlek”. “Never loved a man”, which her fans will remember from the Roxette Unplugged, followed. “The Unplugged version sounds bad compared to how she sang tonight,” tells Txiqui. “Så skimrande var aldrig havet” and “Tro” were also performed. Marie got standing ovations in repeated ocasions. “The best was “Så skimrande”, tells Txiqui, “this one started a capella, and got everybody to stand up.”
More pictures can be found following this link.
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Per Gessle about Roxette and Marie Fredriksson
November 24th, 2008
Per Gessle talks in an article in Aftonbladet about the future of Roxette. You can find a translation to the article on The Daily Roxette.
In addition, in an interview in Expressen and translated on TDR, Per also listed the best female singers he has worked with, listing Marie as #1:
“”It was a revolution when she came into my life. Just like Clarence (Öfwerman), she makes my ideas take off. She made my songs have credibility, as if taken from the Bible. She can sing sexy, softly, expressively. Marie is everything.”
Per Gessle’s new album “The Party Crasher” will be released this week.
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Marie Fredriksson shines at “Stjärnklart”
November 21st, 2008
Stjärnklart tour started yesterday night in Norrköping. Expressen reports that Marie sung “Ännu doftar kärlek”, “Så skimrande var aldrig havet” and “Tro”, the last one with Micke Bolyos on stage playing the piano.
Marie received a standing ovation, “thanks a lot. It is great to be here,” she said smiling.
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Marie Fredriksson attends ARN premiere
August 19th, 2008
Marie attended the premiere of film “Arn” yesterday evening in Stockholm. You can see a short video on Expressen.se
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Watch “Där du andas” video featuring Marie Fredriksson
August 13th, 2008
“Där du andas” video was broadcast on TV4 Nyhetsmorgon this morning and can now be seen online on TV4’s news website.
The video shows images of Marie Fredriksson and of the film “Arn 2″.
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Marie Fredriksson talks about movie “Arn” on TV4
August 13th, 2008
TV4 has interviewed Marie regarding “Där du andas”, song she performs in movie “Arn”.
In the interview she explains she is writing songs, “maybe there are enough for a new album little by little”.
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And the winners are…
July 13th, 2008
And the winners of the competition are….
- Ett bord i solen single (this item was sent as invitation for the exhibition with the same name in February):
- Anette Gurgurewicz
- Jenny Larsson
- Ett bord i solen artbook - signed by Marie! -
- Dóra Jendricsné Vörös
- Tid för tystnad CD:
- Renata Brandt
The winners have already been contacted. Please check your email and follow instructions!
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Listen to “Där du andas”
July 3rd, 2008
You can listen to Marie’s new song on Expressen.
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Marie Fredriksson thanks her fans for all birthday greetings
June 5th, 2008
We just received the following message from Marie Fredriksson:
Tack till alla som skänkt mig tankar, ord och gåvor i samband med min 50-årsdag. Jag blir så varm och tacksam och glad över att ni finns. Tack också för allt stöd de senaste åren - nu ser jag med tillförsikt framåt!
Soliga hälsningar från Marie
And in English:
Thanks to everybody who has given me thoughts, words and gifts in connection with my 50th birthday. I am happy and greatful for all of you. I would also like to thank you for your support over the last years - I am looking forward to the future with great excitement.Sunny regards, Marie
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Marie Fredriksson to join this year’s Stjärnklart tour
May 27th, 2008
According to Expressen, Marie Fredriksson will join this year’s Stjärnklart tour together with Lisa Nilsson and Måns Zelmerlöw.
The tour consists of 12 concerts in Stockholm, Norrköping, Göteborg and Malmö during November and December and is directed to Swedish companies who want to invite their employees to a nice gala before Christmas. Therefore tickets can only be purchased via companies, according to the organisation website.
Artists who participated in the past editions of Stjärnklart are Eva Dahlgren, Orup or Tomas Ledin.
We are looking forward to Marie’s stage-comeback!
Tourdates:
20 November 2008 in Norrköping - Louis de Geer Konserthus
25- 29 November 200 in Stockholm - Konserthus
4-6 December 2008 in Malmö - Konserthus
11-12 December 2008 in Göteborg - Congress
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Marie Fredriksson interviewed - she’s writing new songs
May 26th, 2008
Marie Fredriksson was interviewed by Sydsvenskan due to her birthday:
http://sydsvenskan.se/familj/fodelsedag/article325900.ece
http://www.nsk.se/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080526/PERSONLIGT/712602076
A translation is on the way.
Edit: Updated with another article.
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Marie Fredriksson receives SKAP grant
May 22nd, 2008
Marie Fredriksson was yesterday awarded the SKAP (Society of Swedish Popular Music Composers) grant from the Fred Winters Memorial Fund, valued at 40,000 SEK.
Yearly, SKAP Board distributes 35 grants to authors within the whole range of popular music genres.
The grants were distributed on Monday at Vinterträdgården, Grand Hôtel in Stockholm.
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