Since 1990 Nicky Bendix has been working internationally in the field of music, stage, art and dance as a performer, composer, organizer, creative consultant, writer, teacher and sound designer..Aside from his original work and commissions, Nicky Bendix also writes and co-produces for other artists and ensembles.
Up untill 2001 Nicky Bendix worked extensively as a jazz pianist, and in 1995 received the honorable award “Jazz Musician of the Year” in Fünen, Denmark, at the young age of 25. The youngest person ever to receive that award.
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Selected works - stage/art/dance and compositonal commissions
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"What is Buna?", 2023
Performance / Modern ritual about the origin and culture of coffee
Commissioned by Juicy Project (DE/PE)
Producer: Juicy Project (DE/PE)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
"Ellis in the Underworld Water", 2023
Morden ballet with black light and bodypaint elements
Commissioned by koreografer Alexandra Pascu (RO)
Producer: Alexndra Pascu (RO)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
"Lebendige SchauFLenster",2022
Moderne dance, bodypaint and black light theater
Commissioned by Kara Kuckoo (US)
Producer: Kara Michelle (US)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
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"Under isen",2021
Art Exhibition / installation with live soundtrack
Commissioned by Maja-Sofie Dahl (DK)
Producer: Maja-Sofie Dahl (DK)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
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"Von Hinten ",2020
Art Exhibition / installation with live soundtrack
Commissioned by Franziska Gerland (DE)
Producer: Franziska Gerland (DE)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
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Signed with Mind Music / Sony Music Entertainment as a solo artist, 2019
A deal which includes the release of the full back catalogue of over 30 albums and soundtracks, and 200+ pieces of music, plus composing and releasing new music, all done as the solo artist Nicky Bendix.
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"Nano Dance / Moon Museum", 2018
Video art/video presentation of Nano Art works, and the Moon Museum project.
The 5th International festival of NanoArt organized by NanoArt 21. Hosted in September-October 2018 in Heraklion, Crete Island, Greece, by the Technological Educational Institute of Crete (TEI) in cooperation with The Hellenic Photographic Society of Crete:
Commissioned by scientist, nano artist, and founder of Academy of NanoArt Cris Orfescu (US)
Soundtrack and sounddesign: NIcky Bendix
"Nano Dance / Moon Museum", 2017
Video art/video presentation of Nano Art works, and the Moon Museum project. The video art is part of the terrestrial exhibitions, exhibiting the art works contained in the Moon Ark from the Moon Museum project.
Venue: Carnegie University Museum of Art, in Pittsburgh (US).
Commissioned by scientist, nano artist, and founder of Academy of NanoArt Cris Orfescu (US)
Soundtrack and sounddesign: NIcky Bendix
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"Deep Core", 2017
Soundtrack for the limited edition video art "Milk Maid",
Limited edition video art, which is part of the photo exhibition "Milk Maid"
Commissioned by photographer and video artist Thomas Hodges (UK)
Director/photographer: Thomas Hodges (UK)
Soundtrack and sound design: NIcky Bendix
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"Momente im Norden", 2017
Sound design and composition for the travel website/company "Europas Hoher Norden", which specializes in custom cultural tours to the Scandinavian countries. The music captures the experience of traveling through the breathtaking Scandinavian nature and cities.
Commissioned by "Europas Hoher Norden" (DE)
Soundtrack and sunddesign: Nicky Bendix
"Le Tre Grazie", 2016
Limited edition video art, which is part of the photo exhibition "Le Tre Grazie".
A modern day portrayal of the three daughters of Zeus.
Director:/Photographer Thomas Hodges (UK)
Created in collaboration with Giuseppe Lepore (IT)
and Bielle Re Srl (IT)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
Vocals and recitation: Chu Chiao Wang (TWN)
Co producer: Helle Charlotte Gyrn (DK)
Assistent mix: Dave Hennessey (IRL)
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"What is a Guru?", 2016
Documentary movie about the spiritual role of the Guru
in modern day India.
Commissioned by the nternational organisation Das Dharam (UK/IND)
Producer: Raju Mema (UK/IND)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
"Sarover Sunset", 2016
Short film about indian chants
Commissioned by the nternational organisation Das Dharam (UK/IND)
Producer: Raju Mema (UK/IND)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
"Evening Hymn", 2016
Short film about indian chants
Commissioned by the nternational organisation Das Dharam (UK/IND)
Producer: Raju Mema (UK/IND)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
"It is That Dream", "Migrants Matter", 2015
Video art, combining visual art, poetry and music.
Created for the United Nations Convention "Migrants Matter', 25th Aniversary
Commissioned by "MIgrants Matter"
Curator and paintings: Tone Aanderaa (NO/BE)
Poem: Olav Hauge (NO)
Translation into french: Francois Monnet (FR)
Recitations: Olav Hauge (NO), Francoise Monnet (FR)
Music and sounddesign: Nicky Bendix
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"Trækfugl", "Migratory Bird", 2015
Video art, music and light projections of Hans Christian Andersens paper art
Created for the annual H.C. Andersen festival in Odense,(DK)
The outdoor video installation was shown every night throughout the week
long festival, and could be viewed from the small park behind the HCA Museum.
Venue:
"H.C.Andersen Hus", The Hans Christian Andersen Museum (DK)
The birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen
Multimedia design: Martin Lilliendahl (DK)
Soundtrack and sound design: NIcky Bendix
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International Nanorart Competition 2015
Video presentation of the works of the top ten artists
"NanoArt is a new art discipline at the art-science-technology intersections.
It features nanolandscapes (molecular and atomic landscapes which are
natural structures of matter at molecular and atomic scales) and
nano sculptures (structures created by scientists and artists by manipulating
matter at molecular and atomic scales using chemical and physical processes).
NanoArt is aimed to raise the public awareness of Nanotechnology and
its impact on our lives.
Curator/founder: artist and scientist Cris Orfescu (US)
Soundtrack: Nicky Bendix
"The Indian Wedding", 2015
Short film
Commissioned by Raju Mema (UK/IND)
Producer: Raju Mema (UK/IND)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
"Nord Profond", 2015
Photo exhibition with music installation
Based on the poems by Olav Hauge (NO)
Venue:
Médiathèque de Salon de Provence,
Salon de Provence (FR)
Photographer: Francois Monnet (FR)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
Co producer: Helle Charlotte Gyrn (DK)
Voice effects: Miriam Ariana (DK/FR)
Recitation: Francois Monnet (FR), Olav Hauge (NO)
"Samklang", 2015
Outdoor art/sculpture exhibition with two music installations and solo concert,
Venue:
On the beautiful grounds of the Castle of Langesø, Denmark
Sponsored by the Municipally of Northern Funen (DK)
Paintings: Helle Jørgensen (DK)
Sculptor: Karen Brinck (DK)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
"Nord Profond", Workshop 2, 2015
Video art installation with soundtrack
Based on the poems by Olav Hauge (NO)
Venue:
Media Museum, Brandts, Odense, Denmark
Visuals/Multi media designer: Martin Liliendal (DK)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
Co producer: Helle Charlotte Gyrn (DK)
Vocal effects and violin on her composition "Polar Sol": Miriam Ariana (DK/FR)
Recitation: Francois Monnet (FR), Olav Hauge (NO)
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"Threads of the Nornir", 2014
Outdoor art installation with soundtrack
Venue:
Part of the international art exhibition: "Art Sanctuary"
in Jodoigne (BEL)
Artist: Tone Aanderaa (NO/BEL)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
Co producer: Helle Charlotte Gyrn (DK)
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"Healing Garden", 2014
Outdoor art installation with soundtrack and concert
Venue:
Part of the international art exhibition: "Art Sanctuary"
in Jodoigne (BEL)
Artist: Tone Aanderaa (NO/BEL)
Soundtrack and sounddesign: Nicky Bendix
Co producer: Helle Charlotte Gyrn (DK)
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"Onkar", 2014
Contemporary rework of traditional Indian spiritual hymns,
for the annual international congregation by Das Dahram in London (UK)
Commissioned by the international organisation Das Dharam (UK/IND)
Producer: Raju Mema (UK/IND)
Music and sound design: Nicky Bendix
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"Forest Temple", 2013
Art installation with soundtrack and concert
Venue:
Part of the international art exhibition: "Art Sanctuary" in Jodoigne (BEL)
Artist: Tone Aanderaa (NO/BE)
Soundtrack and sounddesign: Nicky Bendix
Co producer: Helle Charlotte Gyrn (DK)
Recitation: Francois Monnet (FR)
Vocals: Andrea de Jong (CA)
Poem: Olav Hauge (NO)
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"Nord Profond", 2013
Photo exhibition with soundtrack
Based on the poems by Olav Hauge (NO)
Venue;:
Part of the international exhibition: "Art Sanctuary",
Jodoigne (BEL)
Photographer: Francois Monnet (FR)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
Co producer: Helle Charlotte Gyrn (DK)
Vocal effects and violin on her composition "Nordlys": Miriam Ariana (DK/FR)
Recitation: Francois Monnet (FR), Olav Hauge (NO)
International Nanorart Competition 2012
Video presentation of the works of the top ten artists
"NanoArt is a new art discipline at the art-science-technology intersections.
It features nanolandscapes (molecular and atomic landscapes which are
natural structures of matter at molecular and atomic scales) and
nano sculptures (structures created by scientists and artists by manipulating
matter at molecular and atomic scales using chemical and physical processes).
NanoArt is aimed to raise the public awareness of Nanotechnology and
its impact on our lives.
Curator/founder: artist and scientist Cris Orfescu (US)
Soundtrack: Nicky Bendix
"The Vision", 2012
Outdoor art installation with soundtrack and concert
Venue:
Part of the international art exhibition: "Art Sanctuary",
in Jodoigne (BEL)
Artist: Tone Aanderaa (NO/BEL)
Soundtrack: Nicky Bendix
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"Amaterasu & Ozumë", 2012
Theater/dramatic performance based on the traditional Japanese
story of Amaterasu & Ozumë.
Venue:
The international art exhibition: "Art Sanctuary",
in Jodoigne (BEL)
Storyteller/actor: Ria Carbonez
Soundtrack: Nicky Bendix
"Hymn", 2012
Contemporary rework of traditional Indian spiritual hymns,
for the annual international congregation by Das Dharam in London, UK
Commissioned by the international organisation Das Dharam (UK/IND)
Producer: Raju Mema (UK/IND)
Music and sound design: Nicky Bendix
"Midnight in the Enchanted Forest", 2011
Outdoor art installation with soundtrack and concert
Venue:
Part of the international art exhibition: "Art Sanctuary",
in Jodoigne (BEL)
Artist: Tone Aanderaa (NO/BEL)
Soundtrack: Nicky Bendix
"Liminal Dreams", 2010
Limited edition Art DVD with soundtrack
Part of an exhibition by painter/visual artist Tone Aanderaa
Venue:
Galleri Rallaren, Hardanger (NO)
Artist: Tone Aanderaa (NO/BEL)
Soundtrack: Nicky Bendix
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“Melancholie of an Odalisque”, 2010,
Video art by painter/visual artist Tone Aanderaa (NO/BE)
Soundtrack: Nicky Bendix
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"Ripples", spoken word/radio theater 2010
"She Sits at the Window"
Short radio theater piece, from the album "Doodlebug Alley", 2010
Published by artist Jude Cowan Montague
Story and performance: Jude Cowan Montague (UK)
Underscore and closing theme: Nicky Bendix
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"Pido el Amor", 2007
Art exhibition with soundtrack, theater and concert
Venue: EAFIT university, Medellin, Colombia
Artist: Francisco Mejia (COL)
Performance and poems: Clotilde Mejia (COL)
Soundtrack and concert: Nicky Bendix
"Dass Licht Geht Wieder An", 2005 - 2006
Art exhibition with music installation, theater and concert
Selected locations around North Germany
Artist, poet and performer: Clotilde Mejia (COL)
Soundtrack and concert: Nicky Bendix
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"Von Innen Beleuchtet", 2003 - 2004
Art exhibition with music installation, theatrical performance and concert
Selected locations around North Germany
Artist, poet and performer: Clotilde Mejia (COL)
Soundtrack and concert: Nicky Bendix
"Polle Fiction", 2002
Feature Film
Produced by FilmPeople (DK)
Directed by Søren Fauli (DK)
Soundtrack: Peter Peter, Peter Stenbæk, Nicky Bendix
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"In the Moment", 2002
Contemporary Dance DVD with soundtrack / Short film
Directed and produced by Choreographer Dorthe Kreutzfeld (DK)
Soundtrack. Nicky Bendix
"Et Godt Hvil", "A Good rest", 2002
Relaxation CD with guided relaxation exercises
Created and published by relaxation therapist Anne Birk Nielsen (DK)
Soundtrack: Nicky Bendix
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"Art Walk", 2002
Connecting specific locations in the city of Copenhagen (DK)
through abstract art and music
Venue:
The City of Copenhagen (DK)
Concept and curator: Gallery Art Compaz (DK)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
"The Hunt for a Hens Identity" and "Mozzzca", 2001
Contemporary dance shows with live and recorded soundtrack
Re-work and tour in Denmark
Produced by: "Ingrid Kristensens Danseteater" (DK)
Choreographer. Ingrid Kristensen (ARG/DK)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
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"Capital of Memory", 1999
Short Film
Produced by The Danish Video Workshop
Written and directed by Lise Kapper (DK)
Soundtrack: Nicky Bendix
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“Ny cirkus", "New Circus", 1999
Contemporary Circus, soundtrack for the full show
Produced by “Rampelyset”, (DK)
Concept and artistic director: Inger Birkestrøm (DK)
Soundtrack: Nicky Bendix
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"Small Talk and Big Feet", 1998
Contemporary dance show
Venue:
Teaterhuset, Odense (DK)
Produced by: "Ingrid Kristensens Danseteater" (DK)
Choreographer: Janet Spiegal (UK)
Soundtrack and sound design. Nicky Bendix
Recitations: Inga Lára Sigurjónsdóttir (ISL)
"En Sidste Gang", 1998
Short film
Produced by The Danish Video Workshop
Written and directed byJesper Bernt (DK)
Soundtrack and sound design: NIcky Bendix
"Don Juan", 1998
Theater with music
The classic play "Don Juan", performed on a beautiful old wooden
ship, with actors and musical ensemble performing on deck
and video projections in the sails.
The ship sailed from harbor to harbor around Funene, Denmark,
and the show was performed on the boat, with the audience
watching from dry land.
Venues: selected ports around Funen, Denmark
Produced by "Rampelyset"
Director: Inger Birkestrøm
Music composed by: Dave Hennessey and Nicky Bendix
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"The dance around the Pillar of Shame" , 1997
Outdoor multimedia show with video projections, orchestra, dancers
and actors
Commissioned by Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke, “Action Aid Denmark”,
To bring awareness to the sculpture and social happening "The Pillar of Shame",
created by artist Jens Galschiøt. A pillar which was raised in several countries
around the world, where human rights had been violated.
The 12 piece orchestra was comprised from musicians from African, Arabic,
Baltic and South American countries.
Venue:
Munke Mose, Odense (DK)
Produced by Action Aid Denmark
Head director: Inger Strandby
Soundtrack: NIcky Bendix
Conductor: NIcky Bendix
"MOZZZCA", 1997
Contemporary dance show with recorded soundtrack
Venue: Teaterhuset, Odense (DK)
Produced by "Ingrid Kristensens Danseteater" (DK)
Choreographer. Ingrid Kristensen (ARG/DK)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
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"Young People in Glass Tubes", 1997
Outdoor art installation - sculptures with soundtrack
The aim of the installation was to fuel the debate of young people's
living conditions in a modern city, as an introduction to the European Unions
13th Youth Conference, 1997.
Venue:
The City Hall Square of Copenhagen (DK)
Commissioned by sculptural artist Jens Galschiøt (DK)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
"Nye Tider", "A New Age" - 1997
Orchestral work performed at the opening of the Great Belt Bridge (DK)
A bridge to connect the country in ways not before possible.
Performed by a 20 piece orchestra
Venue:
The Great Belt Bridge (DK)
Commissioned by: The Music School of Nyborg (DK)
Composed, arranged and conducted by Nicky Bendix​
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"The Hunt for a Hens Identity",1996
Contemporary dance show
Venue: Teaterhuset, Odense (DK)
Produced by "Ingrid Kristensens Danseteater" (DK)
Choreographer. Ingrid Kristensen (ARG/DK)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
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"The Shantyman", 1996
Contemporary site specific theater
Commissioned by Vikingeskibsmuseet i Roskilde., performed in
the harbor of Copenhagen during the "Tall Ship Race".
A theater play/musical, based on the reworking of old sea shanties,
and original music. Performed on "Fylla", the oldest wodden ship in Denmark.
Producer and director: Inger Birkestrøm (DK)
Music and musical direction: Dave Hennessey (IRL) and Nicky Bendix
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"The 24 x-mas Tableaus", 1995
Contemporary dance show, featuring the renowned dancer Nini Theilade
Venue:
Teaterhuset, Odense (DK)
Produced by: "Ingrid Kristensens Danseteater" (DK)
Choreographer. Ingrid Kristensen (ARG/DK)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
Percussion: David Milo​
"The Circular Ruins", 1994
Contemporary dance show
Produced by
"Ingrid Kristensens Danseteater" (DK)
Venue: "Magasinet", Odense (DK)
Choreographer. Ingrid Kristensen (ARG/DK)
Soundtrack and sound design: Nicky Bendix
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”Carnaval/Cuarisma”, 1993
Contemporary dance show
Produced by
"Ingrid Kristensens Danseteater" (DK)
Venue: "Magasinet", Odens (DK)
Choreographer. Ingrid Kristensen (ARG/DK)
Composed for soundtrack: Nicky Bendix
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Albums and Soundtracks
Solo Albums
"Dreams Within Orvonton", 2022
"Forest Dream", 2021
"Devotion", 2020
"Peaceful Dreams", 2019
"The River", 2017
“Coming Home”, 2013
“Acoustic Fairytales”, 2012
“SPHERES”, 2011
“Chill Out”, 2010
“The Listener”, 2010
“Meditation”, 2009
“Sea View”, 2009
“Mel.ody.ssey”, 2008
“EXIT”, 2008
“Music for Gardens”, 2005
“Dance of Day and Night”, 2004
“Sanctuary Improvisations”, 2003
Soundtrack albums and EP's
"Momente im Norden", 2017, musical branding for a travel and culture agency.
"Nano Dance / Moon Museum", 2017, video art
"Deep Core", 2017, video art
“Le Tre Grazie”, 2016, video art
“Migratory Bird”, 2015, video installation
"It is that dream", 2014, art installtion and video art
“Healing Garden”, 2014”, art installation in sculpture park.
“Threads of the Nornir”, 2014, art installation in a forest
“Nord Profond 2”, 2014, video installation
“Nord Profond”, 2013, photo exhibition
“Forest Temple”, 2013, art installation in sculpture park.
“The Vision, special edition CD”, 2012, art installation in sculpture park.
“Midnight in the Enchanted Forest”, 2011, art installation in sculpture park.
“Melancholie of an Odalisque”, 2010, video art
“Spoken World”, 2011, collecting of spoken word artists, with music by Nicky Bendix
“Polle Fiction”, co writer, feature movie
Soundtracks not released as independent albums
"What is Buna?", Performance / Modern ritual, 2023
"Ellis in the Underworld Water", Ballet, 2023
"Under isen ", Exhibition, 2021
"Von Hnten", Exhibition, 2019
“What is a Guru?”, documentary, 2016
"Sarover Sunset", short film, 2016
"Evening Hymn", short film, 2016
"The Indian wedding", short film, 2015
"Migrants Matter/ It is That Dream", art Video, 2015
"Amaterasu & Ozumë", 2012, theater
"Pido el Amor", art exhibition and theater 2007
"Dass Licht Geht Wieder An", art exhibition and theater, 2005, 2006
"Von Innen Beleuchtet", art exhibition and theater, 2003, 2004
“Art Walk”, 2002, urban art installation
“Capitol of Memory”, 1999, short film
“Ny Cirkus”, 1999, new circus show
“Small Talk and Big Feet”, 1998, modern dance show
“En sidste gang”, 1998, short film
“Don Juan”, 1998, co writer, theater
"The dance around the Pillar of Shame", 1997, theater and modern dance show
“Mozzzca”, 1997, modern dance show
“Young People in Glass Tubes”, 1997, urban art installation
“The Hunt for a Hens Identity”, 1996, modern dance show
“The Shantyman”, 1996, co writer, theater
“The 24 X-Mas Tableaus”, 1995, modern dance show
“The Circular Ruins”, 1994, modern dance show
“Carnaval /Cuarisma”, 1993, co writer, modern dance show
Art DVD’s
“Liminal Dreams”, art DVD, 2010
“In the Moment”, modern dance DVD, 2002
Selected album collaborations/other productions:
“Giants Causeway”, 2012, single, produced together with singer/songwriter Sora (CA)
“Ripples”, 2012, radio theater/spoken word single, with artist Jude Cowan Montague
“Quiet Mind”, 2005, album by composer David Jean Baptiste (UK), record in London (UK)
“Introspection”, 2004, duo album, recorded in Bremen, Germany, with David Jean Baptiste (UK)
“Et Godt Hvil”, 2002, relaxation CD, with relaxation therapist Anne Birk Nielsen (DK)
“Livet i snave er skabt af Gud”, 2002, song for feature movie, with Peter Stenbæk (DK)
“Sunzet Yellow”, 1996, album, together with Peter Stenbæk (DK) and Morten Trøst (DK)
“Images of Asia”, 2005, soundtrack for exhibition, with David Milo (DK)
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