Dan Sundquist

Dan Sundquist[1] (born Thord Dan Rickard Sundqvist September 10, 1958 ), in Stockholm, Sweden, is a Swedish music producer, songwriter and composer.

Dan Sundquist
Big Shadow Studio
Background information
Birth nameThord Dan Rickard Sundquist
Born (1958-09-10) September 10, 1958
Stockholm, Sweden, June 2015
GenresPop, dance, rock, film score
Occupation(s)
  • producer
  • songwriter
  • composer
Years active1979–present
Labels
Websitewww.dansundquist.se

He has produced over 70 albums,[2] and his production work has earned him seven Swedish Grammy Awards, among them Producer of The Year, which he was nominated three times for. He has so far had 15 #1 hits in Sweden and countless Top 10s, certifying at least 18 Gold and 11 Platinum awards. A handful of these albums have become classics and a part of Scandinavian pop culture.

Among these classics are Reeperbahn's Venuspassagen 1981, Jakob Hellman's exclusive ...och stora havet 1989, Wilmer X's #1 smash "Vem får nu se alla tårar"[3] 1991, Anne-Lie Rydé's Stulna Kyssar 1992, Uno Svenningsson's "Under ytan", a supersmash of 1994, Melody Club's debut and #1 hit "Electric" 2003.

Some of his latest works include the film score for the American film Whitney[4] - a biopic on the love story of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown on Lifetime TV, production work on Livet Är En Schlager - a musical by Jonas Gardell and Fredrik Kempe, and Peter Jöback's I Love Musicals.[5] Composed a 31-minute running track, "The Chase", on Spotify's smartphone pioneer Running application, alongside celeb DJ Tiësto. He’s also produced and written hits with other Swedish stars like Måns Zelmerlöw, Sanna Nielsen, Helen Sjöholm, Molly Sandén, Linus Svenning, Anna Bergendahl, Andreas Weise, Fredrik Kempe, Jay Smith, and many more.

He is also responsible for the score music of several Swedish classic feature films, including Vinterviken 1996, Adam & Eva 1997 and Bästa Sommaren 2000.

Was hired staff writer and producer of RedOne Productions/2101 Songs in Hollywood, CA between July 2014 and July 2015. Runs his own business Big Shadow Music Production Company and Publishing.

Background

Dan Sundquist was born to Swedish parents and grew up in Näsby Park, Rågsved, Vikarbyn, Hägersten and Vaxholm, Sweden and in Barcelona, Spain. Having musically talented people in his family most certainly groomed him into an early interest in music and arts. He started playing the guitar at age 7, and piano at age 11.

After a year in Nyckelviksskolan Art School in 1976, he decided to quit art studies and start his band Reeperbahn with Olle Ljungström, getting their first recording contract 1979. He produced his first album in 1980, 21 years old.

Swedish Grammy Awards

Sundquist has had several Swedish Grammis nominations and has won seven to date.[6]

Year Category Artist/Album Result
1996 Producer of the Year Dan Sundquist Nominated
1994 Producer of the Year Dan Sundquist Nominated
1992 Rock Group of the Year Wilmer X - Mambo Feber Won
1990 Rock Artist (Male) Jakob Hellman ...och stora havet Won
1989 Producer of the Year Dan Sundquist Won
1989 Christian Music Freda' - Tusen eldar Won
1989 Newcomer Of The Year Jakob Hellman Won
1989 Rock Group of the Year Wilmer X - Teknikens under Won
1988 Christian Music Laila Dahl - Efter regn Won

#1 Hits & Classics

This is a list of Sundquist's songs that have topped the Swedish Charts,[7] and classics that have influenced the Swedish pop culture.

  • 2010 Didrik Solli-Tangen - My Heart Is Yours. #1 ESC Norway. Gold sales
  • 2010 Anna Bergendahl - This Is My LIfe. (Lionheart) #1 ESC Sweden, Gold sales
  • 2002 Melody Club - "Electric" (Virgin/EMI) #1 Hit Tracks & Gold sales
  • 1996 Jumper - "När Hela Världen Står Utanför" (Warner) #1 Hit Tracks & Platinum sales
  • 1996 Jumper - "Tapetklister" (Warner) #1 Hit Tracks & Platinum sales
  • 1995 Uno Svenningsson - "Under Ytan" (Record Station/BMG) Classic Song
  • 1994 Orup - "Vid Min Faders Grav" (Warner) #1 HIT Gold sales and voter’s choice on Tracks radio show
  • 1994 Orup - "Som Isarna När Det Blir Vår" (Warner) #1 HIT Gold sales and voter’s choice on Tracks radio show
  • 1991 Wilmer X - "Vem Får Nu Se Alla Tårar" (EMI) #1 Hit, Gold Sales, 10 consecutive weeks on Svensktoppen.
  • 1991 Anne-Lie Rydé - "En Sån Karl" (EMI) #1 Hit on Svensktoppen.
  • 1989 Jakob Hellman - "Vara Vänner" (EMI) #1 Hit on Tracks, Gold sales, 2-time Grammy awards
  • 1989 Desperados - "Louise" (EMI) #1 Hit on Tracks & Sommartoppen radio shows.
  • 1988 Fredá - "I En Annan Del Av Världen" (Record Station/Cantio) #1 Hit on Tracks, Platinum sales, Grammy Award
  • 1988 Wilmer X - "Teknikens Under" (EMI) #1 on Tracks, Grammy #1 Hit on Tracks, Gold sales, Grammy Award
  • 1986 Fredá - "Vindarna" (Cantio) #1 on Sommartoppen Radio Show - voter’s choice
  • 1983 Anne-Lie Rydé - "Segla PÅ Ett Moln" (EMI) #1 Hit on Tracks Radio Show - voter’s choice
  • 1981 Reeperbahn - Venuspassagen (Mercury) Cult Status/ Massive great reviews/Over 25.000 sold[8]

Film Scores

This is a list of Sundquist's credits as a composer.

  • 2014- Whitney - (RedOne Productions/LifeTime) Directed by Angela Bassett
  • 2014- Att Skära Mig Fri (SVT) Directed by Setareh Persson
  • 2013- My Stolen Revolution (Min Stulna Revolution) Directed by Nahid Persson-Sarvestani
  • 2009- En Film Om Olle Ljungström (SVT Documentary) Directed by Jacob Frössén
  • 2000- Den Bästa Sommaren (Memfis/Sonet) Directed by Ulf Malmros
  • 1997- Adam & Eva (SF) Directed by Hannes Holm & Måns Herngren
  • 1996- Vinterviken (Filmlance/Sonet) Directed by Harald Hamrell
  • 1995- En På Miljonen (SF) Directed by Hannes Holm & Måns Herngren
  • 1992- Hassel- Botgörarna (SVT) Directed by Mikael Håfström
  • 1992- Hassel- De Giriga (SVT) Directed by Mikael Håfström

Discography

Albums, Singles, Tracks, TV & Film Scores

This is a list of Sundquist's credits as a producer, songwriter and mixing engineer.[9]

Year Artist Album Single Notes Producer Songwriter Mixer Company
1979ReeperbahnReeperbahnDisco Made Me CrazyDebut Album Y Y
1980Bitch BoysH:son ProduktionDebut Production Y
ReeperbahnInget Y Y
Prince ValiantSommerlath Blues/Stockholm HuzzleDebut Solo Project Y Y
Janne Anderson PopJ A Pop Y
1981ReeperbahnVenuspassagen Y Y
Date-XDate-X Y
ReeperbahnTill Mitt Liv Y Y
EkovoxSoldat Med Brutet Gevär Y
ReeperbahnLycklig/Apparaten Y Y
1982Dan SundquistFörlorad Y
ProtectorsTeenerama Twist Y
JapopMeningslöst Motstånd1st Production on a Major Y
JapopRysk Pop Y
ReeperbahnDansar Y Y
ReeperbahnSamlade Singlar Y Y
ProtectorsCome Back Baby Y
PinballsEP Y
1983Peter LeMarcCirkus Y
Peter LeMarcKom Klappa Min Kanin Y
EkovoxFestival Y
Heinz & YoungBuzz Buzz Boys Y
Prins ValiantVaddå Jag Dyster?1st Solo Album Y Y
UbangiMessin' With My Guy Y
Maria WickmanOk, Jag Ger MigESC Sweden Y
Anne-Lie RydéAnne-Lie Rydé Y
1984FredáEn Människa Y
Anne-Lie RydéI Mina Rum Y
Prins ValiantMucho Macho2nd Solo Album Y Y
UbangiThe Little Cat & The Dirty Dog Y
Tove NaessIsn't It Crazy Y
1985Bel AirPå Äventyr Y
1986FredáVälkommen Hero Y
FredáVindarna#1 Swedish Charts Y
Stan The ManNight’s The Night Y
Pugh RogefeldtKommer Det En Vind Y
GeminiWild About That GirlCo-write with Björn Ulvaeus (ABBA) Y
1987Laila DahlEfter RegnSwedish Grammy Y
Wild ForceWild Force Y
Bai BangBai Bang Y
FredáGlädjetågChristmas Album Tip Tap Y
1988FredáTusen EldarSwedish Grammy & Platinum Album Y
Wilmer XPolaren PärCompilation "Den flygande holländaren" Y
Martin RösselJag Tror På Dig Y
Anna BookNamn & Nummer Y
Anna BookDet Finns Mycket Som Man Inte Känner Till Y
FredáI En Annan Del Av Världen#1 Swedish Charts Y
Wilmer XTeknikens UnderSwedish Grammy Y
FingerprintsMitt Ibland Änglar#3 ESC Sweden Final Y
1989DesperadosDesperados Y
DesperadosLouise#1 Swedish Charts Y
TapirernaTrick & Tro Y
Jakob Hellman...Och Stora HavetSwedish Grammy & Gold Album Y
Jakob HellmanBara Vara Vänner#1 Swedish Charts Y
1990Suzzies OrkesterNo 6 Y
BebopKärleken Tur & Retur Y
Adolphson & FalkIndigo Y
1991Wilmer XVem Får Nu Se Alla Tårar#1 Swedish Charts Y
Wilmer XMambo FeberSwedish Grammy & Gold Y
Laila DahlAnnie#4 ESC Sweden Final Y
1992Anne-Lie RydéEn Sån Karl#1 Swedish Charts Y
Anne-Lie RydéStulna Kyssar#1 Swedish Charts & Platinum Y
1993Wilmer XSnakeshowEnglish Album Y
KayoOm NattenMassive Airplay Y
KayoKärleksland Y
1994OrupNo 5Gold Y
OrupVid Min Faders Grav#1 Swedish Charts Y
OrupSom Isarna När Det Blir VårMassive Airplay Y
Svante ThuressonEn Salig Man Y
Uno SvenningssonUnder YtanSwedish Classic & Sync Track Y
Uno SvenningssonUnoPlatinum Y
Keith CollinThe Future Has Begun Y
1995Anne-Lie RydéVilda Fåglar”/UNICEFTill Dig Y
Olle Ljungström & TitiyoVilda Fåglar”/UNICEFDet Gåtfulla Folket Y
Joey TempestA Place To Call HomeGold Y
Olle LjungströmTackGold Y
Anne-Lie RydéPrima Donna Y
1996OrupFlickor Förr o NuGold Y
JumperJumper#1 Swedish Charts & Platinum Y
JumperTapetklister#1 Swedish Charts Y
JumperNär Hela Världen Står Utanför#1 Swedish Charts Y
1997JumperHon Har Ett Sätt#3 Swedish Charts Y
YasmineYesJapan Release Only Y
1998JumperVälkommen HitGold Y
1999Monica StarckIn From The ColdJapan Release Only Y
Martin SvenssonFiskar Som Viskar Y
2000Martin SvenssonLyxproblem & Moderna Störningar Y Y
Charlotte NilssonJag Vill Bara Älskas Av Dig Y
2001Pop ShopLife On MarsSingle Y
Pop ShopHow To Tango Y
Anne-Lie RydéEn Riktig Man Y
Jan JohansenCross My Heart Y Y Y
2002Dan Bäckman/Felix HerngrenJan BananSwedish Comedy Master Y Y
Patrik IsakssonDom Lyckliga 22 Y
Patrik IsakssonHur Kan Du Lova Mig Y
4U4U Y
Melody ClubElectric#1 Swedish Charts Y
2003Melody ClubMusic Machine#1 Swedish Charts & Gold Y Y
Wilmer XLyckliga Hundar Y
Lucas DelCourtLe Chaos Y
Fredrik KempeFinallyESC Sweden Y Y Y
Fredrik KempeWith U All The Time Y Y
Karl MartindahlLove Turns Water Into WineESC Sweden Y Y
Anne-Lie RydéSäg Att Du Har Ångrat DigESC Sweden Y Y
2004Sara LöfgrenStarkareGold Y Y
Johan BeckerLet Me Love You Y Y
Various ArtistsFånga En Ängel Y Y
Arja SaijonmaaVad Du Än Trodde Så Trodde Du FelESC Sweden Y Y Y
The WallstonesInvisible PeopleESC Sweden Y Y
The WallstonesLove Turns Water Into WineESC Sweden Y
2005Åsa JinderDå Rädslan Tar Farväl Y Y
2006Playzone 2006Illusion Y
Tackey & TsubasaGo OnGold Y
2007Måns ZelmerlöwMs AmericaGold Y Y
Nanne GSkorGold Y Y
Nanne GHornen I Pannan Y Y
Nanne GKom Hit Y Y
Svante Thuresson/Anne-Lie RydéDen Första GångenESC Sweden Y Y
Regina LundRainbow StarESC Sweden Y Y
2008Måns ZelmerlöwImpossible Y Y
Måns ZelmerlöwA Stranger Saved My Life Y Y
Vox ArchangeliGregorian Chants EP Y
Charlotte PerelliBlack & Blue Y Y Y
Charlotte PerelliMountain Y Y Y
Charlotte PerelliHoly Man Y Y Y
Sanna NielsenOut of ReachGold Y Y
Måns ZelmerlöwMs America Remake Y Y
2009Annamaria EspinosaInnan Alla Ljusen Brunnit UtESC Sweden Y Y
Black JackSummertime Blues Y Y
Molly SandénSäg Att Det Är Regn Y Y
Molly SandénStanna Kvar Y Y
Molly SandénKärlek Y Y
2010Black JackFestival Y Y
Anne-Lie RydéEn Dans På Rosor Y Y
Taylor DayneFacing a Miracle Y
Anna BergendahlThis is my Life#1 Swedish Charts, Gold & ESC FINAL Y Y
Anna BergendahlYours Sincerely#1 Swedish Charts & Gold Y Y Y
Didrik Solli-TangenMy Heart is Yours#1 Norwegian Charts, Gold & ESC FINAL Y Y
GravitonasKites Y
2011Malena ErnmanI Det Fria Y Y
Jay SmithKing of Man Y Y
King of Man Y Y Y
2012Peter JöbackI Love Musicals Y Y
Ralf GyllenhammarBed On Fire#6 ESC Sweden Final Y Y
BlackJackCasino Y Y
2013Linus SvenningFör Varje Andetag Y Y Stockhouse

/Jordansson

Bröder#3 ESC Sweden Final Y Y
2014Pappa Y Y Y
Various ArtistsLivet Är En Schlager Y Y
Linus SvenningUtan Dig Y Y Y Stockhouse

/Jordansson

Vita BandetJosefin Y Y
Andreas WeiseChristmas Dream EP

PLATINUM

Over 9 million on Spotify, no commercials

Y Y Firefly Entertainment AB
2015

to 2017

Dan SundquistScore music to Biopic "Whitney"Showed on Lifetime in the US Y Y Red One/ Larry Sanitsky Company LLC
Dan Sundquist Score music to documentary

"My Stolen Revolution"

Real Reel AB Y Y Y Real Reel AB
Andreas WeiseDate With SantaFollow-up single to Christmas Dream EP Y Y Y Firefly Entertainment AB
Peter Jöback Phantom of The Opera Svenska Swedish version of the 1986 Classic Y Y Sony Entertainment Sweden AB

The Strandels

Chance of Rain Debut single for TEN act Strandels, same team as behind Zara Larsson Y Y Y TEN
Andreas Weise Before Christmas EP GOLD

Over 3 million on Spotify, no campaigns

Y Y Y Firefly Entertainment AB
Steffo Hatten Av Hi Profile News Anchor Debut Single Y Y Nyhetsbolaget AB
Ibrahim Sprid Ditt Ljus Album Winner of Talang 2017

Christmas Songs in Swedish

Y Y Sony Entertainment Sweden AB
Niklas Strömstedt Ett Ljus I Mörkret A Christmas single and a campaign song for 2017 Christmas Show at Grand Hotel, Stockholm Y Y Warner Music Sweden AB
Niklas Strömstedt En Gubbe Till Y Y Warner Music Sweden AB
Brolle I'm Coming Home For Christmas Debut Christmas song for velvet-voiced Oldies-Goldies singer Brolle Y Y PJP AB/Darkest Before Dawn AB
Jonas Gardell Det Finns En Väg Sweden's biggest comedian takes to the mike in

Eurovision 2018

Y Y Warner Music Sweden AB
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