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'''Trygve Wiese''' (born March 15, 1985) better known by his stage name '''Wiese''', is a Norwegian music producer, DJ and songwriter.
'''Trygve Wiese-Haugland''' (born March 15, 1985) better known by his stage name '''Wiese''', is a Norwegian music producer, DJ and songwriter.


[[File:Wiese live at St. Hanshaugen.jpg|thumb|Wiese at St. Hanshaugen, May 2020. Credit: Odin Jæger]]
[[File:Wiese live at St. Hanshaugen.jpg|thumb|Wiese at St. Hanshaugen, May 2020. Credit: Odin Jæger]]


With his work amassing millions of Spotify plays, the rising Norwegian artist quickly caught the attention of Warner Music Norway who in 2019 released Wiese's singel «VIKING».<ref name="aftenbladet">{{cite web | url = https://www.aftenbladet.no/kultur/i/VRKmql/Trygve-Wieses-har-pusset-opp-kultklassikeren-Me-e-Viking | title = Trygve Wieses har pusset opp kultklassikeren "Me e Viking" | publisher = Aftenbladet | date = 22 March 2019 | access-date = 7 July 2020}}</ref> The song became a hit in Norway, reaching the top of several national playlists, including Spotify's «Norway Viral 50».<ref name="spotify">{{cite web | url = https://www.byas.no/kultur/i/mRa9j0/ny-viking-laat-herjer-paa-spotify | title = Ny Viking-låt herjer på Spotify | publisher = Byas.no | date = 3 May 2019 | access-date = 7 July 2020}}</ref> The song has millions of plays on Spotify, and is by far the most played Norwegian football song of all time.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.aftenbladet.no/kultur/i/Op1211/se-videoen-til-kult-klassikeren-me-e-viking | title = Se videoen til kult-klassikeren "Me e Viking" | publisher = Aftenbladet.no | date = 4 December 2019 | access-date = 7 July 2020}}</ref>
Although born in [[Stavanger]], Wiese grew up in [[Bergen]] – the hometown of his fellow DJ and producer colleagues [[Kygo]] and [[Alan Walker]].<ref name="Sunrise News">{{cite web | url = https://sunrisenews.co/why-wiese-decided-to-go-independent-and-how-he-cultivated-his-music-style/ | title = Why Wiese decided to go independent and how he cultivated his music style | publisher = Sunrise News | date = 14 September 2020 | access-date = 16 September 2020}}</ref> His songs are often described as groovy, club-friendly and catchy, with great radio appeal.<ref name="Chillout Radio">{{cite web | url = https://chilloutradio.com/how-successful-dj-musician-wiese-is-lighting-up-the-spotify-world/ | title = How successful DJ musician, Wiese, is lighting up the Spotify world | publisher = Chillout Radio | date = 12 September 2020 | access-date = 16 September 2020}}</ref> <ref name="josepvinaixa.com">{{cite web | url = https://www.josepvinaixa.com/what-are-dj-wieses-top-5-singles/ | title = What are DJ Wiese’s top 5 singles? Here’s our list | publisher = Josepvinaixa.com | date = 11 September 2020 | access-date = 16 September 2020}}</ref>

With his work amassing millions of Spotify plays, the rising Norwegian artist quickly caught the attention of Warner Music Norway who in 2019 released Wiese's single «VIKING».<ref name="aftenbladet">{{cite web | url = https://www.aftenbladet.no/kultur/i/VRKmql/Trygve-Wieses-har-pusset-opp-kultklassikeren-Me-e-Viking | title = Trygve Wieses har pusset opp kultklassikeren "Me e Viking" | publisher = Aftenbladet | date = 22 March 2019 | access-date = 7 July 2020}}</ref> The song became a hit in Norway, reaching the top of several national playlists, including Spotify's «Norway Viral 50».<ref name="spotify">{{cite web | url = https://www.byas.no/kultur/i/mRa9j0/ny-viking-laat-herjer-paa-spotify | title = Ny Viking-låt herjer på Spotify | publisher = Byas.no | date = 3 May 2019 | access-date = 7 July 2020}}</ref> The song has millions of plays on Spotify, and is by far the most played Norwegian football song of all time.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.aftenbladet.no/kultur/i/Op1211/se-videoen-til-kult-klassikeren-me-e-viking | title = Se videoen til kult-klassikeren "Me e Viking" | publisher = Aftenbladet.no | date = 4 December 2019 | access-date = 7 July 2020}}</ref> Wiese made “VIKING” together with his fellow producer and friend, Joakim Harestad Haukaas aka kid joki, who has also worked with artists such as Zara Larsson, Britney Spears and Seeb.<ref name="aftenbladet"></ref><ref name="Kevsbest.com">{{cite web | url = https://kevsbest.com/why-wiese-has-refurbished-his-new-class-song-me-e-viking/ | title = Why Wiese Has Refurbished His New Class Song, “Me e Viking” | publisher = Kevsbest.com | date = 14 September 2020 | access-date = 16 September 2020}}</ref>


[[File:Trygve Wiese piano.jpg|thumb|Wiese at Viking Stadion, March 2019. Credit: Lars K. Aalgaard]]
[[File:Trygve Wiese piano.jpg|thumb|Wiese at Viking Stadion, March 2019. Credit: Lars K. Aalgaard]]


In 2020 Wiese released the singles "Never Let Me Go", "How Can I Live" and "I Fell" which has already got millions of Spotify-plays.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://open.spotify.com/artist/4aFRdYZpWEuAIA89aSnv7D?si=CgRc773gRcO6QnipiRqTxg | title = Official Spotify-stats for Wiese | publisher = Spotify.com | access-date = 16 July 2020}}</ref> Reviews around the world has named Wiese rising Norwegian producer and highlights that he has the potential to make Billboard hits.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://joyofviolentmovement.com/new-audio-rising-norwegian-producer-wiese-releases-an-upbeat-and-infectious-single | title = RISING NORWEGIAN PRODUCER WIESE RELEASES AN UPBEAT AND INFECTIOUS SINGLE | publisher = JoyOfViolentMovement.com | date = 4 April 2020 | access-date = 7 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://mishkadj.ru/wiese-i-fell-tropical-house/ | title = Wiese - I Fell (Tropical House) | publisher = Mishka DJ | date = 28 April 2020 | access-date = 7 July 2020}}</ref> His songs have frequently been featured on the largest official Spotify editorial lists.<ref name="spotify"></ref>
In 2020 Wiese released the singles "Never Let Me Go", "How Can I Live" and "I Fell" which has already got millions of Spotify-plays.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://open.spotify.com/artist/4aFRdYZpWEuAIA89aSnv7D?si=CgRc773gRcO6QnipiRqTxg | title = Official Spotify-stats for Wiese | publisher = Spotify.com | access-date = 16 July 2020}}</ref> Reviews around the world has named Wiese rising Norwegian producer and highlights that he has the potential to make Billboard hits.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://joyofviolentmovement.com/new-audio-rising-norwegian-producer-wiese-releases-an-upbeat-and-infectious-single | title = RISING NORWEGIAN PRODUCER WIESE RELEASES AN UPBEAT AND INFECTIOUS SINGLE | publisher = JoyOfViolentMovement.com | date = 4 April 2020 | access-date = 7 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://mishkadj.ru/wiese-i-fell-tropical-house/ | title = Wiese - I Fell (Tropical House) | publisher = Mishka DJ | date = 28 April 2020 | access-date = 7 July 2020}}</ref><ref name="Sunrise News"></ref> His songs have frequently been featured on the largest official Spotify editorial lists.<ref name="spotify"></ref><ref name="josepvinaixa.com"></ref>


In 2019 Wiese also released a cover version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" as a tribute to The Lion King and its 25th anniversary. In less than six months, the song hit more than four million Spotify plays.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://themusicessentials.com/interviews/wiese/ | title = T.H.E. Interview - Wiese | publisher = The Music Essentials | date = 18 September 2019 | access-date = 16 July 2020}}</ref>
In 2019 Wiese also released a cover version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" as a tribute to The Lion King and its 25th anniversary. In less than six months, the song hit more than four million Spotify plays.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://themusicessentials.com/interviews/wiese/ | title = T.H.E. Interview - Wiese | publisher = The Music Essentials | date = 18 September 2019 | access-date = 16 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.dailyscanner.com/how-wieses-love-of-the-long-king-inspired-him-to-write-an-edm-cover-of-one-of-its-most-famous-songs/ | title = How Wiese’s love of “The Long King” inspired him to write an EDM cover of one of its most famous songs | publisher = The Daily Scanner | date = 15 September 2020 | access-date = 16 September 2020}}</ref>


[[File:Wiese logo black.png|thumb|The W-logo has become a common denominator on Wiese's releases]]
[[File:Wiese logo black.png|thumb|The W-logo has become a common denominator on Wiese's releases]]


Wiese first entered the public scene in 2004 through the single "Me e Viking" which was first performed in the opening ceremony of the new [[Viking Stadion]] May 1, 2004. In front of 15,300 spectators he played to capacity and made history. Before artist like Robbie Williams, Bryan Adams and R.E.M., Wiese was the first artist ever to perform at the [[Viking Stadion]].<ref name="aftenbladet"></ref><ref name="vgno">{{cite web | url = https://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/i/7lEw5K/lager-ny-viking-laat-etter-terningkast-1-i-vg | title = Lager ny Viking-sang etter terningkast 1 i VG | publisher = VG.no | date = 28 March 2019 | access-date = 7 July 2020}}</ref><ref name="spotify"></ref>
Wiese first entered the public scene in 2004 through the single "Me e Viking" which was first performed in the opening ceremony of the new [[Viking Stadion]] May 1, 2004. In front of 15,300 spectators he played to capacity and made history. Before artist like Robbie Williams, Bryan Adams and R.E.M., Wiese was the first artist ever to perform at the [[Viking Stadion]].<ref name="aftenbladet"></ref><ref name="vgno">{{cite web | url = https://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/i/7lEw5K/lager-ny-viking-laat-etter-terningkast-1-i-vg | title = Lager ny Viking-sang etter terningkast 1 i VG | publisher = VG.no | date = 28 March 2019 | access-date = 7 July 2020}}</ref><ref name="spotify"></ref> Since then, Wiese has performed a number of times at Viking Stadion and other large arenas such as the historic Rockefeller Music Hall.<ref name="Chillout Radio"></ref>


[[File:Wiese live at Rockefeller Music Hall.jpg|thumb|Wiese at Rockefeller, November 2019. Credit: Atle Wilhelmsen]]
[[File:Wiese live at Rockefeller Music Hall.jpg|thumb|Wiese at Rockefeller, November 2019. Credit: Atle Wilhelmsen]]

Revision as of 19:06, 16 September 2020

Wiese
Background information
Born (1985-03-15) March 15, 1985 (age 39)
OriginStavanger, Norway
GenresPop, Electropop, EDM
LabelsIndie (previously Warner Music)
Websitewww.instagram.com/iamwiese

Trygve Wiese-Haugland (born March 15, 1985) better known by his stage name Wiese, is a Norwegian music producer, DJ and songwriter.

Wiese at St. Hanshaugen, May 2020. Credit: Odin Jæger

Although born in Stavanger, Wiese grew up in Bergen – the hometown of his fellow DJ and producer colleagues Kygo and Alan Walker.[1] His songs are often described as groovy, club-friendly and catchy, with great radio appeal.[2] [3]

With his work amassing millions of Spotify plays, the rising Norwegian artist quickly caught the attention of Warner Music Norway who in 2019 released Wiese's single «VIKING».[4] The song became a hit in Norway, reaching the top of several national playlists, including Spotify's «Norway Viral 50».[5] The song has millions of plays on Spotify, and is by far the most played Norwegian football song of all time.[6] Wiese made “VIKING” together with his fellow producer and friend, Joakim Harestad Haukaas aka kid joki, who has also worked with artists such as Zara Larsson, Britney Spears and Seeb.[4][7]

Wiese at Viking Stadion, March 2019. Credit: Lars K. Aalgaard

In 2020 Wiese released the singles "Never Let Me Go", "How Can I Live" and "I Fell" which has already got millions of Spotify-plays.[8] Reviews around the world has named Wiese rising Norwegian producer and highlights that he has the potential to make Billboard hits.[9][10][1] His songs have frequently been featured on the largest official Spotify editorial lists.[5][3]

In 2019 Wiese also released a cover version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" as a tribute to The Lion King and its 25th anniversary. In less than six months, the song hit more than four million Spotify plays.[11][12]

The W-logo has become a common denominator on Wiese's releases

Wiese first entered the public scene in 2004 through the single "Me e Viking" which was first performed in the opening ceremony of the new Viking Stadion May 1, 2004. In front of 15,300 spectators he played to capacity and made history. Before artist like Robbie Williams, Bryan Adams and R.E.M., Wiese was the first artist ever to perform at the Viking Stadion.[4][13][5] Since then, Wiese has performed a number of times at Viking Stadion and other large arenas such as the historic Rockefeller Music Hall.[2]

Wiese at Rockefeller, November 2019. Credit: Atle Wilhelmsen

On May 29, 2005 the official music video of «Me e Viking» was first broadcast on Norwegian National TV and in 2005, 2006 and 2007 it was the most played music video on NRK, the Norwegian government-owned TV company.[13][5] In 2008 it was awarded the "Best Viking FK Song Of All Time" by the magazine Kick and Viking FK.[13][5]

Trygve Wiese holds a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration from Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH) and Yale University.

Discography

Singles

  • «Somebody Else» (2020)
  • «Never Let Me Go» (2020)
  • «I Fell» (2020)
  • «How Can I Live» (2020)
  • «The Lion Sleeps Tonight» (2019)
  • «VIKING» (2019)
  • «Giv Akt» (2005)
  • «Me e Viking» (2004)
  • «Gullguttar på ny» (2003)

Official music videos

  • «VIKING» (2019)
  • «The Lion Sleeps Tonight» (2019)
  • «Me e Viking» (2004)

Albums

  • «Ingen banke oss på Stadion» (2008)
  • «Vikingtiå e tebage» (2004)

EP

  • «No Way EP» (2006)

References

  1. ^ a b "Why Wiese decided to go independent and how he cultivated his music style". Sunrise News. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b "How successful DJ musician, Wiese, is lighting up the Spotify world". Chillout Radio. 12 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b "What are DJ Wiese's top 5 singles? Here's our list". Josepvinaixa.com. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  4. ^ a b c "Trygve Wieses har pusset opp kultklassikeren "Me e Viking"". Aftenbladet. 22 March 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Ny Viking-låt herjer på Spotify". Byas.no. 3 May 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Se videoen til kult-klassikeren "Me e Viking"". Aftenbladet.no. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  7. ^ "Why Wiese Has Refurbished His New Class Song, "Me e Viking"". Kevsbest.com. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Official Spotify-stats for Wiese". Spotify.com. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  9. ^ "RISING NORWEGIAN PRODUCER WIESE RELEASES AN UPBEAT AND INFECTIOUS SINGLE". JoyOfViolentMovement.com. 4 April 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  10. ^ "Wiese - I Fell (Tropical House)". Mishka DJ. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  11. ^ "T.H.E. Interview - Wiese". The Music Essentials. 18 September 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  12. ^ "How Wiese's love of "The Long King" inspired him to write an EDM cover of one of its most famous songs". The Daily Scanner. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  13. ^ a b c "Lager ny Viking-sang etter terningkast 1 i VG". VG.no. 28 March 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
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