With a new album, an upcoming tour and enormous audiences in both Brazil and People's Republic of China begging him to return, Martin Stenmarck is an artist whose next step is eagerly anticipated by fans all around the world.
Martin Stenmarck knew exactly where he was going forming his own rock band at the early age of 14. At 18, he received the grand prize in a National Talent Hunt contest and in the years to come Martin earned several prominent scholarships, including the renowned "Alice Babs Scholarship for Singing". A wide talent such as Martin's has provided him with unlimited singing options, covering grounds from Hard Rock to Jazz. When performing with Swedish jazz icons such as Ulf Wakenius and Rune Gustavsson, Martin early proved his confident voice capabilities.
In 2000, Martin Stenmarck became a true household name joining the "Rhapsody in Rock" international tour, all venues sold out. With an audience well exceeding 130,000 spectators, the final performance was held on a late November evening in a ready-to-burst Royal Albert Hall in London. Suddenly Martin's voice and charisma was introduced to yet another fastidious audience.
Early the following year plans were laid out for the next tour - plans which eventually led to Martin Stenmarck and "Rhapsody in Rock" in April boarding a flight with destination People's Republic of China. This tour as well would turn out to be a huge success, during which Martin's vigorous talent was ecstatically received by the Asian audience, including a group of producers.
In early 2002, with a rapidly growing fan base in every continent, Martin decided to release an album of his own. "One", Martin Stenmarck's first solo album hit the stores on November 20, 2002. Warmly welcomed by Swedish reviewers, Martin's debut album has been well received all over Europe. In Germany, Martin's hit single "I'm Falling" landed atop of the charts. In Italy his album is currently climbing.
Martin is deeply dedicated in social work, supporting several international charity organisations, and by December of 2003 he was honoured the title Sweden's "Ambassador for SOS Children's Villages". Later that year, Martin also got the opportunity travelling with Her Royal Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden and the "Childhood Foundation" for a fundraising event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The success was immediate when Martin entered the stage facing a 100,000-head crowd.
The year 2004 has this far been a busy one for Martin; recording his album titled "Upp och Ner Sånger", all songs exclusively written by Martin himself in favour of SOS Children's Villages, and going on a nation-wide tour with "Rhapsody in Rock". But this year Martin also peaked his career to date, when he in May was invited by a group of Asian producers to perform in front of 700 million viewers of the Beijing International TV Awards - this as the solely invited international artist.
Currently Martin Stenmarck spends a lot of time in the studio recording songs for his much awaited second album. Once again working with his younger brother David, a well-renowned songwriter and producer who is collaborating with international artists such as Westlife.
Meanwhile Martin considers accepting the leading part of "Aragorn" in "The Lord of the Rings"; the most comprehensive upcoming West End theatrical new production in 30 years, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic trilogy.
Martin Stenmarck is an artist whose next step is eagerly anticipated by fans all around the world.Words & pictures from the official website.
Martin Stenmarck -
One
"Debutalbum from the swedish singer"
The Tracks are: The Cure For You, Stop, You Won´t See Me Dancing, Thief, No One Here Like You, Frozen In My Heart, I Got To, Losing Game, Let´s Get It On & Give Me Time.
Musicians on the One album: Martin Stenmarck, Zebbe, Peter Kahm, Rickard Evensand, P. Berger, Pelle Sjoholm, Emma Holmgren, E. Svensson, Tomas Engberg, Per Astrom, Sank, Glaumann, Morthen, David Stenmarck, Thommy TA Andersson & Esbjorn Ohrwall.
Available from © Donkey Dog Records/Original release year: 2002
Martin Stenmarck -
One
"International version"
The Tracks are: The Cure For You, Stop, You Won´t See Me Dancing, I´m Falling, Thief, No One Here Like You, Frozen In My Heart, I Got To, Losing Game, Let´s Get It On & Give Me Time.
Musicians on the One album: Martin Stenmarck, Zebbe, Peter Kahm, Rickard Evensand, P. Berger, Pelle Sjoholm, Emma Holmgren, E. Svensson, Tomas Engberg, Per Astrom, Sank, Glaumann, Morthen, David Stenmarck, Thommy TA Andersson & Esbjorn Ohrwall.
Available from © Edel Records/Original release year: 2003
Martin Stenmarck -
Upp & Ner Sanger
"Childrens album from Martin Stenmarck"
The Tracks are: Upp Och Nedvanda Staden, Kalle Kamel, Mumma Kardemumma & Engla-Li Och Manen.
Musicians on the Upp & Ner Sanger album: Martin Stenmarck.
Available from © SOS Childrens/Original release year: 2004
Martin Stenmarck -
Think Of Me
"A strong album from the swedish westcoast AOR singer"
The Tracks are: Las Vegas, I Believe, You Can´t Hide Beautiful, That´s When I Love You, When You Think Of Me, Not A Day Goes By, I Keep Falling, Good Morning Beautiful, Hold On To Me, 19 Something, Wild Horses & You Won´t See Me Dancing.
Musicians on the Think Of Me album: Martin Stenmarck, Tim Larsson, Niklas Edberger, Fredrik L., Nikki Wallin, Claes O., Niclas Ericson, Torbjorn Roos, Tobias Lundgren, Johan Fransson, Jorgen Ringqvist, Roger Gustavsson, Anders Kotz, Goran Eriksson, Martin Landh, Joacim Dubbelman, Ida Rickardsson, Jimmy Wahlsten, Emil Heidling, David Stenmarck, Mats Lekman, Sebastian Nylund & Franz Bengtsson.
Available from © Music Business Sweden/Original release year: 2005
Martin Stenmarck -
9 Sanningar Och En Logn
"A strong album from the swedish westcoast AOR singer"
The Tracks are: 7 milarkliv, Dararne Och Jag, Ta Undulaten, Han Ar Galen, Ta Dom Javlarna, Hand I Hand, Nasta Dans, Om Du Ror Mig Dor Jag, Virvelvinden Du & Hem.
Musicians on the 9 Sanningar Och En Logn album: Martin Stenmarck, Sebastian Nylund, Claes Olofsson, Joachim Backman, David Stenmarck, Mats Lekman, Jorgen Ingestrom, Peter Kvint, Stefan Olsson, Fredrik Landh, Peer Astrom, Mikael Dahlen, Rickard Nilsson, Martin Landh, Micke Sorensen, Stefan Persson, Goral Woytek, Sarah Dawn Finer, Sos Fenger, Mia Nordstrom, Karin Thyer, Joacim Dubbelman, Tommy Andersson & Stockholm Session Strings.
Available from © Universal Music/Original release year: 2006
Martin Stenmarck -
Det Ar Det Pojkar Gör När Kärleken Dör
"A sustainable future"
The Tracks are: Rubb Och Stubb, 100 År Från Nu (Blundar), Det Ska Vara Fest Den Dagen Jag Dör, Liten Man På Jorden, Psalm Nr2, Det Ar Det Pojkar Gör När Kärleken Dör, Ful, Dagen D, Den Långa Vägen Hem (4 km-sången) 100 År Från Nu (Bassflow Remix) & Som En Sten.
Musicians on the Det Ar Det Pojkar Gör När Kärleken Dör album: Martin Stenmarck, David Stenmarck, Sven Lindvall, Peer Åström, Sebastian Nylund, Sarah Dawn Finer, Tony Nilsson, Andreas Dahlbäck, Heikki Kiviaho, Pelle Gunnerfeldt, Kristoffer Wallman, Peter Kvint, Simon Nordberg, Magnus Olsson, Rikard Lidhamn, Martin Landh, Joacim Backman, Joacim Dubbelman, Tobias Gustafsson, Hakan Glänte, Mikael Dahlen, Fredrik Landh, Clas Olodsson.
Available from © Universal Music/Original release year: 2007
Martin Stenmarck -
A Million Candles Burning
"A sustainable future"
The Tracks are: A Million Candles Burning, A Million Candles Burning (instrumental) & A Million Candles Burning (sustainable mix).
Musicians on the A Million Candles Burning album: Martin Stenmarck and others.
Available from © Universal Music/Original release year: 2008
Martin Stenmarck -
Septemberland
"In september"
The Tracks are: Some En Vän, Fix, 1000 Nålar, Andas, Jag Vill Jag Vill Jag Vill, Explosionen, Happy Ending, Gråa Hjärtans Sång, J Jeff Och Jesus & I Septemberland.
Musicians on the Septemberland album: Martin Stenmarck and others.
Available from © Universal Music/Original release year: 2009
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