''Frække Frida og de frygtløse spioner'' (English: ''Naughty Frida and the Fearless Spies''), often shortened to simply ''Frække Frida'', is a 1994
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children's film written and directed by
Søren Ole Christensen. Christensen based the story on a series of children's books by
Lykke Nielsen Lykke is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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. Music for the film was written and performed by
Søren Rasted
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and
Claus Norreen
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who later teamed up with
René Dif
René Dif (born 17 October 1967) is a Danish musician, singer-songwriter, DJ and actor, best known as the male lead vocalist of the Danish-Norwegian eurodance group Aqua.
Biography
1967–1994: Early years and private life
Dif was born in Co ...
and
Lene Nystrøm
Lene Grawford Nystrøm (born 2 October 1973) is a Norwegian musician and singer-songwriter who is the female lead vocalist of the Danish-Norwegian Eurodance group Aqua.
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1973–1994: Early life
Nystrøm was born in Tønsber ...
later in 1994 to form the
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eurodance music group,
Joyspeed (later renamed to
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).
Cast
Soundtrack
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formed an important part during
Aqua
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's (then
Joyspeed) early days. It is often credited with helping to start their career. The young
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Søren Rasted
Søren Nystrøm Rasted (born Søren Rasted on 13 June 1969) is a Danish musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He plays keyboards, guitar and sings backing vocals. He is a member of the Danish-Norwegian Eurodance group Aqua.
Musical ...
and
Claus Norreen
Claus Norreen (born 5 June 1970) is a Danish musician, songwriter and record producer known for being a part of the band Aqua, which sold around 33 million records. He left the band in September 2016 to take on other musical ventures.
Biograph ...
had won a contest and were hired to produce the soundtrack. For some of the songs they hired the then
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René Dif
René Dif (born 17 October 1967) is a Danish musician, singer-songwriter, DJ and actor, best known as the male lead vocalist of the Danish-Norwegian eurodance group Aqua.
Biography
1967–1994: Early years and private life
Dif was born in Co ...
. The three had previously not been associated with each other, but their getting along well whilst making the soundtrack made them decide to work together again on a future project. The future project would ultimately eventually lead to the creation and success of Aqua, with
Lene Nystrøm
Lene Grawford Nystrøm (born 2 October 1973) is a Norwegian musician and singer-songwriter who is the female lead vocalist of the Danish-Norwegian Eurodance group Aqua.
Life and career
1973–1994: Early life
Nystrøm was born in Tønsber ...
as their lead vocalist.
Track titles
* De frygtløse spioner (featuring Thomas Skovgaard)
* Nattens fe (featuring Peter Smith)
* Frække Frida (featuring Annette Brandt, Mathias Klenske, Gunilla Odsbøl & Ida Hannibal Kruse)
* Si-bab-rapper-di-åhh (featuring Arne Siemsen, René Dif & Annette Brandt)
* Når jeg blir stor (featuring Alice Søndergård & Annette Brandt)
* Gunnersen (featuring Arne Siemsen)
* Godmorgen (featuring Thomas Skovgaard)
* Den magiske kasse (featuring Annette Brandt, Mathias Klenske, Gunilla Odsbøl & Ida Hannibal Kruse)
* Hele verden rundt (featuring Alice Søndergård)
* Ønskebrønd (featuring Peter Smith & Søren Rasted)
* Devil's child
* Flugten
* Si-bab-rapper-di-åhh (Dance Mix) (featuring Arne Siemsen, René Dif & Annette Brandt)
* Frække Frida (featuring Christine Havkrog)
External links
*
Aquarama: "Article: First 'Aqua' work: Frække Frida soundtrack"
1994 films
Danish children's films
Aqua (band)
Films based on children's books
Films based on Danish novels
1990s Danish-language films
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