Trentemøller made his debut in 1997 together with DJ T.O.M. when they formed the first live-house act in Denmark, Trigbag, and started playing concerts all over the globe. Trigbag's single Showtime was played by international DJs such as Alex Gopher, Laurent Garnier, and Etienne de Crécy. Trigbag dissolved in 2000.
Trentemøller returned on Naked Music in 2003 with his The Trentemøller EP including the tracks Le Champagne and Work in Progress. Trentemøller received the award “Up Front Release of the Year” at the Danish DJ Awards in February 2004 for the Track “Le Champagne”.
In late 2004 he and his friend and partner, DJ Buda, issued a white label remix of Aphex Twin's Windowlicker, under the name Run Jeremy. Together they've also made other great tracks such as "Gamma" and "25 Timer". Furthermore, Trentemøller has worked together with DJ Buda and DJ T.O.M. on another track on the upcoming and much anticipated Lulu Rouge album entitled Bless You which was released in May 2008.
In February 2005 Steve Bug released the renowned Trentemøller EP Physical Fraction on his label Audiomatique. This release put Trentemøller on the map of internationally successful producers, and was followed by three releases on Bug’s main label Poker Flat: Polar Shift, Sunstroke, and the Nam Nam EP. Many reader polls awarded him as the Best Newcomer of the year 2005.
Trentemøller is also a much demanded remixer. Highlights have been his remixes for Martinez (Shadowboxing), Sharon Philips ("Want 2/Need 2"), Röyksopp (What Else Is There?), The Knife (We Share Our Mother’s Health), Sodom for the Pet Shop Boys, and Moby’s hit Go. Go (Trentemøller Remix) charted at #38 on the Australian ARIA Club chart in October 2006. In 2006, Trentemøller also released a remix of Chris Isaak's 90s hit Wicked Game under his alias Businessman. The single was called Dubby Games and was a major underground tune that year.
Anders' debut album The Last Resort was released on Poker Flat in October 2006. German magazine Groove Mag and French magazine Trax both voted it as "Record of the Year" in November 2006.
His Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1 was voted Essential Mix of the Year by listeners in 2006.
In 2007 the song Moan by Trentemøller feat. Ane Trolle was a big hit in Denmark as well as a top 30 hit in the Belgium Singles Top 50.
His fourth album, entitled Fixion, released on 16 September 2016
Discography
Albums
2006 – The Last Resort
2007 – The Trentemøller Chronicles
2010 - Into The Great Wide Yonder
2013 - Live In Copenhagen
2013 - Lost
2016 - Fixion
Releases
2003 – Trentemøller EP (12")
2004 – Beta Boy (12")
2005 – Kink (12")
2005 – Physical Fraction (12")
2005 – Polar Shift (12")
2005 – Serenetti (12")
2006 – Sunstroke (12")
2006 – Nam Nam E.P. (12")
2006 – Rykketid (12")
2006 – Always Something Better (12")
2006 - Dubby Games (as "Businessman")
2007 – African People (12")
2007 – Moan (12")
2007 – Moan (Dub & Instrumental) (12")
2008 – Miss You (Remixes) (12")
2008 - Live in Concert EP (Live at Roskilde 2007)
2009 - Rauta EP (12")
Remixes
unknown year - Aphex twin - windowlicker
unknown year - Robyn - Konichiwa Bitches
1999 – ETA – Ayia Napa
2003 – Filur – You & I
2003 – B & B International – Decorated With Ornaments
2003 – Malou – I Wish
2003 – Laid Back – Beautiful Day
2003 – Djuma Soundsystem – Les Djinns
2004 – Yoshimoto – Du What U Du
2004 – Andy Caldwell – Give a Little
2004 – Pashka – Island Breeze
2004 – The Rhythm Slaves – The Light You Will See
2004 – Aya – Uptown
2005 – Mathias Schaffhauser – Coincidance
2005 – Fred Everything & 20 for 7 – Friday
2005 – Vernis – Bubble Bath
2005 – Varano – Dead End Street
2005 - Pet Shop Boys - Sodom
2005 – Sharon Phillips – Want 2/Need 2
2005 – Unai – Oh You and I
2005 – Martinez – Shadowboxing
2005 – Röyksopp – What Else Is There?
2005 – The Knife – We Share Our Mother's Health
2006 – Djosos Krost – Chaptor One
2006 – Delirium – Silence
2006 – Jokke Ilsoe – Feeling Good
2006 – Moby – Go (2006)
2006 – Trentemøller feat. Richard Davis – Always Something Better
2007 – Trentemøller feat. Ane Trolle – Moan
2008 – Kasper Bjørke – Doesn't Matter
2008 – Modeselektor – The White Flash
2008 – Lulu Rouge - Bless You
2008 – Booka Shade - Outskirts
2009 – Depeche Mode - Wrong
(2) Denmark-based Anders Trentemøller made his debut in 1997, DJ'ing the local club circuit and occasionally performing live. After a self-imposed hiatus spanning several years, he returned with his own productions, which quickly grabbed the ear of the then red-hot Naked Music house music label. His debut EP was well received and won praise from DJs in all electronic music genres. This led to a series of 12" singles on such labels as Audiomatique and Tic Tac Toe before Trentemøller found a home on Germany's esteemed Poker Flat, where he released a series of critically acclaimed singles. His ambitious, moody double-disc album The Last Resort was released in 2006 on Poker Flat. Into the Great Wide Yonder, issued on Trentemøller's In My Room label, followed four years later and was even more removed from the dancefloor. This move toward the midtempo continued with 2013's Lost, a song-oriented effort that featured guest appearances from Jana Hunter, Marie Fisker, and the indie rock group Low. A remixed version of the album, Lost Reworks, appeared in 2014. ~ Rob Theakston, Rovi
Transformer Man
Trentemøller Lyrics
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You run the show
Remote control
Direct the action
with the push of a button
You're a transformer man
Power in your hand
Transformer man, transformer man.
Transformer man, transformer man
Sooner or later you'll have to see
The cause and effect
So many things still left to do
But we haven't made it yet
Every morning
when I look in your eyes
I feel electrified by you. Oh yes.
Transformer man, transformer man
Transformer man
Still in command
You're eyes are shining on a beam
Through the galaxy of love
Transformer man, transformer man
Unlock the secrets
Let us throw off the chains that
Hold you down.
Transformer man, transformer man
Sooner or later
you'll have to learn
The cause and effect
So many things still left to do
But we haven't made it yet
Every morning
when I look in your eyes
I feel electrified by you. Oh yes.
Transformer man, transformer man
Transformer man, transformer man
In "Transformer Man" by Trentemøller, the lyrics seem to depict a figure who holds a position of power and control. Repeatedly referred to as the "transformer man," this person is portrayed as someone who runs the show, with the ability to direct the action simply by pushing a button. They possess great power in their hands, symbolizing the ability to manipulate and transform situations. The song suggests that this individual is still in command and holds the key to unlocking secrets and breaking free from the chains that hold them down.
The lyrics also allude to the idea of cause and effect, emphasizing that sooner or later, the transformer man must face the consequences of their actions. Despite all the power they wield and the things they have yet to accomplish, there is a sense of urgency and the acknowledgment that they haven't fully reached their goals. However, the singer finds themselves drawn to the captivating presence of the transformer man, feeling electrified when looking into their eyes. This suggests a fascination with this enigmatic figure, perhaps even a desire to understand them.
Line by Line Meaning
Transformer man, transformer man
Addressing the subject as a transformer man, emphasizing his transformative abilities.
You run the show
You have complete control over the situation.
Remote control
You can manipulate things from a distance.
Direct the action
You can guide and determine the course of events.
with the push of a button
Simply by pressing a button, you can make things happen.
You're a transformer man
You possess the capability to transform and change.
Power in your hand
You have the power and control in your grasp.
Transformer man, transformer man.
Reiterating the transformative nature of the subject.
Sooner or later you'll have to see
Inevitably, you will need to understand and acknowledge.
The cause and effect
The relationship between actions and consequences.
So many things still left to do
There are numerous tasks and goals that remain unaccomplished.
But we haven't made it yet
We have not yet achieved our objectives.
Every morning when I look in your eyes
Each morning, when I gaze into your eyes.
I feel electrified by you. Oh yes.
A profound feeling of excitement and energy arises when I am with you.
Still in command
You are still in authority.
Your eyes are shining on a beam
The radiance in your eyes illuminates like a beam of light.
Through the galaxy of love
Within the vast expanse of love.
Unlock the secrets
Reveal and discover hidden truths.
Let us throw off the chains that hold you down.
Allow us to liberate and free you from the constraints that restrain you.
Sooner or later you'll have to learn
At some point, you must acquire knowledge and comprehension.
The cause and effect
The outcomes that result from actions.
Every morning when I look in your eyes
Each morning, when I peer into your eyes.
I feel electrified by you. Oh yes.
I am filled with a surge of energy and excitement because of you.
Transformer man, transformer man
Addressing the subject as a transformer man, emphasizing his transformative abilities.
Transformer man, transformer man
Reiterating the transformative nature of the subject.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Neil Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
CHR0MEMATIC
I just discovered Trentemoller only recently...his music is REALLY good. I wish I got into it earlier.
Fabio Consonni
Wohoooo!!! Great version!! Neil's one is uncomparable, but this is a great one. Thank you for giving new life to a master of music
Martin Demsky
i like close voice reverb, synth sounds and idea of transformer man thru vocoder, you can layer original and vocoded together with transparency
любимый Повстанец
Что то новенькое?Очень интересно!Трент интересен всегда!
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love it
Fu_k the Zeitgeist
Can't decide which NY cover is my favorite: This or OSI's "New Mama". Brilliant work!
johnnyatab
You really are at the top of your game.
rasmus
Lækkert nummer :-)
francoisyazbeck95
Love it
Ale Castorina
Amazing 👏