In August 2008 Private will be releasing three new music videos : Two different versions of Private’s next single “Killer On The Dancefloor” and the uncensored version “No More Killing On The Dancefloor” directed by Kristian Hoeck for Metronome Productions and a homemade stop-motion video by Private for the “Private Party” single “Man I’m A Man Machine, Check Out My Style Cos’ I’m Goin’ Real Wild, I’m Pluggin’ In Keyboards One At The Time, And Then I Gotta Song, Gotta Song In No Time”
Private just released their two albums “My Secret Lover” & “Private Party” in a deluxe boxset. The album is still just released in Denmark but is available thru’ the websites below.
Thomas Troelsen of Private is writing his first piece of classical music with arranger and composer Bo Gunge. The prelude will be premiered at the ‘Copenhagen Fashion Week’ A/W and will be played for the first time during Noir’s (Danish fashion brand no# 1) fashion show 10.08.2008 by a 94 piece orchestra (Danish National Symphony Orchestra). Thomas is thrilled to announce that Private will release their first classical album early next year.
According to an unofficial facebook profile Private had announced a show in Copenhagen October 10th 2008 with the title “ONE NIGHT ONLY”. The rumors were actually true, but the show has been postponed to Spring 2009. Visit this page for updates on the concert.
Animal Collective: Strawberry Jam Private: My Secret Lover
Best Fwends: Alphabetically Arranged
Studio: Yearbook 1
Japanther: Skuffed Up My Huffy
The Tough Alliance: A New Chance
Digitalism: Idealism
Architecture In Helsinki: Places Like This
Mum: Go Go Smear The Poison Ivy
Beirut: The Flying Club Cup
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Black Lips: Good Bad Not Evil
Burial: Untrue
UGK: Underground Kingz
Black Moth Super Rainbow: Dandelion Gum
Simian Mobile Disco: Attack Decay Sustain Release
Mr. Vegas: Hot It Up
The White Stripes: Icky Thump
Alter Ego: Transphormer
Melt Banana: Bambi’s Dilemma Private: My Secret Lover
LCD Soundsystem: Sound of Silver
Battles: Mirrored
Panda Bear: Person Pitch
The list was made for Pitchfork by Diplo. Read More … here
“Private’s debut offers some of the catchiest dance-pop tracks of the year, I find it hard to resist sharing “ … Obscure Sound
“It’s so infectious and fun you won’t even bother wondering why they keep saying “my bullets in the gun” … Stained Zürich
“Private is a fun mix of 80’s sound, fluffy pop, electronic, some disco, and a touch of r&b” … Olivia
“Private is a total 80s Pop throwback. The first notes of the CD are from Apollonia 6 “Sex Shooter” and final notes of the CD are a rainstorm straight off an ol’ Janet CD.” … Pop Mus
“This is perhaps my guilty pleasure of the year. But then when these 10 songs are that infectious and arranged so brightly, why would I even have to apologize for liking this? A little bit of MJ, some Prince, and enough catchy melodies to appease any fan of pop music” … Moving In Stereo
“But, is his new project any good? The answer’s a resounding yes. My Secret Lover, the debut album by Private is, in fact, near perfect.” … #1 Hits From Another Planet
“It’s definitely more of a mainstream pop feel, like classic 80’s Micheal Jackson/Prince or even Justin Timberlake or Annie, but it’s a guilty pleasure, I can’t help liking it.” … Off The Radar
“Their mission is to produce the perfect dance pop record, a tall order! But, if anyone can do it, it is Troelsen and co, they have impeccable records!” … Distortion Disco
“And straight in at number two is Danish group Private with the utterly amazing “My Secret Lover” …Pop Unlimited
“I’m really enjoying the new cd by Danish band Private called “My secret lover”! The track ‘Let’s Make Love (Underneath The Appletree)’ has a bit of a Human League feel to it and I love the track ‘We Got Some Breaking Up To Do’.” …Kul Pop
“Their song, ‘My Secret Lover’, is so perfect, my ears have given up trying to process it”. … Mainstream Living
“My roommate and I blast this when cooking dinner.” … LT
“The songs are mostly infectious up-tempo numbers, guaranteed to have your toes tapping or hips wiggling, although there are a few mellower tracks to let you catch your breath.” … The Letter Em
Private - “My Secret Lover” (Album Review). If you are afraid of pop this will scare the shit out of you. This is the ghost of the past, present and future pop. Wether your favourite guilty pleasure is Ace Of Base, Human League, Prince, Justin Timberlake or Michael Jackson you’ll hear echoes of it in this record. This is an unashamedly and unapologetic commercial record by mastermind producer and former Superheroes front man Thomas Troelsen. Hardcore fans of Superheroes will probably crap their pants and/or slit their wrists in frustration over this. This is not ironic, not trendy and it might just miss its intended target by a mile. But i give it….10/10 (Universal/Weareprivate) KT
“Our favorite Danes are back with a delicious synth pop confection. It’s dripping sexycool awesomeness!!!! They need to release this album internationally on iTunes ASAP!!!!” … Perez Hilton
“This is so smooth! They’re huge in Denmark right now and we’re loving them! This isn’t cheesy Europop (which we love). Private are a bit more sophisticated than that. Zexy! Zexy! Zexy!” … Perez Hilton
“File under ’simple but effective’. What do you reckon it cost? Fuck all is the answer, but it’s completely hypnotic and brilliant.” ..
“One of the standout tracks - although none of them seem have a star rating lower than four in the Popjustice iTunes library - is ‘Let’s Make Love (Under The Apple Tree)” …
“Private are one of the best examples of what is good about pop music in 2007/2008/whenever you read this.” ..
“The video also features the best choreographed goth action we have ever seen.” ..
“Private, whose ‘My Secret Lover’ is one of the best albums of 2007, have recently issued the video for their new single, ‘Crucify My Heart’. The song itself is like a mid-80s disco funk rework of Madonna’s ‘Like A Prayer’* and the video features a gothtastic walk down a country lane.” …
“The band are coming to the UK next year so that will be something to keep your eye out for.” .
“Major. Pop. Hotness. Yum.” …
“I think that’s a good way to describe Private’s brand-new video for “We Got some Breaking Up To Do.” Shining in simplicity, the video proves that all you need is a smoke machine, an old-timer car, an enigmatic frontman and some funky dance moves to put together a kick ass video. Private is major. Time for Troelsen and his gang to head to the States soon.” …
“Everybody’s buzzing about Private. Check out “We Got Some Breaking Up To Do,” another mighty fine and delicious pop ditty from the Danish trio. It features more of Thomas Troelsen’s ’80s throwback vocals, quirky sound effects and swirling synth riffs” …
“This is one of those cases that big record labels simply don’t get it. If the demand is out there, simply make it available digitally. Minimal effort for them, maximum satisfaction for music lovers. Plus, it will limit the illegal downloading that they are so worried about” …
DANISH MUSIC AWARDS ‘08 (Grammy)
1. Male vocalist of the year
2. Hit of the year
3. Pop release of the year
4. Songwriter of the year
5. Producer of the year
ZULU AWARDS ‘08
1. Album of the year
2. Hit of the year
DANISH DEE JAY AWARDS
1. Album of the year
2. Best danish remix
3. DJ favorite of the year
4. Producer of the year
STEPPEULVEN
1. Song of the year
2. Producer of the year
Thomas Troelsen of PRIVATE took home two Danish Music Awards last Saturday! Male Vocalist Of The Year: Thomas Troelsen (PRIVATE) & Producer Of The Year: Thomas Troelsen (PRIVATE). You can see the show online at DMA’08