Sound
Lennart Östlund
Born
1956-04-09 (70)
Place of birth
Järfälla, Stockholms län, Sweden
Known for
Sound
Credits
2 titles
Lennart Östlund, born in 1956 in Järfälla, Sweden, is a sound engineer and producer best known for his work at the legendary Polar Studios in Stockholm. He played a key role in shaping the sound of some of Sweden’s most prominent artists during the 1970s and 1980s. Östlund began his career as a sound engineer at Polar Studios when it opened in 1978. Together with colleagues Leif Mases and Michael B. Tretow, he helped create what became known as “The Good Sound.” The studio quickly became a hub for both Swedish and international artists. During his time there, Östlund worked with artists and groups such as ABBA, Led Zeppelin, Genesis, Rammstein, Roxette, Ted Gärdestad, and Celine Dion. Östl…
Known for
NR"Stad i ljus," "Säg mig var du står," "Goliat," "Inget stoppar oss nu," "Händer mot himlen," "Utan dina andetag," and many more. Swedish pop history is filled with songs that have made the leap from the charts to the Swedish national soul—songs we sing in karaoke bars on Fridays, in the stands at football matches on Saturdays, or in church choirs on Sundays. Together with the artists and songwriters who provide the soundtrack to our lives, we will tell the stories you might not know behind the songs you most certainly recognize.
Vår älskade låtskatt
2026
NRFor Ted, music and creation are the most important things in life. And around him he has a small group of friends who never hesitate to do everything they can to help him. My Brother Ted is a touching declaration of love from a big brother to his little brother.
My Brother Ted
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