Mikael Simpson
Danish musician and composer
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Genres | indietronica, dub, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Musical artist
Mikael Simpson (born 1974 in Holstebro) is a Danish songwriter, singer, film composer, musician and radio host. He began his musical career as a guitarist for the indie band Luksus, which disbanded in 2001. Since then, he has released four albums as a solo artist, earning him popularity in Denmark. He has performed live with Trentemøller on his Last Resort world tour and collaborates with Fritjhof Toksvig, dj Buda, Lulu Rouge [da; de] and his band Sølvstorm.
Discography
Albums
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification |
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| DEN [1] | |||
| 2002 | Os 2 + lidt ro 2002 | – | |
| 2004 | De ti skud | 20 | |
| 2006 | Stille & uroligt | 2 | Gold |
| 2009 | Slaar skaar | 3 | |
| 2011 | Noget lånt, noget blåt | 5 | |
| 2014 | Overspring (Samlet) | 12 |
Live albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| DEN [1] | ||
| 2021 | Mikael Simpson & Sølvstorm: Live at Vega (with Sølvstorm) | 5 [2] |
Compilation albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions |
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| DEN [1] | ||
| 2012 | Kompilation 2002–2012 | 15 |
Collaboration albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions |
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| DEN [1] | ||
| 2002 | Vi sidder bare her' (Leth, Toksvig & Simpson) | 32 |
Remix albums
- 2005: B-sider, udtag og meget triste radiomix
- 2009: Slaar skaar – Udvalgte numre i andre versioner
- 2011: Udvalgte blaa
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
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| DEN [1] | |||
| 2009 | "Inden du falder i søvn" | 17 | Slaar skaar |
Others
- Composed the score for the documentary about a Danish refugee camp by Fenah Ahmed [citation needed]
- Composed the score for Rene Hjerter (Pure Hearts) with Jeppe Kaas
- Composed the score for gaven (The Gift) a film by Niels Graabøl
- Mikael Simpson also wrote the lyrics for Sweeter than sweet by Lulu Rouge and Moan by Trentemøller featuring Ane Trolle
Appearances
- Luksus – EP (1996)
- Luksus – Repertoire (1998)
- Lise Westzynthius – Heavy dream (2002)
- Various artist – Nordkraft (2005)
- Various artists – Andersens drømme (2005)
- Trentemøller – The Last Resort (2006)
- Various artists – Dmdk (2006)
- Various artists – Værsgo 2 (2006)
- Pet Shop Boys – Soddom (Trentemøller mix) (2006)
- Various artists – Stella polaris 2 (2006)
- Trentemøller – Cronicles (2007)
- Liv Lykke – Kai Normann Andersen (2007)
- Ekko -I know I Am Human (2007)
- Various artists – Frie børn leger bedst (2007)
- Various artists – Sound off Copenhagen (2008)
- Lulu Rouge [da; de] – Bless You (2008)
- Trentemøller – Live at Roskilde (2008)
- Depeche Mode – Wrong (Trentemøller remix) (2009)
Remixes
- Nikolaj Nørlund – Verdensmester (with low ranger) (2001)
- Loveshop – Bellavista sol (with Ekko) (2003)
- Under Byen – Legesag (2003)
- Kashmir – Jewel Drop (2005)
- Ataf – Gade capitain (2006)
- Rhonda Harris – Waiting round to die (2006)
- Lulu Rouge [da; de] – Bless you (2007)
- Trentemøller – Moan (2007)
- The crooked spoke – The one you left behind (2008)
- Trentemøller – Even though you're with another girl (2010)
- Sleep Party People – 10 Feet Up (2011)
- Panamah – Børn af natten (2013)
- Jacob Bro – Evening song (2013)
- Peter Sommer – Hvorfor løb vi (2013)
Awards
- 2003 The "Steppeulven" Critics Award for hope of the year
- 2004 Danish Music Awards for songwriter of the year
- 2005 Best album the "Steppeulven" Critics Award
- 2005 Best alternative artist Danish National Radio p3 guld
- 2005 Composer of the year – The "Steppeulven" Critics Award
- 2006 Songwriter of the year Danish Music Awards
- 2006 Song of the year (for the song "VI 2") The "Steppeulven" Critics Award
- 2006 Main prize winner by Danish National Radio
- 2007 Best album – The "Steppeulven" Critics Award
- 2007 Singer of the year voted by the readers of music magazine Gaffa
- 2007 Bodil Film Award for best music with Jeppe Kaas for the film Rene Hjerter (Pure Hearts) directed by Kenneth Kaintz
References
- ^ a b c d e "Mikael Simpson discography". danishcharts.dk. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ "Album Top-40 Uge 2, 2022". Hitlisten. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
External links
- Mikael Simpson discography at Discogs
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