Mikael Simpson

Mikael Simpson
Simpson performing in 2013
Simpson performing in 2013
Background information
OriginCopenhagen, Denmark
Genresindietronica, dub, singer-songwriter
Years active1995–present

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
DEN
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
2021 Mikael Simpson & Sølvstorm: Live at Vega
(with Sølvstorm)		 5

Compilation albums

Year Album Peak positions
DEN
2012 Kompilation 2002–2012 15

Collaboration albums

Year Album Peak positions
DEN
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

Simpson performing at Roskilde Festival in 2005
Year Single Peak positions Album
DEN
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

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Mikael Simpson discography". danishcharts.dk. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  2. ↑ "Album Top-40 Uge 2, 2022". Hitlisten. Retrieved 19 January 2022.