Mikael Simpson

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, and his band Sølvstorm.
Discography
Albums
Studio albums
Live albums
Compilation albums
Collaboration albums
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Remix albums
2005: B-sider, udtag og meget triste radiomix
2009: Slaar skaar – Udvalgte numre i andre versioner2011: Udvalgte blaaSingles
Others
Composed the score for the documentary about a Danish refugee camp by Fenah Ahmed
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)
– 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)
– 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
External links
Danish songwriters
1974 births
Living people
People from Holstebro