Rik Simpson
| Rik Simpson | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Rikademus, Rick Simpson |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, engineer, audio mixer |
| Instruments | Drum programming, keyboard, guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Website |
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Rik Simpson (aka Rikademus) is a British Grammy Award-winning record producer, sound engineer, musician and songwriter.[1] He is most recently recognised for his production work with Coldplay on Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), Mylo Xyloto (2011) and Ghost Stories (2014). He has also gained critical acclaim for his work with Jay-Z, Portishead, Kasabian, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and PJ Harvey.[2] In addition to the technical sides of recording and mixing, he often contributes musically, playing and singing on many of his productions.
Simpson is also one half of production duo The Darktones, with Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman.
Production credits
Rik Simpson
- Morning Runner – "Gone Up in Flames" (single, 2005)
- Jay-Z feat. Chris Martin – "Beach Chair" (song, 2006)
- Some Velvet Morning – Silence Will Kill You (2007)
- Coldplay – Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008)
- Coldplay – Prospekt's March (EP, 2008)
- Coldplay – LeftRightLeftRightLeft (2009)
- Natalie Imbruglia – Come to Life (2009)
- Coldplay – Mylo Xyloto (2011)
- Coldplay – "Atlas" (single, 2013)[4]
- Coldplay – Ghost Stories (2014)
The Darktones
- The Pierces – Love You More (EP, 2010)
- The Pierces – You & I (2011)
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards
| Year | Recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | Best Rock Album | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| Album of the Year | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated | ||
| 2013 | Mylo Xyloto | Best Rock Album | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Rik Simpson Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- ↑ "Rik Simpson recording Coldplay with sE Mics". sE Electronics. 27 October 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ↑ "Rik Simpson Discography | Production". Discogs. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ↑ Lipshutz, Jason (6 September 2013). "Coldplay Heads To 'Hunger Games' on 'Atlas' Single: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 7 September 2013.