Rik Simpson
British record producer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rik Simpson (a.k.a. Rikademus) is a British record producer.[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), Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Kaleidoscope EP (2017) and Everyday Life (2019). 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.
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Rik Simpson | |
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| Also known as | Rikademus, Rick Simpson |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, engineer, audio mixer |
| Instrument(s) | Drum programming, keyboard, guitar, bass guitar vocals |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Website | www |
Simpson is also one half of production duo The Darktones, with Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman.
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)
- Coldplay – A Head Full of Dreams (2015)
- Coldplay – Kaleidoscope (EP, 2017)
- Coldplay – Everyday Life (2019)
- Coldplay – Music of the Spheres (2021)
The Darktones
- The Pierces – Love You More (EP, 2010)
- The Pierces – You & I (2011)
Grammy Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | Best Rock Album | Won |
| Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | Mylo Xyloto | Best Rock Album | Nominated |
| 2021 | Everyday Life | Album of the Year | Nominated |
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