Mads Langer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mads Langer
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![]() Mads Langer performs acoustically in Amsterdam, 22 December 2010
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Born | Aabenraa, Denmark |
14 January 1984
Origin | Skive, Denmark |
Genres | Pop, rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter Multi-instrumentalist |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboard, Mellotron |
Years active | 2005–current |
Labels | Copenhagen Records Sony Music |
Associated acts | Carpark North Saybia Tim Christensen The Darkness |
Mads Lillelund Langer (born 14 January 1984) is a Danish singer and songwriter. He became famous around the world for his cover version of the song "You're Not Alone" by the British band Olive. Mads Langer is a very successful artist in his home country, Denmark, with many of his songs selling millions of copies.
He started playing piano when he was only 3 years old. By the age of 8, he was already writing his own songs! He loves the pure feeling of creating music. He tries to get back to that feeling when he writes new songs. He wants to create music that gives you "the chills."
Mads Langer's Music and Albums
Mads Langer has released several studio albums and EPs (which are like mini-albums). His music often blends pop and rock styles.
Studio Albums
Here are some of the studio albums Mads Langer has released:
- Attention Please (2006)
- Mads Langer (2009)
- Behold (2011)
- Behold Deluxe (2012)
- In These Waters (2013)
- Reckless Twin (2016)
- Where Oceans Meet (2021)
Live Albums and EPs
Mads Langer has also released live recordings and EPs:
- Fact-Fiction. Pop – or ??? (EP, 2008)
- Amstrdm EP (EP, 2011)
- Side Effects (EP, 2014)
- All the Time, Sometimes (EP, 2017)
Popular Songs (Singles)
Some of his well-known songs include:
- "Fact-Fiction" (2009)
- "You're Not Alone" (2009)
- "Microscope" (2012)
- "Elephant" (2013)
- "Heartquake" (2013)
- "I en stjerneregn af sne" (2013)
- "No Gravity" (2013)
- "Bringing Back Tomorrow" (with Tim Christensen, 2014)
- "Fact-Fiction / Silverflame" (with Tim Christensen, 2014)
- "3 AM" (2015)
- "Flawless" (2017)
- "Tag mig med" (2018)
He also had several songs from the album Toppen af Poppen Vol. 3 that were very popular in Denmark in 2012, including:
- "Overgir mig langsomt"
- "Ikk hate"
- "København (Fra en DC 9)"
- "Deep Sleep"
- "Alle har en drøm"
Other songs he has released include:
- "Breaking News" (2005)
- "Poem with No Rhyme" (2006)
- "Wake Me Up in Time" (2009)
- "Too Close" (with Mike Sheridan, 2009)
- "Last Flower" (2009)
- "Riding Elevators" (2011)
- "Something New" (2012)