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{{short description| Danish singer, guitarist, author, actor}}
{{BLP sources|date=November 2013}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
|name = Michael Falch
| name = Michael Falch
|image = Michael falch.jpg
| image = Michael falch.jpg
|caption =
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| birth_name = Michael Ehlert Falch
|background = solo_singer
|birth_name = Michael Ehlert Falch
| alias =
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1956|9|16}}
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| birth_place = [[Køge]], [[Denmark]]
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1956|9|16}}
|birth_place = [[Køge]], [[Denmark]]
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]]
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| years_active = 1990 – present
|genre = [[Pop music|Pop]]
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| associated_acts = Malurt, [[Boat Man Love]], [[Poul Krebs]]
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|years_active = 1990 – present
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| label =
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|associated_acts = Malurt, [[Boat Man Love]], [[Poul Krebs]]
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| website = {{URL|http://www.falch.dk/}} {{URL|http://www.falchshop.dk/}}
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|website = {{URL|http://www.magnusbacklund.com/}}
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'''Michael Ehlert Falch''' (born in [[Køge]], Denmark on 16 September 1956) is a [[Denmark|Danish]] singer, guitarist, author and actor.
'''Michael Ehlert Falch''' (born 16 September 1956 in [[Køge]], Denmark) is a [[Denmark|Danish]] singer, guitarist, author and actor.


==In rock band Malurt==
==In rock band Malurt==
{{Main|Malurt}}
{{Main|Malurt}}
Michael Falch started his career as a lead singer and musician in the Danish rock band '''Malurt''' established in 1980 and made up of 5 members: Michael Falch (vocals and guitar), Christian Arendt (guitar), Henrik Littauer (keyboards), Peter Mors (drums) and Dia Nielsen (bass). In 1982, changes were made with guitarist Christian Arendt replacing Peter Viskinde and keyboardist Pete Repete replacing Henrik Littauer.
Michael Falch started his career as a lead singer and musician in the Danish rock band '''Malurt''' established in 1977 and made up of 5 members: Michael Falch (vocals and guitar), Christian Arendt (guitar), Henrik Littauer (keyboards), Peter Mors (drums) and Dia Nielsen (bass). In 1982, changes were made with guitarist Christian Arendt replacing Peter Viskinde and keyboardist Pete Repete replacing Henrik Littauer.


Malurt found success with a number of albums for the period 1976-1984. After a long hiatus stretching six years, Malurt was restored in 1990, with a debut concert during Roskilde Festival. It went on to release four more albums before being put on hold in 1994, without officially dissolving. They reunited for brief 25th anniversary tour in September 2005.
Malurt found success with a number of albums for the period 1976-1984. After a long hiatus stretching six years, Malurt was restored in 1990, with a debut concert during Roskilde Festival. It went on to release four more albums before being put on hold in 1994, without officially dissolving. They reunited for brief 25th anniversary tour in September 2005.
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Since 2002, he has been appearing at a number of solo concerts and in 2006 toured with the band Boat Man Love and in 2009-2010 with Poul Krebs.
Since 2002, he has been appearing at a number of solo concerts and in 2006 toured with the band Boat Man Love and in 2009-2010 with Poul Krebs.


Besides a busy musical career, he has appeared in roles in television series and in films winning the Bodil prize for one of his roles in the film ''Mord i mørket'' directed by Dan Turèlls.
Besides a busy musical career, he has appeared in roles in television series and in films winning the Bodil prize for one of his roles in the film ''Mord i mørket'' directed by Dan Turèll.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Michael Falch married Linda Lyneborg in 1983 and they three children, Anna, Soffi and Mathilde. He suffered from [[alcoholism]] and in 2002 went in for rehabilitation in Behandlingscenter Tjelehad establishment for treatment of alcohol abuse.
Michael Falch married Linda Lyneborg in 1983 and they three children, Anna, Soffi and Mathilde. He suffered from [[alcoholism]] and in 2002 went in for rehabilitation in Behandlingscenter Tjelehad establishment for treatment of alcohol abuse.


Michael Falch and his wife Linda Lyneborg divorced in 2006. Michael Falch resides in Vester Bøgebjerg near Boeslunde.
Michael Falch and his wife Linda Lyneborg divorced in 2006. Michael Falch resides in Vester Bøgebjerg near [[Boeslunde]].


In 2007, journalist Torben Bille wrote a biography of Falch titled ''Ud af mørket'' published by [[Gyldendal]].
In 2007, journalist Torben Bille wrote a biography of Falch titled ''Ud af mørket'' published by [[Gyldendal]].


==Discography==
==Malurt discography==
<small>(For discography with [[Malurt]], see the band's page on Wikipedia)</small>
;Albums (first period)
*1980: ''Kold krig''
*1981: ''Vindueskigger''
*1982: ''Black-Out''
*1983: ''Tour de Force''
*1984: ''Live – kys mig før jeg blir cool''
;Albums (second period)
*1990: ''Spøgelser''
*1992: ''Uden filter''
*1993: ''Ghetto''
*1994: ''Live – Længe – Leve''
;Reunion albums
*2005: ''Super Love Greatest''
*2008: ''Det Bedste'' (compilation, best of Malurt)
;Singles (first period)
*1981: "CPR/Neonsolen"
*1981: "Superlove/Vindueskigger"
*1982: "Mød mig i mørket"
*1983: "Tar til Tokyo"
*1983: "Black-Out"
;Singles (second period)
*1992: "Gammel Kærlighed"
*1992: "Den eneste i Verden"
*1992: "Spøgelser"


===Albums===
==Michael Falch solo discography==
;Earlier materials
'''Earlier period'''
*1985: ''Michael Falch''
*1985: ''Michael Falch''
*1986: ''Det andet land''
*1986: ''Det andet land''
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*1990: ''Tossede verden''
*1990: ''Tossede verden''
*1995: ''De 17 bedste'' <small>(compilation album)</small>
*1995: ''De 17 bedste'' <small>(compilation album)</small>
*1996: ''The Best of Michael Falch (1986-1988)'' <small>(compilation album)</small>
*1996: ''The Best of Michael Falch (1986–1988)'' <small>(compilation album)</small>
*1996: ''Stævnemøder''
*1996: ''Stævnemøder''
*1998: ''Nye rejsende''
*1998: ''Nye rejsende''
*1999: ''Mød mig i mørket''
*1999: ''Mød mig i mørket''


;Charting studio albums
'''Charting studio albums'''
{| class="wikitable"
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!align="center" rowspan="2" width="10"|Year
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!align="center" colspan="1" width="20"|Peak positions
!align="center" colspan="1" width="20"|Peak positions
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Tracklisten|DEN]]<br><ref name="swe">{{cite web | url=http://danishcharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Michael+Falch | title=Michael Falch discography | publisher=Hung Medien | work=''danishcharts.com'' |accessdate=1 November 2013}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Tracklisten|DEN]]<br><ref name="swe">{{cite web | url=https://danishcharts.dk/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Michael+Falch | title=Michael Falch discography | publisher=Hung Medien | work=danishcharts.dk |accessdate=1 November 2013}}</ref>
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| style="text-align:center;"|2001
| style="text-align:center;"|2001
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| style="text-align:center;"|1
| style="text-align:center;"|1
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|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2014
|''Hånden på hjertet – De største sange''
| style="text-align:center;"|2
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2015
|''Tomandshånd'' (with [[Poul Krebs]])
| style="text-align:center;"|3
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2016
|''Pludselig alting samtidig''
| style="text-align:center;"|2<br /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=47&y=2016&list=a40|title = Hitlisten.NU}}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2017
|''Hånden på hjertet – De største sange 2.0''
| style="text-align:center;"|5<br /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=43&y=2017&list=a40|title = Hitlisten.NU}}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2020
|''Forår I Brystet''
| style="text-align:center;"|1<br /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=41&y=2020&list=a40|title = Hitlisten.NU}}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2021
|''Elsker''
| style="text-align:center;"|3<br /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=36&y=2021&list=a40|title = Hitlisten.NU}}</ref>
|}
|}


;Live and compilation albums
'''Live and compilation albums'''
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;Albums with [[Boat Man Love]]
'''Albums with [[Boat Man Love]]'''
*2007: ''Sang til undren'' (DEN #9)
*2007: ''Sang til undren'' (DEN #9)
*2008: ''I kampens hede''
*2008: ''I kampens hede''
*2011: ''Fredagsrock 2011''
*2011: ''Fredagsrock 2011''


;Live album with Poul Krebs
'''Live album with Poul Krebs'''
*2010: ''Live akustisk''
*2010: ''Live akustisk''


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== External links ==
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Danish singer

| DATE OF BIRTH = 16 September 1956
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Latest revision as of 02:54, 28 April 2024

Michael Falch
Background information
Birth nameMichael Ehlert Falch
Born (1956-09-16) 16 September 1956 (age 67)
Køge, Denmark
GenresPop
Years active1990 – present
Websitewww.falch.dk www.falchshop.dk

Michael Ehlert Falch (born 16 September 1956 in Køge, Denmark) is a Danish singer, guitarist, author and actor.

In rock band Malurt[edit]

Main article: Malurt

Michael Falch started his career as a lead singer and musician in the Danish rock band Malurt established in 1977 and made up of 5 members: Michael Falch (vocals and guitar), Christian Arendt (guitar), Henrik Littauer (keyboards), Peter Mors (drums) and Dia Nielsen (bass). In 1982, changes were made with guitarist Christian Arendt replacing Peter Viskinde and keyboardist Pete Repete replacing Henrik Littauer.

Malurt found success with a number of albums for the period 1976-1984. After a long hiatus stretching six years, Malurt was restored in 1990, with a debut concert during Roskilde Festival. It went on to release four more albums before being put on hold in 1994, without officially dissolving. They reunited for brief 25th anniversary tour in September 2005.

Solo career[edit]

After the initial break-up of the band, Michael Falch went on solo releasing more than a dozen albums, including a compilation album and a live album. "Mød mig i mørket" and "I et land uden høje bjerge" are some of his best known songs.

Since 2002, he has been appearing at a number of solo concerts and in 2006 toured with the band Boat Man Love and in 2009-2010 with Poul Krebs.

Besides a busy musical career, he has appeared in roles in television series and in films winning the Bodil prize for one of his roles in the film Mord i mørket directed by Dan Turèll.

Personal life[edit]

Michael Falch married Linda Lyneborg in 1983 and they three children, Anna, Soffi and Mathilde. He suffered from alcoholism and in 2002 went in for rehabilitation in Behandlingscenter Tjelehad establishment for treatment of alcohol abuse.

Michael Falch and his wife Linda Lyneborg divorced in 2006. Michael Falch resides in Vester Bøgebjerg near Boeslunde.

In 2007, journalist Torben Bille wrote a biography of Falch titled Ud af mørket published by Gyldendal.

Discography[edit]

(For discography with Malurt, see the band's page on Wikipedia)

Albums[edit]

Earlier period

  • 1985: Michael Falch
  • 1986: Det andet land
  • 1988: 26 hits (Michael Falch & Malurt)
  • 1988: De vildeste fugle
  • 1989: Håbets hotel
  • 1990: Tossede verden
  • 1995: De 17 bedste (compilation album)
  • 1996: The Best of Michael Falch (1986–1988) (compilation album)
  • 1996: Stævnemøder
  • 1998: Nye rejsende
  • 1999: Mød mig i mørket

Charting studio albums

Year Album Peak positions
DEN
[1]
2001 Lykkelig undervejs 19
2006 Falder du nu 2
2008 I kampens hede 13
2010 Fodspor i havet 2
2011 Tænd December (EP)  –
2013 Sommeren kom ny tilbage 1
2014 Hånden på hjertet – De største sange 2
2015 Tomandshånd (with Poul Krebs) 3
2016 Pludselig alting samtidig 2
[2]
2017 Hånden på hjertet – De største sange 2.0 5
[3]
2020 Forår I Brystet 1
[4]
2021 Elsker 3
[5]

Live and compilation albums

Year Album Peak positions
DEN
[1]
2002 Hjemveje - Live 21
2010 Hele vejen / 1980-2010 4
2013 Michael Falch solo live vol. 1 - Venner & bekendte  –
Michael Falch solo live vol. 2 - Nær & fjern  –

Albums with Boat Man Love

  • 2007: Sang til undren (DEN #9)
  • 2008: I kampens hede
  • 2011: Fredagsrock 2011

Live album with Poul Krebs

  • 2010: Live akustisk

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Michael Falch discography". danishcharts.dk. Hung Medien. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
  2. ^ "Hitlisten.NU".
  3. ^ "Hitlisten.NU".
  4. ^ "Hitlisten.NU".
  5. ^ "Hitlisten.NU".

External links[edit]

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Michael_Falch&oldid=1221136372"