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Martin Solveig
Martin Laurent Picandet (; born 22 September 1976), better known by his stage name Martin Solveig (), is a French DJ, singer, songwriter and record producer. He hosts a weekly radio show called ''C'est La Vie'' on radio stations worldwide, including Radio FG in his homeland. He has been active since 1994. Solveig manages his own label called Mixture Stereophonic and was ranked number 29 in the 2011 ''DJ Mag'' Top 100 DJs. He has collaborated with, among others, Ina Wroldsen, David Guetta, Jax Jones (together under the alias Europa), Laidback Luke, Dragonette, Kele of Bloc Party and Madonna. Early life Solveig was born in Paris. As a child, he joined the choir of The Paris Boys Choir also known in France as Les petits chanteurs de Sainte-Croix de Neuilly, where he had a classical music training and became soprano soloist under the direction of François Polgár. At the age of 18, he became a DJ and then started to work in famous Parisian nightclubs: L'Enfer, Le Queen, Les Bai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Futuroscope
Futuroscope, or Parc du Futuroscope (), formerly known as Planète Futuroscope, is a French theme park based upon multimedia, cinematographic futuroscope and audio-visual techniques. It has several 3D cinemas and a few 4D cinemas along with other attractions and shows, some of which are the only examples in the world. It is located in the department of Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, north of Poitiers, in the communes of Chasseneuil-du-Poitou and Jaunay-Clan. The park had 1.83 million visitors in 2015. In total, 50 million visitors have been to the park since it opened in 1987. History * 1984 : 11 December, first stone placed by René Monory, president of the general council of Vienne. * 1987 : 31 May, opens to the public with ''Kinémax'', the ''Pavillon du Futuroscope'' and a play zone. * 1988 : opening of the first ''Dynamique Cinéma'' - ''Monde des Enfants'' (the world of children) and the ''Showscan'' (the first part of the ''Pavillon de la Communication''). * 1989 : the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Europa (musical Duo)
Europa is a musical duo created by DJ Jax Jones and Martin Solveig in 2019. Jones teased the formation of Europa as well as their first track on Twitter on the 26 March 2019. It was released later the same year titled " All Day and Night" wherein the artists collaborated with Madison Beer as the featuring artist. It would go on to feature in Jones' album, ''Snacks (Supersize)''. The duo created their second single with Raye titled "Tequila Tequila (; ) is a distilled beverage made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila northwest of Guadalajara, and in the Jaliscan Highlands ('' Los Altos de Jalisco'') of the central western Mexican s ..." in February 2020, which was released as a non-album single. Background In an interview with Capital FM, Jones talked about the beginning of the project. He jokingly remarked that it was, "born out of a mutual admiration and cemented by a hug". He also revealed that it all started when Martin in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello (Martin Solveig Song)
"Hello" is a song performed by French DJ and record producer Martin Solveig and Canadian synth-pop band Dragonette, taken from the former's fifth studio album, '' Smash'' (2011). The song was released as the album's lead single on 6 September 2010 by Mercury Records. It is Solveig's most successful single to date, peaking at number one in Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Czech Republic and the Netherlands, while charting within the top 10 in ten other countries. It also reached number one on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart in the United States. Additionally, the song became Solveig's and Dragonette's first appearance on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in April 2011, eventually peaking at number 46 in June. It has since been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of 1,000,000 units. The song has been featured in '' 90210'', ''The Vampire Diaries'', ''Gossip Girl'', '' Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked'', ''Skins (British TV series)'', and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boys & Girls (Martin Solveig Song)
"Boys & Girls" is a song recorded by French DJ and record producer Martin Solveig featuring Canadian synthpop group Dragonette. It was released on 28 September 2009 as the first single from the reissue of Solveig's third studio album, ''C'est la Vie'' (2008), subtitled the Definitive Edition (2009). The song also appears on Solveig's fourth studio album, '' Smash'' (2011), and as a bonus track on the Australian edition of Dragonette's second studio album, ''Fixin to Thrill'' (2009). Music video The music video for "Boys & Girls" was directed by Tristan Séguéla and shot at French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier's boutique in Paris, with Gaultier himself making a cameo appearance. In the video, Solveig and Dragonette lead singer Martina Sorbara are seen dancing with several men and women wearing black and white clothes. At one point, Solveig chases Sorbara to the rooftop of the boutique overlooking Paris, where they dance for a while. Track listings *;French CD single and dig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Want You (Martin Solveig Song)
"I Want You" is a song performed by French DJ and record producer Martin Solveig featuring Lee Fields. The song was released in the France as a digital download on 15 September 2008. It was released as the second single from his third studio album ''C'est la Vie'' (2008). The song was written and produced by Martin Solveig and peaked at number 59 on the French Singles Chart French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents ** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with France .... Track listing Chart performance Weekly charts Release history References {{authority control 2008 singles Martin Solveig songs Songs written by Martin Solveig 2008 songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
C'est La Vie (Martin Solveig Album)
''C'est la Vie'' is the third studio album by French DJ and record producer Martin Solveig. It was released on 2 June 2008 by Universal Licensing Music and Mixture Stereophonic. It spawned the singles "C'est la Vie", " I Want You" and " One 2.3 Four". A special edition of the album, titled the Definitive Edition, was released on 28 September 2009, containing the single " Boys & Girls" and a bonus disc of remixes. Track listing All songs written, composed and produced by Martin Solveig, except "Beauty False" and "Some Other Time" written and produced by Solveig and Michael Tordjman. Definitive Edition Personnel *Martin Solveig – lead vocals, backing vocals, instruments, mixing, production, programming *Cyril Atef – drums *Chakib Chambi – lead vocals, backing vocals *Gail Cochrane – spoken words *Tom Coyne – mastering *Sophie Delila – guitar *Lee Fields – lead vocals *Pascal Garnon – engineer *Jean-Baptiste Gaudray – guitar *Quentin Ghomari – trumpet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syndicat National De L'Édition Phonographique
The National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing (french: Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique; SNEP) is the inter-professional organisation that protects the interests of the French record industry. Originally known under the acronym SNICOP, the organisation was established in 1922 and has 48 member companies. SNEP's responsibilities include collecting and distributing royalty payments for broadcast and performance, preventing copyright infringement of its members' works (including music piracy), and sales certification of silver, gold, platinum and diamond records and videos. SNEP also compiles weekly official charts of France's top-selling music, including singles and albums. Official charts History The first attempt at a French national chart of best-selling records originated from a request by the American music industry magazine '' Billboard''. The magazine's French correspondent, Eddie Adamis, compiled a top 10 list of the country's preferred format, the exten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Queen
Le Queen is a nightclub in Paris, located on the avenue des Champs-Élysées. Once a gay nightclub, Le Queen was formerly known as "Le Central" until its closing in early 1991. It was more or less the sequel to the Parisian club "Le Boy", as it was owned by the same person. The original "Directeur Artistique" was David Guetta. DJs at that time (1993–95) included Guetta, Rony, Claude Monnet as well as many guest DJs such as Laurent Garnier, Derrick May, Sasha and many more. DJ Dimitri from Paris helped popularize the club with a weekly club-night called ''Paris is Burning'', which opened Le Queen up to a substantial heterosexual following, changing it from a gay club to a mega club. Current resident DJs include Offer Nissim, Paul Van Dyk, Joel Lovenski, Deep Dish, Lucy, KFK, and Michael Kaiser. See also *List of electronic dance music venues A rave (from the verb: '' to rave'') is a dance party at a warehouse, club, or other public or private venue, typically featur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
François Polgár
François Polgár (born 19 October 1946) is a contemporary French choral conductor, organist, composer and musicologist. Biography Family Polgár was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, the son of André Polgár, an engineer, CEO and Catherine Gauthier, an artist painter. Who's Who in France, 2013 edition, (p. 1790). On 25 April 1970, he married Kinga Bonay. Together they have a child. Training A former pupil at the in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Polgár obtained his baccalaureat in 1964 and then pursued musical studies. Following his ''La messe de requiem en France sous les règnes de Louis XIII and Louis XIV'', he obtained a master's degree in musicology and the (CAPES) of music. Polgár studied harmony at the Conservatoire de Paris (CNSMD) and the Schola Cantorum de Paris, at the same time as the organ at the École César Franck where he graduated in organ. He also holds a master's degree in musicology and a certificate of aptitude for musical education (CAEM) from the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petits Chanteurs De Sainte-Croix De Neuilly
The Paris Boys Choir (Les Petits Chanteurs de Sainte-Croix de Neuilly) is a boys' choir created in 1956 at Collège Sainte-Croix de Neuilly in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. Louis Prudhomme founded the choir in 1956, as a revival to one of the Collège's oldest institutions: the Schola, an elite choir born at the same time as Sainte-Croix itself and much celebrated at the time by poet and alumnus Henry de Montherlant. Prudhomme significantly developed the choir's activities and built strong ties with the nascent Pueri Cantores federation, instituted by Monseigneur Maillet – the founder of Les Petits Chanteurs à la Croix de Bois – making it one France's utmost children's choirs. In 1985, François Polgár – a Sainte-Croix alumnus who then successively became assistant director of Les Chœurs de l'Opéra de Paris and director of Le Chœur de Radio France – was asked by Prudhomme to succeed him. Faithful to his predecessor's philosophy and impetus, Polgár emba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madonna
Madonna Louise Ciccone (; ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Widely dubbed the " Queen of Pop", Madonna has been noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She has pushed the boundaries of artistic expression in mainstream music, while continuing to maintain control over every aspect of her career. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. A prominent cultural figure crossing both the 20th and 21st centuries, Madonna remains one of the most "well-documented figures of the modern age", with a broad amount of scholarly reviews and literature works on her, as well as an academic mini subdiscipline devoted to her named Madonna studies. At 20 years old, Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bloc Party
Bloc Party are an English Rock music, rock band, composed of Kele Okereke (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, sampler), Russell Lissack (lead guitar, keyboards), Justin Harris (bass guitar, keyboards, saxophones, backing vocals) and Louise Bartle (drums, percussion). Former members Matt Tong and Gordon Moakes left the band in 2013 and 2015 respectively. Their brand of music, whilst rooted in rock, retains elements of other genres such as electronica and house music. The band was formed at the 1999 Reading and Leeds Festivals, Reading Festival by Okereke and Lissack. They went through a variety of names before settling on Bloc Party in 2003. Moakes joined the band after answering an advert in ''NME'' magazine, while Tong was picked via an audition. Bloc Party got their break by giving BBC Radio 1 DJ Steve Lamacq and Franz Ferdinand (band), Franz Ferdinand's lead singer, Alex Kapranos, a copy of their demo "She's Hearing Voices". In February 2005, the band released their de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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