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Electro Swing
Electro swing, or swing house, is an electronic dance music Electronic dance music (EDM), also referred to as dance music or club music, is a broad range of percussive electronic music genres originally made for nightclubs, raves, and List of electronic dance music festivals, festivals. It is generally ... genre that combines the influence of vintage or modern swing music, swing and jazz mixed with house music, house and hip hop music, hip hop. Successful examples of the genre create a modern and dance-floor focused sound that is more readily accessible to the modern ear, but that also retains the energetic excitement of live brass and early swing recordings. Electro swing groups typically include singers, musicians playing traditional jazz instruments (e.g. trumpet, trombone, clarinet, saxophone) and at least one DJ. Notable artists * AronChupa * Boogie Belgique * Caravan Palace * Caro Emerald * Chinese Man * DelaDap * Deluxe (musical group), Deluxe * Dimie Cat * Dutty M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clarinet
The clarinet is a Single-reed instrument, single-reed musical instrument in the woodwind family, with a nearly cylindrical bore (wind instruments), bore and a flared bell. Clarinets comprise a Family (musical instruments), family of instruments of differing sizes and pitches. The clarinet family is the largest woodwind family, ranging from the contrabass clarinet, BB♭ contrabass to the A-flat clarinet, A♭ piccolo. The B soprano clarinet is the most common type, and is the instrument usually indicated by the word "clarinet". German instrument maker Johann Christoph Denner is generally credited with inventing the clarinet sometime around 1700 by adding a register key to the chalumeau, an earlier single-reed instrument. Over time, additional keywork and airtight pads were added to improve the tone and playability. Today the clarinet is a standard fixture of the orchestra and concert band and is used in classical music, military bands, klezmer, jazz, and other styles. Etymol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kormac
Cormac O'Halloran, better known by his stage name DJ Kormac or simply Kormac, is a Dublin-based composer, DJ, and producer renowned for blending organic recordings with expansive electronica. His work spans solo projects, collaborative releases, and film scoring, where he is celebrated for his innovative soundscapes. Since 2019, Kormac has composed scores for several acclaimed TV series and feature films, including '' This Town'', written by Steven Knight and aired on BBC One in early 2024. His other notable compositions include '' The Boy That Never Was'' starring Colin Morgan, ''The Diplomat'' featuring Sophie Rundle, and ''Swift Justice'', an Emmy-nominated short film exploring the inner workings of a Taliban courtroom. In 2022, after nearly a decade-long hiatus, Kormac released his third studio album ''Equivalent Exchange'', featuring the Irish Chamber Orchestra. The project culminated in a sold-out performance at Dublin's National Concert Hall in early 2024. Career K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gramophonedzie
Marko Milićević ( sr-cyr, Марко Милићевић), most known as Gramophonedzie (), is a Serbian DJ from Belgrade. He is best known for his 2010 single " Why Don't You", which peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. Music career Early beginnings He started his career in the year 2000 as participant at the Irish RedBull Music Academy. Milićević is known for producing the theme songs for Balkan versions of the TV show Big Brother. He also already played at events alongside Tom Novy, Basement Jaxx, Junior Jack and Bob Sinclar to name a few. 2010–present: Breakthrough His debut single " Why Don't You" was released in the UK on 1 March 2010; the song entered the UK Singles Chart on 7 March 2010 at number 12. The song also peaked at number 7 in Belgium, number 19 in the Netherlands and number 61 in Switzerland. In December 2010, he released the single "Out of My Head". In June 2012, he released the single "No Sugar", with Joey Negro David Russell Lee (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Electric Swing Circus
The Electric Swing Circus are a six-piece electro swing band based in Birmingham, England. The line up features Vicki Olivia (vocals), Fe Salomon (vocals), Tom Hyland (guitar), Rashad Gregory (samples, MPC, and synths), and Patrick Wreford (electric double bass and bass synth). The Electric Swing Circus formed in June 2011. The band's preview EP, ''Penniless Optimist'', was released in September 2011, and their debut album ''Electric Swing Circus'' in May 2013. They released their second album, ''It Flew By'' in January 2017. Their third album, ''Pleasure Seekers'', was released in March 2022. History 2011 The Electric Swing Circus had their first live performance at the Book Club on 17 September 2011. The band also recorded the video for "Penniless Optimist". The song received airplay on BBC Radio 6 on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, and the video was shown on BBC Big Screens nationwide. At the 2011 ElectroSwing People's Favourite Awards, the Electric Swing Circus wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dutty Moonshine Big Band
The Dutty Moonshine Big Band are a British electronic dance music group. In June 2020, their second album, '' City of Sin'', reached number 40 on the UK Albums Chart The Official Albums Chart is the United Kingdom's industry-recognised national record chart for album, albums. Entries are ranked by sales and audio streaming. It was published for the first time on 22 July 1956 and is compiled every week by the O ... and number one on the UK Dance Albums Chart. References English electronic music groups British electronic dance music groups Musical groups from Bristol Universal Music Group artists {{England-band-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dimie Cat
Dimie Cat, (born 28 October 1984) is a French singer and songwriter. Music career In 2007, she met French producer Franck Rougier. Together, they wrote the two albums of Dimie Cat: '' Pin Me Up'' and ''ZigZag'' and created their own record label Dream'up. Dimie's jazzy vocal style is a mix of 40s-50s jazz, combined with modern beats and sounds. Adopting a sample based approach, their usual method is for Franck Rougier to produce the tracks at home and then Dimie Cat writes the words. Since 2015, Dimie has disappeared from public view and there is no current information on her status. ''Pin Me Up'' (2009) Dimie Cat's debut album Pin Me Up (released 22 July 2009), pays a tribute to the pin-up girls and vamps of the Hollywood's Golden Age and to the Swing Era. Two singles are taken from this first opus: ''Post-it'' and ''Glam'', that appears on several electro swing compilations. ''ZigZag'' (2012) Her follow-up album ''ZigZag'' is released digitally 1 November 2012. First ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deluxe (musical Group)
Deluxe is a French band formed in 2007 in Aix-en-Provence. Biography Deluxe was discovered by the band Chinese Man in 2007 in Aix-en-Provence, where they were performing on public streets. Deluxe started as 3 childhood friends who were passionate about music, and eventually became a group of five after adding Soubri and Pepe to the lineup in 2007. In December 2010 the band met a singer/rapper named Liliboy with whom they collaborated, and eventually added to the band's lineup full-time. With the addition of Liliboy, the band became a more successful live act in France and other nearby European countries. The band lists their influences as "Beat Assailant, The Roots, General Elektriks, Cannonball Adderley, Matthieu Chedid, Serge Gainsbourg, Gainsbourg and many more". Their live performances are characterized by using many different instruments and working each one into the mix. "Rhodes, guitar, bass, horns, you can expect a really complete live music experience when you see us o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DelaDap
DelaDap (also known as !DelaDap and !deladap; stylized as DELADAP) is an Austrian electro swing, pop, and EDM band belonging to Stani Vana. Initially, Vana worked with international musicians from the Czech Republic, Serbia, Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Russia; the idea was to combine Roma music with jazz, electronic music, and pop music. History The band was founded in 2004 by Stani Vana, in Vienna. The name "DelaDap" comes from Romani, and translates to "give me the beat" or "give me the rhythm". Their music is influenced by the Balkans. Their second album, ''Dela Paji'', was released in 2006, with various guest musicians from Central and Eastern Europe contributing their individual styles. Czech-born saxophonist and producer Philip Noha from Cologne edited the Slavic traditional "Goldregen" together with Stani Vana. In 2012, DelaDap, now with singer Melinda Stoika, was accepted into the Austrian national preliminary rounds for the Eurovision Song Contest in Baku, with the so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinese Man
Chinese Man is a French trip hop band formed in 2004 and originally from Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alps-French Riviera. History They are influenced by hip hop, funk, dub, reggae and jazz. Chinese Man is composed of DJ Marseille Zé Mateo and High Ku and beatmaker SLY. Beatmakers Leo le Bug and Le Yan also revolve around the group and participate in the composition of several pieces. Frequent live additions to the crew include Taiwan MC, Youthstar and ASM (Green T & FP). The audiovisual content for which they are well-known is produced by Fred&Annabelle, and VYZ Team. The group's song "I've Got That Tune" was chosen by Mercedes-Benz for its promotional campaign and by the 35th French Film Festival in Hong Kong as its theme. Chinese Man Records is a record label run by the band, based in Marseille. Culture The group has explained that Chinese Man is the name of the first track the collective produced together in 2004. The track got its name from a vocal sample saying Chinese Man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caro Emerald
Caroline Esmeralda van der Leeuw (born 26 April 1981), formerly known as Caro Emerald and lately part of the music project The Jordan, is a Dutch pop and jazz singer who mainly performs in English. Active since 2007, she rose to prominence in 2009 with debut single, " Back It Up". Follow-up single " A Night Like This" topped charts in several countries, including her native Netherlands. The debut Caro Emerald album, '' Deleted Scenes from the Cutting Room Floor,'' was released on 29 January 2010. By August 2010, the album had spent its 30th week at number one in the Dutch album charts, setting an all-time record and beating Michael Jackson's ''Thriller'' by one week. On 3 October 2010, Emerald was awarded the Dutch music prize Edison Award for Best Female Artist. In 2013 a second studio album was released titled '' The Shocking Miss Emerald''. The album entered at number one in the Dutch and United Kingdom album charts. Early and personal life Caroline Esmeralda van der Leeuw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caravan Palace
Caravan Palace is a French electro-swing band based in Paris. The band's influences include Django Reinhardt, Vitalic, Lionel Hampton, and Daft Punk. The band released their debut studio album, '' Caravan Palace'', on the Wagram label in October 2008. The record charted in Switzerland, Belgium, and France, where it reached a peak position of number 11. History The band formed as a three-piece when they were recruited to compose the soundtrack for a silent adult film. Loïc Barrouk took an interest in the project and booked the band a recording studio and a series of gigs. More performers were required for the live concerts; current band members Zoé Colotis & Paul-Marie Barbier, as well as former members Camille Chapelière and Antoine Toustou were found after searching on MySpace. The band became popular on the internet after releasing a number of demos and promo singles. From 2006 to 2007, they spent a year touring around France, and their first festival appearance came a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
