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History of Deep Forest
Few French groups achieve worldwide success, but one such group is Deep Forest, who have sold several million albums to date. Deep Forest was born in 1990, in northern France, created by Eric Mouquet and Michel Sanchez. Already good friends for several years, Eric was over at Michel's house one day, when Michel, who was an avid student of ethnic music, presented him with ethnic samples he had been mixing. This idea of mixing ethnic music with synthesizers intrigued Eric and he suggested that Michel take the music further. Michel asked Eric if he would work with him on the project.
After months of work, they took what they had to Dan Lacksman, who along with Cooky Cue mixed the album at Synsound Studios in Brussels. In 1992 the self-titled album Deep Forest was released, mixing traditional chants from Cameroon, Senegal, Burundi, and The Solomon Islands with western dance beats and melodies creating an energetic yet uplifting sound, which became popular all over the world. The album also included Deep Forest's most recognized single Sweet Lullaby. The album was re-release in 1994 as World Mix with four bonus remixes in an attempt to better market the music the second time around.
Between 1994-95 Deep Forest was actively involved in remixing, infusing their style into the music of artists such as Apollo 440, Cesaria Evora, Jon Anderson, Youssou N'Dour, Sally Oldfield and the Sahotas. At the same time they were working on their follow-up album Boheme released in late 1995.
Boheme led the music to the folklore of Eastern Europe, again taking traditional chants & melodies and seamlessly blending them with modern beats and instruments. Only this time Deep Forest focused less on samples, and more on collaborations with artists from the region. Hungarian folk-singer Marta Sebestyn was featured on three tracks, including the popular Marta's Song. The result was music absent in the first album's dance atmosphere, and instead something much more haunting. Boheme earned Deep Forest the 1996 Grammy for best world music album, and it is often considered a favorite among Deep Forest fans.
In 1996 the group showed that they could turn their studio-only music into a live performance by gathering together an ensemble of musicians and going on a world tour. After touring, Eric and Michel began working on Comparsa, released in 1998. Comparsa took the group to Madagascar, Cuba, Mexico and Central America. The third album was a fast-paced and happy-sounding collection of songs. One of the highlights was the Media Luna, featuring the voices of Ana Torroja and Abed Azri? in a chilling duet. Another world tour ensued, which resulted in Made in Japan (1999) a recording of one of a concert in Tokyo's Koseinenkin Hall. The live versions of many of the songs contain improvisations and is an impressive re-creation of the originals.
Work on the next studio album began, this time with an eye on Asia. While working on the new music, then French actor Thierry Lhermitte, a fan of their music, co-produced and starred in the film 'Le Prince du Pacifique', and asked Deep Forest to compose an original soundtrack to the movie, putting their Asian project on hold. The soundtrack Pacifique (2001), tended to be more electronic-instrumental than their previous work, influenced by the Polynesian Islands. Pacifique being done, Eric and Michel continued exploring the music of Asia.
One day while driving home Eric was listening to a French radio program when he heard the incredible rocker voice of American Beverly Jo Scott. Eric immediately contacted her and asked her to work with them. BJ Scott's involvement had a profound effect on their music. In 2002 Music Detected was released, and as promised it featured many Asian influences and high-profile artists including Anggun, Chitose Hajime, Taro Hakase, and Mahalakshmi Iyer. Music Detected took Deep Forest in a completely new direction. There were two things that made it stand out as a milestone for Deep Forest. First was the use of a lot of English lyrics, which mingle with traditional Asian languages, on some tracks. Second, for the first time in a studio album, they used real drums, rather than synthesized ones, performed by Senegalese drummer David. The result was music absent of their trademark samples, instead lyrics took priority accompanied with raging guitars inspired by groups like Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith. The rock influence on their music was received negatively by some Deep Forest fans, but at the same time attracted a new crowd of listeners.
Eleven years after the initial release of Deep Forest, came Essence of Deep Forest (2003) their first best of album. The compilation includes music from their 4 studio releases as well as three new mixes. An especially noteworthy track is the new version of Sweet Lullaby sung by Ana Torroja, with alternative-rock influences.
In 2004 Michel and Eric took to the silver screen once again, composing the soundtrack to the independent Japanese film Kusa no Ran, a historical account of the 1884 rebellion. The score was made up of 21 brief instrumental songs, including the song Eternal Dream, featuring Lyrico. The soundtrack was only released in limited number in Japan, and can be difficult to find.
The last few years Eric and Michel have been focusing on their own musical creations. Recently Eric released Deep Brasil, the first in a series of music under the Deep Projects name. This series continues on in the spirit of Deep Forest, taking the music to the internet in an effort to bring the music making process closer to fans.
Michel has also been busy with his two new albums The Touch and The Day of a Paperbird. His new music continues his love of musical experimentation. For the first time, Michel adds his voice to a mix of genres from electronic and world music to jazz and pop, once again creating a new and unique sound.
Adviruz is the artist psedonym of Istanbul’s Pinar Gurcan, whose growing passion for sound is translated through her music. Since an early age, she has been listening and mimicking opera singers, writing melodies, songs and poems in which she spoke her mind and reflected her soul. All of which are evident on "Nightly Sounds", an 8 track album which is the equivilent of having a glimpse into a diary, learning of love lost, gained, a snapshot of the human condition from which we can all draw experience... All of these things are developed musically into minimalistic glitch, noise, idm, experimental music and microsounds, its influences reminiscent of work by artists like Tujiko Noriko, Mira Calix, Plaid and Björk.
Adviruz and Section 27 present "Nightly Sounds", an intricately woven and rewarding musical tapestry. Available now for free download.
Creative and label manager since september (Vigilance Music for Pop/Rock/Soul/Electro music), I'm proud to tell you the first release of a talented DJ from Barcelona called "The Big Mamamootchi" is available on iTunes since 3th November.
Made in Trance/progressive music, you can listen this first song for free just here before buy it :
Your friend, Christophe Girou Publishing manager of Vigilance Music.
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Oyé, Oyé !!
Créateur et patron de label depuis septembre (Vigilance Music axé principalement sur Pop/Rock/Soul/Electro), j'ai la joie de vous annoncer à tous la sortie officielle depuis le 3 Novembre du premier single d'un talentueux DJ de Barcelone appelé "The Big Mamamootchi".
Orienté Trance/Progressive, et disponible dès maintenant sur les plateformes de téléchargement iTunes & Fnac, vous pouvez ecoutez gratuitement et en integralité ce morceau ici avant de vous le procurer:
~ Swanee
is flying through your beautiful starry skies, coming by
your way to
say "Hello and Hi!" ~
~ Let's go
floating through the air, feeling the magic in the night.
~ ~ I'll
play you a special song, and we can dance in the Light.
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~ Let's go have some fun in dream time,
we can take a crystal carriage ride!
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~ In the forever land of Home where all is
peaceful and bright, Love is always alive. Love makes the Light
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Hello from Pontypool! Just wanted to let everyone know that we have posted our latest tune "SIGNS" on our myspace profile. Please check it out sometime and let us know what you think. Also our newly updated WEBSITE www.the-transporters.com is NOW ONLINE. So feel free to go have a nose around (there is a link on our myspace profile). In our media room we have our debut lp "TRANSPORTED" re-available on i-tunes as well as a preview of our follow up lp "MY ESCAPE". Not only that there is a live/folk page and a re-mix/radio page with more new and exclusive tracks. Kisses Grace.x
My Dear Deep Forest, I want you to know that your music and your songs are my passion. I am addicted. There is something that pulls me towards them. Keep it up Deep Forest. Te PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
Online Now!
MERCI POUR L'AJOUT :-) 
