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bix medard
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» label: Altair Musik
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Bix Medard
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Bix Medard releases new CD 'Take a deep breath' (Februari 2011)
"Take a deep breath" contains 12 new songs. Melancholic, downbeat, breathy, personnal tunes sung by Bix, mostly in French, with some sung in English, Japanese and Italian.
"Take a deep breath" contains 12 new songs. Melancholic, downbeat, breathy, personnal tunes sung by Bix, mostly in French, with some sung in English, Japanese and Italian.
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Influenced by the likes of Björk, Coco Rosie or even Serge Gainsbourg, Bix Medard points towards 'la nouvelle chanson française' in an electro-gothic, down-beat style.
Early 2008, Peter Clasen, leader of electronic band Neven and Bix, were asked to perform during a fashion show by Y-Dress. Soon they worked on more songs. Bix Medard was born.
The electronics and new-wave-influenced bassplaying by Peter Clasen are combined with the sweet soft voice and organic flute playing of Bix.
Momentary based in Brussels, the very chaotic capital of Europe, Bix worked all over the place. Painting, performance art, writing poetry, Bix worked in Oslo, Kyoto and Paris, amongst others. Her lyrics reflect the contradictions and plurality of today’s society, a multicultural, contemporary and digital world.
14 songs to be filed under "pop", with extra tags such as psychedelic, minimal,
new-wave, gothic, post-punk, trip-hop, chanson and down-beat. Kitch but never ridiculous.
The overall sound of the CD is retro vintage. Psychedelic echos from the sixties, monophonic synths from the seventies, typical drummachines and effects from the eighties.
And yet all elements, voice, flute, bass, and electronics remain organic.
Their first CD is released on Altaïr Musik in Februari 2009.
April 2009, Bix Medard reaches #32 in the CMJ charts (College Music Journal, USA).
The second Bix Medard CD with remixes is released at the end of 2009, in collaboration with fashion designers Y-Dress? (Why dress?).
The 'Y-dress?' album had a Tokyo premiere on november the 27th 2009.
2010, was a recording year for Bix Medard. Lots of care and attention went into the production of their third CD "Take a deep breath", a very personnal record. 12 melancholic, breathy, downbeat, dark tunes, sung by Bix, mostly in French, with some sung in English, Japanese and Italian.
"Take a deep breath" is released in february 2011.
Early 2008, Peter Clasen, leader of electronic band Neven and Bix, were asked to perform during a fashion show by Y-Dress. Soon they worked on more songs. Bix Medard was born.
The electronics and new-wave-influenced bassplaying by Peter Clasen are combined with the sweet soft voice and organic flute playing of Bix.
Momentary based in Brussels, the very chaotic capital of Europe, Bix worked all over the place. Painting, performance art, writing poetry, Bix worked in Oslo, Kyoto and Paris, amongst others. Her lyrics reflect the contradictions and plurality of today’s society, a multicultural, contemporary and digital world.
14 songs to be filed under "pop", with extra tags such as psychedelic, minimal,
new-wave, gothic, post-punk, trip-hop, chanson and down-beat. Kitch but never ridiculous.
The overall sound of the CD is retro vintage. Psychedelic echos from the sixties, monophonic synths from the seventies, typical drummachines and effects from the eighties.
And yet all elements, voice, flute, bass, and electronics remain organic.
Their first CD is released on Altaïr Musik in Februari 2009.
April 2009, Bix Medard reaches #32 in the CMJ charts (College Music Journal, USA).
The second Bix Medard CD with remixes is released at the end of 2009, in collaboration with fashion designers Y-Dress? (Why dress?).
The 'Y-dress?' album had a Tokyo premiere on november the 27th 2009.
2010, was a recording year for Bix Medard. Lots of care and attention went into the production of their third CD "Take a deep breath", a very personnal record. 12 melancholic, breathy, downbeat, dark tunes, sung by Bix, mostly in French, with some sung in English, Japanese and Italian.
"Take a deep breath" is released in february 2011.
Why this name?
Bix is simply the name of the female singer.
Medard is the name of the grandfather of the electronic musician within Bix Medard.
Medard is the name of the grandfather of the electronic musician within Bix Medard.
Do you play live?
Yes Bix Medard loves to play live.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Completely.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes.
Band History:
Influenced by the likes of Björk, Coco Rosie or even Serge Gainsbourg, Bix Medard points
towards 'la nouvelle chanson française' in an electro-gothic, down-beat style.
Early 2008, Peter Clasen, leader of electronic band Neven and Bix, were asked to perform during a fashion show by Y-Dress. Soon they worked on more songs. Bix Medard was born.
The electronics and new-wave-influenced bassplaying by Peter Clasen are combined
with the sweet soft voice and organic flute playing of Bix.
Momentary based in Brussels, the very chaotic capital of Europe, Bix worked all over the place. Painting, performance art, writing poetry, Bix worked in Oslo, Kyoto and Paris, amongst others. Her lyrics reflect the contradictions and plurality of today’s society, a multicultural, contemporary and digital world.
Their first CD is released on Altaïr Musik in february 2009.
April 2009, Bix Medard #32 in the CMJ charts (College Music Journal, USA).
The second Bix Medard CD with remixes is released at the end of 2009, in collaboration with fashion designers Y-Dress? (Why dress?).
The 'Y-dress?' album had a Tokyo premiere on november the 27th 2009.
2010, was a recording year for Bix Medard. Lots of care and attention went into the production of their third CD "Take a deep breath", a very personnal record. 12 melancholic, breathy, downbeat, dark tunes, sung by Bix, mostly in French, with some sung in English, Japanese and Italian.
"Take a deep breath" is released in february 2011.
towards 'la nouvelle chanson française' in an electro-gothic, down-beat style.
Early 2008, Peter Clasen, leader of electronic band Neven and Bix, were asked to perform during a fashion show by Y-Dress. Soon they worked on more songs. Bix Medard was born.
The electronics and new-wave-influenced bassplaying by Peter Clasen are combined
with the sweet soft voice and organic flute playing of Bix.
Momentary based in Brussels, the very chaotic capital of Europe, Bix worked all over the place. Painting, performance art, writing poetry, Bix worked in Oslo, Kyoto and Paris, amongst others. Her lyrics reflect the contradictions and plurality of today’s society, a multicultural, contemporary and digital world.
Their first CD is released on Altaïr Musik in february 2009.
April 2009, Bix Medard #32 in the CMJ charts (College Music Journal, USA).
The second Bix Medard CD with remixes is released at the end of 2009, in collaboration with fashion designers Y-Dress? (Why dress?).
The 'Y-dress?' album had a Tokyo premiere on november the 27th 2009.
2010, was a recording year for Bix Medard. Lots of care and attention went into the production of their third CD "Take a deep breath", a very personnal record. 12 melancholic, breathy, downbeat, dark tunes, sung by Bix, mostly in French, with some sung in English, Japanese and Italian.
"Take a deep breath" is released in february 2011.
Your influences?
Serge Gainsbourg, PJ Harvey, Portishead, the Breeders, Depeche Mode, the Cure, Pink Floyd, Siouxsie and the Banshees ....
electro new wave from the 80ies.
electro new wave from the 80ies.
Favorite spot?
Brussels and Tokyo
Equipment used:
Apple macbook, Cubase 5, Fender bass
Anything else...?
An album review by http://nextbigthing.libsyn.com/
Bix Medard – Bix Medard (independent release)
Sometimes, the darkest place we know lies deep beneath the shiny glowing surface of our perfect pop heart.
The two cover songs in this otherwise wonderfully ‘all originals’ set are a take on the fragile tragic beauty and strength of a Josephine Baker standard, and a cute mischievous capture of a song that enigma and crazy 50s kitten Eartha Kitt brought to the worlds attention.
The drama starts straight away, barely there waves of piano, bass and a skittering scary percussion slide up against the sweet breathy vocalizing and then flute, just escaping from an ancient movie, and then,
the shadows take over.
And how those shadows dance.
These rhythms, these candleFlicker ghosts disturb and seduce, songs of fluid dangerous hours with a partner you are not quite sure of, but very much want to spend the evening with.
This danger is addictive.
Bix Medard – Bix Medard (independent release)
Sometimes, the darkest place we know lies deep beneath the shiny glowing surface of our perfect pop heart.
The two cover songs in this otherwise wonderfully ‘all originals’ set are a take on the fragile tragic beauty and strength of a Josephine Baker standard, and a cute mischievous capture of a song that enigma and crazy 50s kitten Eartha Kitt brought to the worlds attention.
The drama starts straight away, barely there waves of piano, bass and a skittering scary percussion slide up against the sweet breathy vocalizing and then flute, just escaping from an ancient movie, and then,
the shadows take over.
And how those shadows dance.
These rhythms, these candleFlicker ghosts disturb and seduce, songs of fluid dangerous hours with a partner you are not quite sure of, but very much want to spend the evening with.
This danger is addictive.
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Bix Medard 2011
Bix Medard 2011
Bix Medard 2011
Bix Medard 2011
Bix Medard 2011