Francis Rimbert
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Francis Rimbert
Francis Rimbert (born October 3, 1952 in Val d'Oise, France
) is a French musician and composer.
and moved onto Paris
where he become a salesman, working in a music store which by chance imported synthesizers, at a time when nobody has sold such before.
He became interested in those electronic instruments. In collaboration with Korg
, they
created a new concept which had not existed ever before: Francis took the stage
(Theatre des Champs Elysées – Paris
) solo, surrounded by all his synthesizers (Bionic Orchestra, 1979). He will be the go-to man for both Roland
and Ensoniq
trades.
A talented musician, Francis wasted little time getting to meet another master of the
synthesizer: Jean Michel Jarre
, through their mutual friend Michel Geiss
. Meeting in
1979 for the concert in Place de La Concorde
, Paris
, they began a long collaboration. Since the 1986 Rendez-vous Houston
concert, Francis has been at Jarre’s side on grand stages.
Aside from his work on various albums for Jarre, Francis has created several works of
sonic illustration. Synthesizers are the prolongation of the fingers of a sensitive
musician
who uses electronic instruments to articulate his melodic talent, a
talent which helped him win first prize at the international festival of electronic music
in Tokyo
in 1988 (chaired by Isao Tomita
).
In 1994, Francis Rimbert created music for some video games.
In 1995 and 1996, Francis did some master classes but he was distracted by his involvement with
Jarre’s concerts.
In 2003, Francis took on a new challenge: a new album, entitled Double Face.
In this album, Francis explored a mystique world, full of duality, in which each title
has something to be discovered. Gaelick, for example, is an homage to Michael Flatley
(Lord of the Dance (musical)
) and the lightness of the Irish dance
rs in a highly physical
choreography.
Musical colors evoke a parallel universe of duality in things and culture, most strongly
realized in Dorian Gray. Conceived as a tableau with touches of Magritte or a poem
with multiple meanings.
Follow the path of the artist through his reflections, his sensibilities. Visualize our
double face; everyone is free to conceive their open and hidden side, their duality.
The duality of the soul (Devil Soul), the duality of emotions (What is Love), the
duality of death (Adagio); each title delivers its double message.
In 2005, an American
distributor discovered Double Face online and proposed a
contract of distribution for the United States of America.
The contract was signed with Atomic Quill Music and 10,000 units of Double Face were pressed. Francis Rimbert performed a showcase during the Fuse-In festival in Detroit and held a release party at Record Time, Detroit’s premier shop for electronic music. He also conducted interviews that were aired various stations (KLCC, ETN,
Echoes). Various titles were remixed by American
Djs, including Kenneth Thomas and
Francis Rimbert (born October 3, 1952 in Val d'Oise, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
) is a French musician and composer.
Biography
Francis Rimbert started playing classical piano when he was 5 years old. At the conservatory, he studied harmony, counterpoint, the fugue and orchestral leading. He won first prize in pianoPiano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
and moved onto Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
where he become a salesman, working in a music store which by chance imported synthesizers, at a time when nobody has sold such before.
He became interested in those electronic instruments. In collaboration with Korg
Korg
is a Japanese multinational corporation that manufactures electronic musical instruments, audio processors and guitar pedals, recording equipment, and electronic tuners...
, they
created a new concept which had not existed ever before: Francis took the stage
(Theatre des Champs Elysées – Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
) solo, surrounded by all his synthesizers (Bionic Orchestra, 1979). He will be the go-to man for both Roland
Roland Corporation
is a Japanese manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, electronic equipment and software. It was founded by Ikutaro Kakehashi in Osaka on April 18, 1972, with ¥33 million in capital. In 2005 Roland's headquarters relocated to Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture. Today it has factories in Japan,...
and Ensoniq
Ensoniq
Ensoniq Corp. was an American electronics manufacturer, best known throughout the mid 1980s and 1990s for its musical instruments, principally samplers and synthesizers.- Company history :...
trades.
A talented musician, Francis wasted little time getting to meet another master of the
synthesizer: Jean Michel Jarre
Jean Michel Jarre
Jean Michel André Jarre is a French composer, performer and music producer. He is a pioneer in the electronic, ambient and New Age genres, and known as an organiser of outdoor spectacles of his music featuring lights, laser displays, and fireworks.Jarre was raised in Lyon by his mother and...
, through their mutual friend Michel Geiss
Michel Geiss
Michel Geiss is a French sound-engineer, instrument designer and musician who was a long-time collaborator of Jean Michel Jarre.He has also collaborated with different famous French artists such as Marc Lavoine, Patrick Bruel or Laurent Voulzy....
. Meeting in
1979 for the concert in Place de La Concorde
Place De La Concorde (concert)
Place De La Concorde was Jean Michel Jarre's first concert, held on July 14, 1979, celebrating the Bastille Day. One million spectators attended this concert, setting up a new record for Jean-Michel to the Guinness Book of Records. The concert was broadcast on TV by Eurovision...
, Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, they began a long collaboration. Since the 1986 Rendez-vous Houston
Rendez-vous Houston
Rendez-vous Houston: A City in Concert was a live performance by musician Jean Michel Jarre amidst the skyscrapers of downtown Houston on the evening of April 5, 1986, coinciding with the release of the Rendez-Vous album...
concert, Francis has been at Jarre’s side on grand stages.
Aside from his work on various albums for Jarre, Francis has created several works of
sonic illustration. Synthesizers are the prolongation of the fingers of a sensitive
musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
who uses electronic instruments to articulate his melodic talent, a
talent which helped him win first prize at the international festival of electronic music
in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
in 1988 (chaired by Isao Tomita
Isao Tomita
, often known simply as Tomita, is a Japanese music composer, regarded as one of the pioneers of electronic music and space music, and as one of the most famous producers of analog synthesizer arrangements...
).
In 1994, Francis Rimbert created music for some video games.
In 1995 and 1996, Francis did some master classes but he was distracted by his involvement with
Jarre’s concerts.
In 2003, Francis took on a new challenge: a new album, entitled Double Face.
In this album, Francis explored a mystique world, full of duality, in which each title
has something to be discovered. Gaelick, for example, is an homage to Michael Flatley
Michael Flatley
Michael Ryan Flatley is an American Irish dancer, choreographer, actor, musician and occasional television presenter. He became internationally known for Irish dance shows Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames, and Celtic Tiger...
(Lord of the Dance (musical)
Lord of the Dance (musical)
Lord of the Dance is an Irish musical and dance production that was created, choreographed, and produced by Irish-American dancer Michael Flatley, who also took a starring role...
) and the lightness of the Irish dance
Irish dance
Irish dancing or Irish dance is a group of traditional dance forms originating in Ireland which can broadly be divided into social dance and performance dances. Irish social dances can be divided further into céilí and set dancing...
rs in a highly physical
choreography.
Musical colors evoke a parallel universe of duality in things and culture, most strongly
realized in Dorian Gray. Conceived as a tableau with touches of Magritte or a poem
with multiple meanings.
Follow the path of the artist through his reflections, his sensibilities. Visualize our
double face; everyone is free to conceive their open and hidden side, their duality.
The duality of the soul (Devil Soul), the duality of emotions (What is Love), the
duality of death (Adagio); each title delivers its double message.
In 2005, an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
distributor discovered Double Face online and proposed a
contract of distribution for the United States of America.
The contract was signed with Atomic Quill Music and 10,000 units of Double Face were pressed. Francis Rimbert performed a showcase during the Fuse-In festival in Detroit and held a release party at Record Time, Detroit’s premier shop for electronic music. He also conducted interviews that were aired various stations (KLCC, ETN,
Echoes). Various titles were remixed by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Djs, including Kenneth Thomas and