Nikko Patrelakis
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Nikko Patrelakis was born in Athens
, Greece
. He studied music in the National Conservatory and mathematics in the University of Athens.
He releases albums, singles and compilations around the world under the electronica
– idm
genre through his label Smallhouse Records.
He has composed and produced music for featured films and theatrical plays. Ηe has created musical ids for national TV-stations and major radio-stations, as well as music for hundreds of TV-commercials.
As a dj he has contributed in the evolution of the Greek club scene, participating in the initiation of clubs like X-club, Factory, +Soda in Athens and Cavo Paradiso in Mykonos
as a resident Dj.
In 1999
he co-wrote "Voice" with Paul McCartney
that was presented by Heather Mills for the support of the people with kinetic disabilities. That year he released 'Habitat' his first solo album, introducing his unique sound, followed up two years later by "Elements", a continuous play release in a form of a soundtrack, with guests like famous Greek journalist Malvina Karali narrating, and Stamatis Kraounakis
, one of the most important Greek contemporary songwriters, improvising on a piano. In 2003 he released the album “TIME”, which stayed for 9 weeks in the official IFPI national top-50. He also composed and produced three themes for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Athens 2004, performed by him and London Philharmonic Orchestra
, for the parade of the Greek flag and the Greek team, in the opening ceremonies, and for the entrance of the athletes of the world in the Olympic Stadium, for the closing ceremonies.
That year he also composed and produced the soundtrack of “Hostage”, directed by Constantine Giannaris, which was the official Greek participation in the Panorama of the Berlinale 2005. The film won the prize for the best direction in the Thessaloniki Film Festival 2005 and candidated for the Helix Award of the European Film Academy.
His last album ‘Echo’ was released worldwide in 2007 and gathered excellent reviews from the press. It included a variety of sounds, from 'Magnet', a fully arranged piece performed by him and the Symphonic Orchestra of the Greek National Television, to "Shortcut", a collaboration with KBhta
, to "Voyage" including the narration of French radio producer Louis Bozon. Cinematic ambiences, orchestral elements, deep rhythms and dreamy electric guitars produce a nu-jazz aroma with an electronic accent, that is the characteristic sound of Nikko Patrelakis.
He has participated in several exhibitions as a visual artist and in 2008 he made his first personal photography exhibition in Athens under the title "Ec(h)o".
Currently he is recording his new album, due to release 2010.
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. He studied music in the National Conservatory and mathematics in the University of Athens.
He releases albums, singles and compilations around the world under the electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
– idm
IDM
IDM may refer to:Science and technology* Identity management, the management of the identity life cycle of an entity* IDM Computer Solutions* Integrated Data Management...
genre through his label Smallhouse Records.
He has composed and produced music for featured films and theatrical plays. Ηe has created musical ids for national TV-stations and major radio-stations, as well as music for hundreds of TV-commercials.
As a dj he has contributed in the evolution of the Greek club scene, participating in the initiation of clubs like X-club, Factory, +Soda in Athens and Cavo Paradiso in Mykonos
Mykonos
Mykonos is a Greek island, part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. The island spans an area of and rises to an elevation of at its highest point. There are 9,320 inhabitants most of whom live in the largest town, Mykonos, which lies on the west coast. The town is also...
as a resident Dj.
In 1999
1999 in music
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he co-wrote "Voice" with Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
that was presented by Heather Mills for the support of the people with kinetic disabilities. That year he released 'Habitat' his first solo album, introducing his unique sound, followed up two years later by "Elements", a continuous play release in a form of a soundtrack, with guests like famous Greek journalist Malvina Karali narrating, and Stamatis Kraounakis
Stamatis Kraounakis
Stamatis Kraounakis is one of the most important contemporary Greek pop music composers. His works have characterised the decades of 1980s and 1990s in Greece. He is also a lyricist, singer, producer and writer. He was born and lives in Athens and has studied Political Science in Panteion University...
, one of the most important Greek contemporary songwriters, improvising on a piano. In 2003 he released the album “TIME”, which stayed for 9 weeks in the official IFPI national top-50. He also composed and produced three themes for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Athens 2004, performed by him and London Philharmonic Orchestra
London Philharmonic Orchestra
The London Philharmonic Orchestra , based in London, is one of the major orchestras of the United Kingdom, and is based in the Royal Festival Hall. In addition, the LPO is the main resident orchestra of the Glyndebourne Festival Opera...
, for the parade of the Greek flag and the Greek team, in the opening ceremonies, and for the entrance of the athletes of the world in the Olympic Stadium, for the closing ceremonies.
That year he also composed and produced the soundtrack of “Hostage”, directed by Constantine Giannaris, which was the official Greek participation in the Panorama of the Berlinale 2005. The film won the prize for the best direction in the Thessaloniki Film Festival 2005 and candidated for the Helix Award of the European Film Academy.
His last album ‘Echo’ was released worldwide in 2007 and gathered excellent reviews from the press. It included a variety of sounds, from 'Magnet', a fully arranged piece performed by him and the Symphonic Orchestra of the Greek National Television, to "Shortcut", a collaboration with KBhta
Kbhta
K.Bhta is a Greek artist. He was born in Melbourne, Australia, where he studied painting and art history before moving to Athens, where he studied graphic design. In 1992 he formed the electronic band Stereo Nova, with which he recorded five official albums...
, to "Voyage" including the narration of French radio producer Louis Bozon. Cinematic ambiences, orchestral elements, deep rhythms and dreamy electric guitars produce a nu-jazz aroma with an electronic accent, that is the characteristic sound of Nikko Patrelakis.
He has participated in several exhibitions as a visual artist and in 2008 he made his first personal photography exhibition in Athens under the title "Ec(h)o".
Currently he is recording his new album, due to release 2010.