Sébastien Agius
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Sébastien Agius or just Sébastien or Seva (born in France on 2 March 1983) is a French singer and songwriter, and winner of the first ever French X Factor series in 2009.
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Since then, he has had many concerts and took part in musical comedies. In 2007, he created the musical comedy Hé l'artiste! with participation of 25 artists. Sébastien Agius wrote the lyrics and the music and designed the choreography.
He also played a role in:
and was one of the finalists chosen. On 28 December 2009, he won the first ever French edition
of The X Factor
broadcasted on W9 Network in France beating the 17-year old Marie in the finals.
Songs sang during competition
During the series, he interpreted the following songs:
His first official single release is "Ma Chance". released in March 2010. It is a jazzy tune greatly effected by Michael Bublé
single Haven't Met You Yet
. His first album also entitled Ma chance was released in August 2010. Unfortunately, "Ma Chance" does not meet the success the X factor winner hoped for, and the album remains overall a complete failure.
Career
In 2003, he tried unsuccessfully for the first-ever series of the French singing competition Nouvelle StarNouvelle Star
Nouvelle Star is a French television series based on the popular Pop Idol programme produced by FremantleMedia and broadcast by M6 in France....
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Since then, he has had many concerts and took part in musical comedies. In 2007, he created the musical comedy Hé l'artiste! with participation of 25 artists. Sébastien Agius wrote the lyrics and the music and designed the choreography.
He also played a role in:
- La Petite Sirène (of Christian Schittenhelm) in the role of Prince
- Fashion or L'Enfer d'Eurydice in the role of Orphée
- Piaf, je t'aime in the role of small Louis.
X Factor
Sébastien Agius tried for the new series X Factor in RennesRennes
Rennes is a city in the east of Brittany in northwestern France. Rennes is the capital of the region of Brittany, as well as the Ille-et-Vilaine department.-History:...
and was one of the finalists chosen. On 28 December 2009, he won the first ever French edition
X Factor (France)
X Factor is a French television music talent show to find new singing talent after public auditions, intermediate tests, and live shows.The first series was broadcast on Mondays, from September to December 2009, on W9 and RTL-TVI ....
of The X Factor
The X Factor (TV series)
The X Factor is a television talent show franchise originating in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for Pop Idol. It is a singing competition, now held in various countries, which pits contestants against each other. These contestants are aspiring pop singers drawn from...
broadcasted on W9 Network in France beating the 17-year old Marie in the finals.
Songs sang during competition
During the series, he interpreted the following songs:
- "L'envie d'aimer" – Les Dix Commandements – 11 November 2009
- "L'assassymphonie" – Mozart, l'opéra rock – 18 November 2009
- "Somewhere Only We KnowSomewhere Only We Know"Somewhere Only We Know" is a song performed and composed by English alternative rock band Keane, officially released as their third commercial single, and appearing as the opening track of their debut album, Hopes and Fears as the first single...
" – Keane – 25 November 2009 - "Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer" – CalogeroCalogeroCalogero is a French singer.-Early years:By the age of six, Calogero had already taken an interest in music...
– 30 November 2009 - "Dirty DianaDirty Diana"Dirty Diana" is a song by American songwriter and recording artist Michael Jackson that is featured on Jackson's seventh studio album, Bad. The song was released by Epic Records on April 18, 1988 as the fifth single from Bad. The song presented a harder rock sound similar to that of "Beat It" from...
" – Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
– 30 November 2009 - "Lettre à France" – Michel PolnareffMichel PolnareffMichel Polnareff, born in Nérac on 3 July 1944, is a French singer-songwriter who was very popular from the mid-1960s until the early 1980s...
– 7 December 2009 - "KissKiss (song)In 1988 Art of Noise released a cover of the song, featuring Tom Jones on vocals. The song became the band's biggest hit to that point, reaching number eighteen on the U.S. dance charts and number five on the UK Singles Chart, higher than the original in that country...
" – Prince – 7 December 2009 - "Requiem pour un fou" – Johnny HallydayJohnny HallydayJohnny Hallyday is a French singer and actor. An icon in the French-speaking world since the beginning of his career, he was considered by some to have been the French Elvis Presley. He was married for 15 years to one of the most popular French female singers: Sylvie Vartan...
– 14 December 2009 - "Long Train Runnin'" – The Doobie BrothersThe Doobie BrothersThe Doobie Brothers are an American rock band. The group has sold over 40 million units worldwide throughout their career. The Doobie Brothers were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004.-Original incarnation:...
– 14 December 2009 - "Vivre ou survivre" – Daniel BalavoineDaniel BalavoineDaniel Balavoine was a French singer and songwriter. He was hugely popular in the French-speaking world, and inspired many singers in the 1980s, such as Jean-Jacques Goldman, and Michel Berger, his closest friend...
– 21 December 2009 - "It's a Man's Man's WorldIt's a Man's Man's WorldIt's a Man's Man's World is the second solo album by Australian soul/R & B singer Renée Geyer, and the one that set her on the road to major success over the next 30+ years...
" – James BrownJames BrownJames Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
– 21 December 2009 - "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest WordSorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word"Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" is a song written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. It was recorded by Elton John and released in 1976, both as a single and as part of the Blue Moves album. It was his second single on Rocket Records. The song is a mournful ballad about a romantic relationship...
" – Elton JohnElton JohnSir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
– 21 December 2009 - "Angels" -Robbie WilliamsRobbie WilliamsRobert Peter "Robbie" Williams is an English singer-songwriter, vocal coach and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That. Williams rose to fame in the band's first run in the early- to mid-1990s. After many disagreements with the management and certain group members, Williams...
– 28 December 2009 - "Je te promets" – Johnny HallydayJohnny HallydayJohnny Hallyday is a French singer and actor. An icon in the French-speaking world since the beginning of his career, he was considered by some to have been the French Elvis Presley. He was married for 15 years to one of the most popular French female singers: Sylvie Vartan...
– 28 December 2009 - "Unchain My HeartUnchain My Heart (song)"Unchain My Heart" is a song written by Bobby Sharp and recorded first in 1961 by Ray Charles and in 1963 by Trini Lopez and later by many others. Sharp, a drug addict at the time, sold the song to Teddy Powell for $50. Powell demanded half the songwriting credit. Sharp later successfully fought...
" – Joe CockerJoe CockerJohn Robert "Joe" Cocker, OBE is an English rock and blues musician, composer and actor, who came to popularity in the 1960s, and is most known for his gritty voice, his idiosyncratic arm movements while performing, and his cover versions of popular songs, particularly those of The Beatles...
– 28 December 2009
Post-X Factor
After winning, Sébastien Agius signed a record deal with Jive Epic/Sony. In April 2010, Agius also engaged in a tour of French and Belgian venues alongside Season 1 finalists Cyrielle, Gauthier Dymon and Guillaume.His first official single release is "Ma Chance". released in March 2010. It is a jazzy tune greatly effected by Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé
Michael Steven Bublé is a Canadian singer. He has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. His first album reached the top ten in Canada and the UK. He found worldwide commercial success with his 2005 album It's Time, and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible was...
single Haven't Met You Yet
Haven't Met You Yet
"Haven’t Met You Yet" is the first single from Canadian singer Michael Bublé's fourth album Crazy Love, released on August 31, 2009. According to Bublé, the single and its official music video are "about everyone's dream of finding a relationship and love." Bublé co-wrote "Haven’t Met You Yet" with...
. His first album also entitled Ma chance was released in August 2010. Unfortunately, "Ma Chance" does not meet the success the X factor winner hoped for, and the album remains overall a complete failure.
Albums
- 2010: Ma chance
- Tracklist:
- "Ma chance"
- "Si tu veux de moi"
- "Grande dame"
- "You live in my heart"
- "Faut que je m'en aille"
- "Jolie Julie"
- "Les blessures qui ne se voient pas"
- "La folie des grandeurs"
- "Je marche en moi"
- "I don't want her"
- "L'ange passe"
- "Danse encore" featuring Amy KeysAmy KeysAmy Keys is an american singer and vocal artist. She was signed to the Epic Records label and a solo album and several singles were released in 1989...