Alan Braxe
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Alan Braxe | |
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Origin | Brax, France |
Genre(s) | House Electro Techno |
Years active | 1998-present |
Label(s) | Vulture Music (France) |
Alain Quême, also known as Alan Braxe, is a French electronic music artist. Braxe is most widely known for his collaborative work with electronic bassist Fred Falke and, in 2005, The Upper Cuts collected much of their material until that point along with several other Braxe productions.
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[edit] History
Alan Braxe began work as a musician in Paris in the mid 1990s. He is seen as a key figure in the French electronic music scene. His nickname is a variant of Brax, a region in France where he used to live. Braxe's debut single, "Vertigo" came out on Roulé in 1997. It was a hit in large part thanks to the "Virgo Edit" of the song, which was co-produced with Thomas Bangalter. Braxe scored a major hit in 1998 with "Music Sounds Better With You," a track co-written with Bangalter and Benjamin Diamond under the name Stardust that reached number one on the United States Dance chart. He later formed Vulture Music, and continued to release singles under its imprint, including 2004's hit, "Rubicon".
Recently he has become an in-demand remixer, contributing remixes (frequently co-produced with Fred Falke) for Goldfrapp, Röyksopp, Test Icicles, Annie, Shakedown, Kylie Minogue and Justice.
Braxe, in collaboration with Kris Menace, released "Lumberjack" on 4 June 2007.[1]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- The Upper Cuts - June 2005 (Vulture Music). Credited to "Alan Braxe and Friends." Includes collaborations, remixes, and a solo track from 1997 to 2005.
[edit] Singles and EPs
- Vertigo - 1997 (Roulé).
- Intro - 2000 (Vulture Music). CD5 and 12" Release. With Fred Falke.
- Palladium / Penthouse Serenade - 2002 (Vulture Music). 12" Release. With Fred Falke.
- Love Lost - 2003 (Kitsune Music). 12" Release. With Fred Falke.
- Rubicon - 2004 (Vulture Music). CD5 and 12" Release. With Fred Falke.
- Lumberjack - 2007 (Vulture Music). 12" Release. With Kris Menace.
[edit] Collaborations, covers/remixes and soundtrack appearances
Alan Braxe has produced remixes for a number of artists. At first, many of these were associated with the French electronic music scene, but recently the popularity of his "Rubicon" single has led to more high profile jobs for mainstream rock and electronic artists.
[edit] Remixes by Alan Braxe
- "Alarm Call" by Björk, 1998.
- "I Feel Good Things For You" by Daddy's Favorite on I Feel Good Things For You, 1998.
- "Loopduell 1" by Ian Pooley on Loopduell 1, 1998.
- "Fall In Love" by B.O.C Productions, 1999.
- "In Your Arms" by Benjamin Diamond on In Your Arms, 2000.
- "Anticipating" by Britney Spears on Anticipating, 2002.
- "At Night" by Shakedown on At Night, 2002.
- "Heartbeat" by Annie on Heartbeat, 2005.
- "Let's Get High" by Benjamin Diamond on Let's Get High EP, 2005.
- "Discopolis" by Lifelike & Kris Menace on Discopolis, 2006.
- "So Far Away" by John Lord Fonda on DeBaSer, 2006.
- "That's What Dreams Are Made Of" by Space Cowboy on Digital Rock, 2006.
- "2 Hearts" by Kylie Minogue, 2007.
[edit] Remixes by Alan Braxe with Fred Falke
- "Black History Month" by Death from Above 1979 on Romance Bloody Romance, 2005.
- "Number 1" by Goldfrapp on Number 1, 2005.
- "Only This Moment" by Röyksopp on Only This Moment, 2005.
- "Bossy" by Kelis on Bossy EP, 2006. (Two remixes)
- "Kelly" by Van She on Kelly EP, 2006.
- "Girl That Speaks No Words" by Infadels on Girl That Speaks No Words, 2006.
- "Mona Lisa's Child" by Keith on Mona Lisa's Child (Remixes), 2006.
- "Runaway" by Jamiroquai on Runaway EP, 2006.
- "What's Your Damage?" by Test Icicles on Dig Your Own Grave E.P., 2006.
- "Alright" by Jamiroquai on Alright, 2007.
- "D.A.N.C.E." by Justice on D.A.N.C.E., 2007.
- "Take It Like A Man" by Dragonette on Take It Like A Man, 2007.
[edit] References
- ^ Alan Braxe & Kris Menace - Lumberjack (YouTube video)