Jean-Benoît Dunckel
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Benoit performing with Air in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
7 September 1969 Versailles, Île-de-France, France |
| Genres | Electronica, downtempo, space rock, psychedelic rock, progressive rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, keyboards, keytar |
| Associated acts | Air, Tomorrow's World |
Jean-Benoît Dunckel, (b. 7 September 1969 in Versailles, Île-de-France, France), is a musician best known for being in the French music duo Air.[1]
In the 1980s, he formed the band Orange with Nicolas Godin, Alex Gopher and Xavier Jamaux. He studied mathematics and physics and taught at a college in Paris, before embarking on a career as a professional musician. Since 1995, he has been one of two members of the band Air, along with Nicolas Godin.
Working under the name "Darkel", Dunckel released his first solo album, Darkel, in September 2006 ("dunkel" is the German word for "dark").
In April 2009, a concert was held in Paris to launch the release of MaJiKer's first album, Body-Piano-Machine, with guest vocalist Camille and a DJ set by Dunckel.[2]
In 2011, he formed the electronica side project Tomorrow's World with Lou Hayter of New Young Pony Club.Their first album, Tomorrow's World, was released in 2013.
References
- ↑ Thompson, Dave (1 November 2000). Alternative rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 149–. ISBN 978-0-87930-607-6. Retrieved 31 July 2011.
- ↑ MySpace live preview, April 2009.
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