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His early collaborations include work with [[Kasper T.Toeplitz]] on the project “Sleaze Art”, work with various [[dance]] [[choreographers]] (e.g. Mark Tomkins and Sylvain Prunenec), theatre directors (Celia Houdart) and artists (e.g. Nicolas Moulin). A techno project “Gonzo” in 1995 finally bore seed to his boredom with ‘clean’ music production and inspired him to create a hybrid of [[electric guitar]] and new textures made available by electronic instruments. |
His early collaborations include work with [[Kasper T.Toeplitz]] on the project “Sleaze Art”, work with various [[dance]] [[choreographers]] (e.g. Mark Tomkins and Sylvain Prunenec), theatre directors (Celia Houdart) and artists (e.g. Nicolas Moulin). A techno project “Gonzo” in 1995 finally bore seed to his boredom with ‘clean’ music production and inspired him to create a hybrid of [[electric guitar]] and new textures made available by electronic instruments. |
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From 1997 until 2000 he collaborated with visual artist Cecile Babiole creating an audio/visual show, playing at festivals such as Phonotaktik in [[Vienna]] or FCNM, after which he decided to perform solo. Combining samples of his own voice with guitars, [[analogue synthesizers]] and [[drum machines]], loops he created a pounding, fuzzy, [[wah-wah]] distorted [[psychedelic]] [[electro]] sound that has since become his [[trademark]]. |
From 1997 until 2000 he collaborated with visual artist Cecile Babiole creating an audio/visual show, playing at festivals such as Phonotaktik in [[Vienna]] or FCNM, after which he decided to perform solo. Combining samples of his own voice with guitars, [[analogue synthesizers]] and [[drum machines]], loops he created a pounding, fuzzy, [[wah-wah]] distorted [[psychedelic]] [[electro]] sound that has since become his [[trademark]]. |
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In this context he decided to work together with other internationally renowned electronic music producers, such as Gerhard Potuznik and Patrick Pulsinger and employ the vocal skills of other musicians such as Khan ([[Captain Comatose]]), Catriona Shaw ([[Queen of Japan]]) and [[J. G. Thirlwell]]. Alongside this, he maintained activity in the experimental music circuit. |
In this context he decided to work together with other internationally renowned electronic music producers, such as Gerhard Potuznik and Patrick Pulsinger and employ the vocal skills of other musicians such as Khan ([[Captain Comatose]]), Catriona Shaw ([[Queen of Japan]]) and [[J. G. Thirlwell]]. Alongside this, he maintained activity in the experimental music circuit. |
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Revision as of 11:31, 19 July 2007
Electronicat | |
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| Origin | Paris, France currently Berlin, Germany |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Members | Fred Bigot |
Electronicat is the alter ego of French musician and performer Fred Bigot, whose work is characterized by its constant switch between experimental noise and pop music.
A former art student and student of musicology at the Sorbonne in Paris and score-writing under instruction from Pascal Dussapin, Bigot has consistently worked on numerous music projects since the late 1980’s. This led him to continue experimenting with the guitar, his main instrument, in conjunction with electronics and computers.
His early collaborations include work with Kasper T.Toeplitz on the project “Sleaze Art”, work with various dance choreographers (e.g. Mark Tomkins and Sylvain Prunenec), theatre directors (Celia Houdart) and artists (e.g. Nicolas Moulin). A techno project “Gonzo” in 1995 finally bore seed to his boredom with ‘clean’ music production and inspired him to create a hybrid of electric guitar and new textures made available by electronic instruments.
From 1997 until 2000 he collaborated with visual artist Cecile Babiole creating an audio/visual show, playing at festivals such as Phonotaktik in Vienna or FCNM, after which he decided to perform solo. Combining samples of his own voice with guitars, analogue synthesizers and drum machines, loops he created a pounding, fuzzy, wah-wah distorted psychedelic electro sound that has since become his trademark.
In this context he decided to work together with other internationally renowned electronic music producers, such as Gerhard Potuznik and Patrick Pulsinger and employ the vocal skills of other musicians such as Khan (Captain Comatose), Catriona Shaw (Queen of Japan) and J. G. Thirlwell. Alongside this, he maintained activity in the experimental music circuit. He has released on a plethora of labels from Disko B to current London newcomer 'UpperCuts', has remixed numerous underground (e.g. Schlammpeitziger) and mainstream (e.g. Depeche Mode) musicians. In turn he has also been remixed by artists such as Zbigniew Karkowski, Kid 606 and other respected musicians on the electronic music circuit.
Discography
Albums
- Chez Toi, Disko B, 2007
- Voodoo Man, Disko B, 2005
- 21st Century Toy, Disko B, 2003
- Birds want to have fun, Angelika Koehlermann, 2002
- Cat a tac, Oni.Tor, 2001
- So I love you, Noise Museum, 2000
- Electronicat, Noise Museum, 1999
Singles
- Dans les Bois, Disko B, 2004
- Frisco Bay, Disko B, 2003
- Amour Sale, Disko B, 2002
- Shuffle tiiiime, Alice in Wonder, 2000
Remixes
- The Dead of the night, (Depeche Mode), Mute, 2002
Compilation Appearances
- Lost Gigabyte, Pudel Produkte Vier, Nobistor, 2006
- Wop Doowop, The Trip Curated By Jarvis Cocker, Family Records, 2006
- Where were you...?, Freestyle Candies Vol.2, Klang Elektronik, 2006
- Keiren, Disko Cabine, Lou Records, 2005
- Flesh & Accessories, Electric Pop 4, MOFA 2005
- Bolantronic, The Other Side, New York Breakbeat, 2005
- Till I Die, Colette No. 5, Colette, 2003
- Frisco Bay, Electro Rock, Wagram, 2003
- Frisco Bay, Nag Nag Nag, React, 2003
- Amour Sale, French Sounds Catalogue, 2002
- Shuffle Tiiiime, Martin Gore DJ Set, Mute, 2001
- Ecatloop, Lockers ERS 2000
- Shuffle Time, Schaffelfieber, Kompakt, 2000