- David Grellier
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David Grellier Birth name David Grellier Born July 2, 1979
Nantes, FranceGenres Electronica Occupations composer, producer Years active 2005–present Associated acts College, Valerie Website valeriecollective.com David Grellier (born July 2, 1979, Nantes, France) is a French electronica musician and founder of the musical projects College (2005) and Valerie (2007).
College, in Grellier's words, was an attempt "to synthesize into my music the emotions of my childhood" and was greatly influenced by American 80's pop-culture, "80's soaps and an aesthetic which I particularly like: color, images, silvery films and the sun – images of Los Angeles, Chicago and all of the other cities that [...] continue to fascinate me.[1]
The Valerie collective, described as "responsible for some of the very best original electronic music now coming out of France", was created as a way to foster musical talent, by providing opportunities for collaboration among artists, also connecting them though blogs and other internet channels. The collective is characterised by a "retro-futurist", "romantic blend of 80's inspired electro" and is home to various artists including Minitel Rose, Anoraak, English producer Russ Chimes, The Outrunners and Maethelvin. [1]
In 2011, College's "A Real Hero" (feat. Electric Youth) was included in the soundtrack of the film Drive.[2]
Discography
- 2008: Secret Diary
- 2008: Teenage Color
- 2009: A Real Hero
- 2011: Northern Council
References
- ^ a b "Interview with David Grellier of College and founder of the Valerie Collective 2009". What's On The Hi-Fi. 2010. http://www.whatsonthehifi.com/page18/page93/page93.html. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
- ^ Todd Gilchrist (2011-09-18). "Johnny Jewel on Developing the Unique Soundtrack For 'Drive'". Boxoffice Magazine. http://www.boxofficemagazine.com/articles/2011-09-johnny-jewel-on-developing-the-unique-soundtrack-for-drive. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
Categories:- French electronic musicians
- People from Nantes
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