Arthur H

Arthur H

Infobox musical artist
Name = Arthur H


Img_capt = Cover of Arthur H's 2002 album "Piano Solo"
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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Arthur Higelin
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Born = Birth date and age|1966|3|27|df=y
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Origin = Paris, France
Instrument = Piano
Genre = French pop music, Experimental, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Electronica
Occupation = Pianist, Singer, Songwriter
Years_active = 1988 - Present
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URL = [http://www.arthurh.net/ ArthurH.net]
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Arthur Higelin (born Paris, France, 27 March 1966), better known under his stage name Arthur H, is a pianist, songwriter and singer. He is the son of the French singer Jacques Higelin and Nicole Courtois.

Career

After traveling in the West Indies, he studied music in Boston before returning to Paris and developing his eclectic but highly personal musical style, drawing on such influences as Thelonious Monk, Serge Gainsbourg, the Sex Pistols, jazz, blues, Middle Eastern music and the tango. He first performed in 1988 in clubs in Paris, as leader of a trio with bassist Brad Scott and drummer Paul Jothy.

His first album, "Arthur H" (1990), combined rhythmic experimentation and "bal-musette" elements with a vocal style which has been compared to Tom Waits. He toured widely around this time, particularly in France and Japan, adding a fourth band member, Jon Handelsman (saxophone), and produced a second album, "Bachibouzouk" (1992). In early 1993, he did a six week season at the Magic Mirrors, an antique circus big top, which was later put on as a touring show and recorded on the live album "En chair et en os".

In 1996, he released the album "Trouble Fête", following which he performed a season at the Gymnase in Paris. The live album "Fête Trouble" (1997) included some tracks from these shows as well as others recorded on tour in Africa. He toured the USA and Canada in 1998.

In 2000, he wrote the soundtrack for Michel Couvelard’s film, "Inséparables", before touring in Asia and Canada. His next album, "Pour Madame X" (2000), featured the touring band of Nicolas Repac (guitar), Brad Scott (double bass) and Laurent Robin (drums).

In 2001, he took part in the show "Cabaret Imprudent" with "Le Cirque Cahin-caha" [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirque_Cahin-caha] . The following year, he released the album "Piano Solo", recorded live in a studio and mainly consisting of solo interpretations of earlier songs. This was followed by a band album, "Négresse Blanche" (2003), comprising tracks dedicated to the memory of famous women such as "Marilyn Kaddish" and "Bo Derek".

In 2005, a planned tour of China was cancelled, and he returned to the studio to record the album "Adieu Tristesse". This was the most commercially successful of his career, and included several duets, one with his father and another, "Est-ce que tu aimes?", with the musician -M- (Matthieu Chedid). He subsequently toured widely in France, Lebanon and Canada.

In 2006 he published a book, "Onirique attaque", containing lyrics, reflections and photographs. He also composed the soundtrack for the film "L’homme qui rêvait d'un enfant", directed by Delphine Gleize. The soundtrack was performed by an ensemble of children from a local music school.

The album "Show Time", issued late in 2006, was recorded live on tour and includes duets with Matthieu Chedid, Pauline Croze, Lhasa de Sela and Jacques Higelin. In June 2008 he released the album "L'Homme du Monde".

Arthur H is best known in France for his live performances - four of his albums were recorded live - and remains relatively little-known in the English-speaking world.

Discography

* 1990 : "Arthur H"
* 1991 : "Cool Jazz" (remixes)
* 1992 : "Bachibouzouk"
* 1993 : "En chair et en os" (live)
* 1996 : "Trouble-Fête"
* 1997 : "Fête Trouble" (live)
* 1999 : "Inséparables" (soundtrack)
* 2000 : "Pour Madame X"
* 2002 : "Piano Solo" (live)
* 2003 : "Négresse Blanche"
* 2005 : "Adieu Tristesse"
* 2006 : "Show Time" (live)
* 2008 : "L'Homme du Monde"

Awards

* 1993 : Victoires de la Musique (France) - Popular music - best male newcomer (révélation)
* 2006 : Victoires de la Musique - Music video of the year for "Est Ce Que Tu Aimes"

External links

* [http://www.arthurh.net/ Official Arthur H website]
* [http://www.rfimusique.com/musique/siteen/biographie/biographie_6315.asp Biography]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QptRFlCI_Dw Video for "Est Ce Que Tu Aimes" (from "Adieu Tristesse") with -M- (Matthieu Chedid)]


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