Chicane (musician)
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![]() Chicane performing in Stockholm, May 2011. Nick Bracegirdle in the middle. | |
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Birth name | Nicholas Bracegirdle |
Also known as | Chicane |
Born | Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, England | 28 February 1971
Origin | London, England |
Genres | Trance Balearic beat Ambient Chillout Electronica |
Occupation(s) | Electronic musician, Composer, Record producer, Song writer, remixer, Record Label Owner |
Instruments | Synthesizer, piano, classical guitar |
Years active | 1994 - present |
Labels | Modena Records Ltd. (UK), Enzo Recordings (UK), Armada Music (NL), Ultra Records (US), Central Station (AU) |
Website | www.chicanemusic.com |
Chicane is the stage name of English musician and record producer Nick Bracegirdle. He was born on 28 February, 1971, in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire.[1]
Chicane is known for the singles "Offshore", an Ibiza dance anthem included in thousands of compilations in both chill-out and dance versions; "Saltwater", which featured vocals by Clannad member Máire Brennan and is one of the most well-known and popular singles of the trance genre; and the UK number-one hit "Don't Give Up", featuring vocals by Bryan Adams, and also a top ten hit on singles charts across Europe.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Andrews, Michael (July 15, 2007), "Downloaders may force me to downsize", Mail on Sunday, p. 1