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Biography
Albums covers
Indochine is a french rock band, formed in
1981 from the new wave current. It was a major
success in the 1980s, then in the 2000s and
even today in France, as in Belgium, Peru or still
in Canada.
The best-known songs are "L'aventurier", "3ème
sexe" or more recently "J'ai demandé à la lune".
After a media disinterest in the 1990s, Indochine found success in
2002 with the release of the album "Paradize", which comes from
the single "J'ai demandé à la lune".
The band had sold over ten million records, making it the French
group the most marketable.
The staging of their concerts is their strong point. During his last
tour, Indochine brought together more than 800 000 spectators.
June 26, 2010, Indochine was represented at the Stade de France
to celebrate his 30 year career. It is the first band to hold a
concert in that stadium.
Since then, the band has sold over 200,000 albums from their
concert. Their future is serene.
A special feature of Indochine, is looking for
originality in their album covers. They are often
very well done and some are filled with details. The latest album
shows many personalities and is very colorful. Indochine attaches
great importance to the details of the cover
because it reflects much that can be heard in the
album. Nicola Sirkis said of the last album that it
went in all directions. As the cover. A great job.
Members
MTV Europe Music Awards :
2002 : Best french act
Nicola Sirkis : leader and singer of the band, he's also guitarist.
Marco : bass guitar
Boris Jardel : guitar, percussion
Oli de Sat : guitar, synthesizers
Mr Shoes : drums
Matu : synthesizers
Other members belonged to the group but
have since left.
Awards
Bus d'Acier :
1983 : Grand Prize of French rock
Festival Fantastica de Gerardmer :
1994 : Grand Prize of fantastic video clip for "Savoure le rouge"
directed by Marc Caro
Victoires de la musique :
2003 : Best pop/rock album for "Paradize"
2011 : Win honnor for 30-year career
NRJ Music Awards :
2003 : Best Francophone album
Discography
Studio albums
1982
L'Aventurier
1983
Le Péril jaune
1985
3
1987
7000 danses
1990
Le baiser
1993
Un jour dans notre vie
1996
Wax
1999
Dancetaria
2002
Paradize
2005
Alice & June
2009
La République des meteors
Live albums
1986
Indochine au Zénith
1994
Radio Indochine
1997
Indo Live
2001
Nuits intimes
2004
3.6.3
2007
Hanoï
2007
Alice & June Tour
2010
Le météor sur Bruxelles
2011
Putain de stade
Why this choice ?
I listen Indochine since 2003 when i heard the song "J'ai demandé
à la lune" on the radio. I already knew a few songs of Indochine
but it made me want to know more about the group.
Then I listen to most of their albums and I immediately liked their
music. What I find valuable in their career is that they have adapted
to the musical style of each era.
I don't consider myself a fan but today I follow closely their
actuality. Once an album is on sale, I buy it. I greatly appreciate
the willingness of Nicola Sirkis to preserve the group over time.
Indeed, it has enjoyed years of fame, more or less good. The death
of Sirkis's brother with whom he founded the group could have
been fatal to the band. But for ten years, the sound more rock, the
team rejuvenated and beautifully orchestrated concerts gave new
life to Indochine.
Nicola Sirkis is the only person who through the years in Indochine.
At first, they were four, including his twin brother, Stéphane,
Dominique Nicolas and Dimitri Bodianski. If I chose this group, it's
not only for their music but also because I appreciate the artists.
They are focused on the success of a good album or a good
concert. Nothing must be left to chance. What I really liked these
days is respect from Indochine to his fans. Sirkis has always fought
to get the cheapest seats for their concerts. In February, the victory
music received for their thirty-year career has been given to a
member of the public.
I think the group still has many years ahead of him despite the 50
years ago by Nicola Sirkis. I will continue to listen to all their songs
while waiting for the next album, which I hope will happen as
soon as possible.
Jonathan Provost
Licence Pro USETIC