Exciting Autumn!

Hello!

All kinds of exciting things are coming up this autumn, especially in the UK. Let me give y'all a quick summary.

First some signposts:

* Do keep an eye on my Facebook artist page, even if you're not on Facebook you can still see all the latest news, photos and exclusive stuff. It's like a hub for news and goodies.

* If you're not already following me on Twitter, well now is the time to hear my Tweetage!


Now here is the latest news:

* I'm playing some shows in the UK this autumn. HOORAH! I can't wait.

The big one is at the ICA in London on November 9th, with a set from my label-mate Ebb. I've dreamed of playing this venue for a long time, so I'm really chuffed! Book up your tickets soon to avoid disappointment.

* Other gigs will include Birmingham (3rd Nov) and Brighton (6th Nov) so keep your eyes peeled for ticket info on those also.

* We have some exclusive new live performance 'happenings' captured on film coming up over the next few weeks. To whet your appetites for all things BPM and LIVE, why not check out this mini-documentary by Julien Gidoin from our gigs at Le Sentier Des Halles theatre here in Paris last year.

* I've been busy creating some remixes for other artists, with the same sonic concept as my album, so only the Body, the Piano and my little Machine. The first one to be released is 'Threads' by Temposhark. I'm really pleased with it! I think of these remixes like cousins to the BPM songs on the album.

* Finally, we have been working hard on compiling 6 exclusive new versions / remixes of Tongue, my next single release. These will be packaged into 2 digital EPs, with a release pencilled in for October. I can't wait for you all to hear these mixes, as they are just brilliant. Such a thrill for me... oh, and wait 'til you see the video. It is rather special...

Anything else exciting that crops up in the world of Body-Piano-Machine you will hear about on Twitter, Facebook or by carrier pigeon.

Bye for now!

Coming soon...

I have not blogged for an eternity... but I have been using the web-platform du jour: Twitter!

You can know keep an eye my artistic endeavours by following me on Twitter itself, or just keep an eye on the widget (to the right of this page) or indeed on my MySpace page.

So, it's all getting very exciting in the build-up to the release of my album 'Body-Piano-Machine', which comes out on 27th April on Gaymonkey Records. We have a single coming out on 13th April; the song 'Flesh & Bone' the video for which you can watch in a previous blog post. The digital bundle comes with an exclusive remix by French electro-guru Leapstick, and a live track recorded last year at Point Ephemere here in Paris.

We have a massive Paris gig at the ultra-chic Nouveau Casino on the 29th April (achetez vos billets tout de suite les franciliens!) which should be a great evening: we'll celebrate the album release by performing our stage show which is not like most pop gigs... come and discover our performance and you won't be disappointed!

I've been getting some really lovely blog coverage. A big London gig is coming up too - announcement coming soon.

Please do get in touch by leaving comments here, on MySpace or indeed LastFM where you can hear more tracks from my album.

Interview + Live chez Radio Nova!

Voici l'interview avec moi et ma collaboratrice de scene, Benedicte Le Lay, et deux titres LIVE chez Radio Nova, avec Melanie Bauer pour "L'Eléphant Effervescent":

LISTEN HERE

Get Ready For The WOW

Check out the video for 'Money Note', Camille's new single which I produced with her:



Nice hula-hoop action! Mariah will be very jealous...

In other news, my on-stage participation in Camille's tour is nearly over. Just a handful of concerts left before I leave my role as pianist to concentrate fully on the overall musical arrangements for her show, and also to develop my other recording and live projects.

We are currently organising some gigs for Body-Piano-Machine for the autumn, and the album should be available around then also... so much more excitement to come before the year is over!

I'm Reborn in Flesh and Bone

Long time no blog.

I've been very hectic on tour with Camille. It's been going great - the audiences have been amazing and the show is equally electrifying for us performers. Special mention for those who came to our gigs in London and Germany. The reaction has been pheonomenal - thanks for the warm and energetic welcome! It's really energising and stimulating to experience such enthusiasm after travelling long and hard.

And also busy working on this visual treat; a video for the song "Flesh and Bone" from my forthcoming album "Body-Piano-Macine (BPM)". This song feature my on-stage collaborator Benedicte Le Lay.

It's directed by the very talented photographer and director Raphael Neal and I am thrilled with the results.

More exciting visual developments to come in preparation for the album release this coming autumn (2008).

Enjoy!

MaJiKer - Flesh and Bone
Uploaded by MaJiKerTV

Please feel free to send this video link around. It's there for your viewing pleasure!

Many, Many, Many Thanks!

Just a quick post to thank everyone who has been supporting me and my work recently.

Firstly, if you came to my recent solo show at Point Ephemere in Paris (or sent me your best wishes from afar) un grand merci! It was such a beautiful evening. I'll post some pictures and hopefully videos clips in the coming days and weeks. The audience was so enthusiastic and open to our work.

Secondly, the reaction to Camille's new tracks (from her forthcoming album "Music Hole" which I co-produced) has been overwhelmingly positive. Thanks for that! It's really great to see people getting excited about this project. It makes everything even more thrilling for me and the group as we prepare for our first live shows to know that there is an enthusiastic audience waiting to share these new sounds and sensations with us.

The single "Gospel With No Lord" has been playlisted in France on many radio stations (more than ever played Camille previously) and in the UK the song is Record of the Week on BBC Radio 6 Music. The other sneaky preview track "Money Note" seems to be provoking strong reactions in everyone who hears it, mostly enormously positive. Anyone with a sense of humour seems to 'get it' in any case!

So yes, THANKS to everyone who's supporting these projects.

A bientot in concert!

Get To The Point (FMR)

Here's the web flyer for my next show, and some info (in French)... as the biz gets busy buzzing!

"Sur scène, c'est un artiste complet: comédien, musicien, performer; le
tout exécuté au cordeau ... Terrible!"
Emmanuel de Brantes

"Wonderful performance... original, professional and entertaining."
Chànna Galhenagé - Gogoparis.com

"Voici un jeune homme qui bouscule le panorama d'une pop routinière, à
suivre de très près."
Remy Kolpa Kopoul


Après avoir marché sur Le Fil de Camille, MaJiKer présente aujourd'hui un concert live et unique, avant goût appétissant de son premier album à venir: Body-Piano-Machine (BPM).

Cet auteur et producteur anglais de 27 ans travaille et vit à Paris depuis 2005, date de la sortie de l'album de Camille Le Fil (qu'il a co-réalisé). Depuis la fin de la tournée internationale du Fil, il a produit les albums (à venir) de jeunes auteurs et interprètes : Sacha Bernardson (de Bordeaux), Mélissa Laveaux (d'Ottowa) ainsi que le 3eme album (Music Hole) de Camille. Parallèlement à cela, il a trouvé le temps d'enregistrer son premier album solo et d'en créer un événement scénique innovant.

Trois instruments, trois sources, trois couleurs:

Rouge, le sang qui bat dans nos veines, notre boite à rythme interne, la percussion primaire et incessante de notre corps humain.
Du ton le plus profond du Blues au saphir Rhapsody, le piano; une invention classique qui dénote sophistication et mélancolie.
Décoré de vert électrique, le clavier d'enfant: Yamaha PSS 270, affiche le nom de ses sons absurdes et programmés. A l'intérieure de la machine, les câbles sont soudés dans sa chair d'émeraude.

Sur scène comme dans son album, ces 3 instruments sont les seuls a être entendus dans ses chansons . C'est une bataille entre chair, bois et plastique, entre veines entremêlées, cordes et câbles; un triptyque homogène: the Body, the Piano, the Machine.

Pour cet événement, Bénédicte Le Lay, artiste de scène, a collaboré avec MaJiKer dans la mise en scène. Elle sera aussi interprète théâtrale, explorant et enrichissant les concepts et textures des morceaux à travers mouvements, création d'images et de textes.

MaJiKer
Body-Piano-Machine - Live Performance
avec Bénédicte Le Lay - special guests include Camille
le 04 mars 2008
à 20h30
Entrée - 12 euros
Réservations aux points de ventes habituels (avec commission)

Point Ephemere
200 quai de Valmy
75010 Paris
http://www.pointephemere.org/
www.myspace.com/majiker