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Chicane is an electronic music act, and the guise of British musician, composer and record producer Nicholas Bracegirdle. He was born on February 28th 1971, in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire.
Chicane is known for the singles “Offshore”, an Ibiza dance anthem included in many 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, which became a top ten hit on singles charts across Europe.
Far from the Maddening Crowds, Chicane’s debut album, is still considered a seminal release among the trance music community, while the second album, Behind the Sun, was certified gold in the UK. In 2007, after the hindrance of an ultimately unreleased album in the intervening time, Somersault was released on Bracegirdle’s independent record label followed shortly after by a re-release of Far From The Maddening Crowds which included a new mix of Offshore (Offshore 2007)
In addition, Bracegirdle also worked under the aliases Disco Citizens, producing a handful of less radio-friendly, vocal-less tracks with a stronger progressive house sound. Working with singer Vanessa St. James and producer Mr. Joshua, Bracegirdle was part of the Mr. Joshua Presents Espiritu project, known for the song “In Praise of the Sun”, released with both English and French vocals. Nick has also gone by the name “Rebel Transcanner” to produce a remix of Tomski’s “14 Hours To Save The Earth.” Nick Bracegirdle has also used the alias Sitvac to produce a one-time single, “Wishful Thinking.”
Chicane is known for the singles “Offshore”, an Ibiza dance anthem included in many 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, which became a top ten hit on singles charts across Europe.
Far from the Maddening Crowds, Chicane’s debut album, is still considered a seminal release among the trance music community, while the second album, Behind the Sun, was certified gold in the UK. In 2007, after the hindrance of an ultimately unreleased album in the intervening time, Somersault was released on Bracegirdle’s independent record label followed shortly after by a re-release of Far From The Maddening Crowds which included a new mix of Offshore (Offshore 2007)
In addition, Bracegirdle also worked under the aliases Disco Citizens, producing a handful of less radio-friendly, vocal-less tracks with a stronger progressive house sound. Working with singer Vanessa St. James and producer Mr. Joshua, Bracegirdle was part of the Mr. Joshua Presents Espiritu project, known for the song “In Praise of the Sun”, released with both English and French vocals. Nick has also gone by the name “Rebel Transcanner” to produce a remix of Tomski’s “14 Hours To Save The Earth.” Nick Bracegirdle has also used the alias Sitvac to produce a one-time single, “Wishful Thinking.”
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almerindo_lana wrote:
Softly the end of summer gives us her last rays to remember all the thunder of our glory days... Breaking through the clouds before us, glimmers her last days.Ocean's mirror, light reflects horizons far away... A sudden vision to turn this day around, we'll keep hold of every fading summer. Distance and time are moving, gathering their speed! We are safe in here and now, this moment is all we need... We'll climb the highest mountain we can find! Will never let the lights go down around us……
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soulmate_of_me wrote:
http://breathless-ua.blogspot.com/2012/01/chicane-2011-thousand-mile-stare.html
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almerindo_lana wrote:
Huge influences from Sigur Rós, specially evident at his new album "Thousand Mile Stare".
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Constellation66 wrote:
The most recent album was definitely a return to form for Chicane after a so-so 'Giants' album. Oh, and Chicane is criminally under rated on last.fm. Some amazing melodies and music from Chicane.
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Xylvanya wrote:
If you like ambitious and relaxing music, maybe it´s possible you like XYLVANYA: „Anxious“; „Beach II“ „SA RIERA part I“, "Imperial Crown" „Climbing“ or „Ex-Mannequin“ or „Horizont (III) or "Gewitter-Regen" or "Erinnerungen an meinen Vater" or "Trust (Piano-Version)" or "Norwegen" or "Retrospective view" and many many more.....(all in all 6 hours of music, all songs free download) . Thank you for listening, support or feedback! Peace, Xylvanya
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ViolantaLuna wrote:
I want the old Chicane back. :( [2]
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ShazaMeisteR wrote:
Is it daylight? I hardly ever notice... I hardly feel the sun.. and I never feel anyone....
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The_Scientist89 wrote:
<3
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AnnoyingChild wrote:
I want the old Chicane back. :(
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davidgoodlizard wrote:
Big Chicane fan!
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daniellegere wrote:
Great tunes- still buzzing from the live Mix.lr stream from Dubai. Wish I could've been there to hear the tunes live.
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AdvantageMusic wrote:
And I've just seen this! BoxSet!!! http://bitly.com/sw4lfr Ordered!
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AdvantageMusic wrote:
Loving these demoes! http://soundcloud.com/chicanemusic/usb-cassette-sneak-preview
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MariusEJ wrote:
As you guys might now - The new Chicane album 'Thousand Mile Stare' has NOT BEEN RELESED YET. Due to illigal internet bootlegging of the promo album, the official release date has been postponed until end 2011. At a recent live concert it was revealed that the album will have an exclusive 'Limited Edition Box Set' release. Featuring som additional and new exiting material....end 2011! be sure to check out Chicane at facebook, at Nick will soon make an official announcement about the new album. www.facebook.com/chicanemusic
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Aartmusic wrote:
The melodies and samples on Thousand Mile Stare are almost all from Sigur Rós / Jónsi & Alex. Love the album though!
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doomi878 wrote:
Saltwater...goosebumps...
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okach1 wrote:
Behind The Sun - one of the greatest electronic music album ever
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ribuzaza wrote:
"Thousand Mile Stare" was released in right season. Autumn became warm & chill:) Windbreak, Flotsum and Jetsum & of course GOLDFISH. Sometimes just want ask Nick NOT to write any club mixes:))))
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titincin wrote:
Looking Down <3 it reminds me my childhood.
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EternalExodus wrote:
no mention of what am i doing here? part 1 (walsh & mcauley rework)... bummer :( freaking beautiful track. also poppiholla is a damn classic.
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Comment on More Previews?! by sergiu
28 Nov 2011 | from chicanemusic.co.uk
I cannot pre-order the box set because I'm a Romanian
resident and this situation is not accepted by
universal-music.co.uk. This is not fair and this is not normal.
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