Adan Jodorowsky
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Adan Jodorowsky or Adanowsky (born October 1979 in France
) is an actor and musician.
Jodorowsky is the son of Chilean Alejandro Jodorowsky
and Mexican Valerie Jodorowsky, and is the brother to Brontis Jodorowsky. He has appeared in five films to this day. As an actor, he won the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor
in 1989 for his role as the Young Fenix in Santa Sangre
, one of his father's movies.
Jodorowsky started playing piano at the age of six. At the age of seven, he met James Brown
(he was friend of his brother) at the backstage of a concert. Brown taught Adan how to dance like him. Jodorowsky's first guitar lessons were given by The Beatles
guitarist George Harrison
who was a friend of his parents. In this occasion Harrison told him that "he was far", Adan did not know if "he was far" in an enlightened way or "far" from being a good guitarist. When he was sixteen he joined the punk band The Hellboys, then he wanted to try another music genre and meet Yarol Poupad and Adrienne Pauly
, Following these encounters he started playing bass.
On October 30, 2006, he released his first solo album, Étoile Éternelle as "Adanowsky", and his first single, "L'idole" (meaning "the idol") which was also released in Spanish as "El Idolo". This song is about a waiter who wants all the attention and dreams of becoming famous, an idol.
According to Adanowsky's My Space, his influences include Elvis Presley
, The Temptations
, AC/DC
, Frank Sinatra
, The Strokes
and many more. His various influences led him to an eclectic and surrealist sound with lots of jazz and a rock-like sound.
In 2010 he helped on Alizée
's new album, writing a song for her called "La Candida."
He has also composed works such as Teou (2001) and Echek (2000), as well as directing Echek.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
) is an actor and musician.
Jodorowsky is the son of Chilean Alejandro Jodorowsky
Alejandro Jodorowsky
Alejandro Jodorowsky Prullansky, known as Alejandro Jodorowsky, is a Chilean filmmaker, playwright, actor, author, comic book writer and spiritual guru...
and Mexican Valerie Jodorowsky, and is the brother to Brontis Jodorowsky. He has appeared in five films to this day. As an actor, he won the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor
Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor
The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Performance by a Younger Actor:- References :* , Saturn Awards...
in 1989 for his role as the Young Fenix in Santa Sangre
Santa Sangre
Santa Sangre is a 1989 Mexican-Italian surrealist film directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky and written by Jodorowsky along with Claudio Argento and Roberto Leoni...
, one of his father's movies.
Jodorowsky started playing piano at the age of six. At the age of seven, he met James Brown
James Brown
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
(he was friend of his brother) at the backstage of a concert. Brown taught Adan how to dance like him. Jodorowsky's first guitar lessons were given by The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
guitarist George Harrison
George Harrison
George Harrison, MBE was an English musician, guitarist, singer-songwriter, actor and film producer who achieved international fame as lead guitarist of The Beatles. Often referred to as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison became over time an admirer of Indian mysticism, and introduced it to the other...
who was a friend of his parents. In this occasion Harrison told him that "he was far", Adan did not know if "he was far" in an enlightened way or "far" from being a good guitarist. When he was sixteen he joined the punk band The Hellboys, then he wanted to try another music genre and meet Yarol Poupad and Adrienne Pauly
Adrienne Pauly
Adrienne Pauly is a French actress and pop-rock singer, born in Clamart, France.She joined the Conservatoire National Superieur d'Art Dramatique in 1996, where she studied drama, and acted in films until 2002, when she discovered the piano through Camille Bazbaz...
, Following these encounters he started playing bass.
On October 30, 2006, he released his first solo album, Étoile Éternelle as "Adanowsky", and his first single, "L'idole" (meaning "the idol") which was also released in Spanish as "El Idolo". This song is about a waiter who wants all the attention and dreams of becoming famous, an idol.
According to Adanowsky's My Space, his influences include Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
, The Temptations
The Temptations
The Temptations is an American vocal group having achieved fame as one of the most successful acts to record for Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, at various times during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary music.Formed in Detroit,...
, AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
, Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an American singer and actor.Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became an unprecedentedly successful solo artist in the early to mid-1940s, after being signed to Columbia Records in 1943. Being the idol of the...
, The Strokes
The Strokes
The Strokes are an American indie rock band formed in 1999 in New York City. Consisting of Julian Casablancas , Nick Valensi , Albert Hammond, Jr. , Nikolai Fraiture and Fabrizio Moretti ....
and many more. His various influences led him to an eclectic and surrealist sound with lots of jazz and a rock-like sound.
In 2010 he helped on Alizée
Alizée
Alizée Jacotey is a French singer, known professionally by her given name Alizée She was discovered by Mylène Farmer, following her winning performance in the talent show, Graines de Star, in 1999...
's new album, writing a song for her called "La Candida."
He has also composed works such as Teou (2001) and Echek (2000), as well as directing Echek.
Filmography
| Film | Year | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Days in Paris 2 Days in Paris 2 Days in Paris is a 2007 French-German romantic drama film written, produced, and directed by Julie Delpy, who also edited the film and composed the soundtrack.-Plot:... |
2007 | Mathieu |
| Grandes écoles Grandes écoles The grandes écoles of France are higher education establishments outside the main framework of the French university system. The grandes écoles select students for admission based chiefly on national ranking in competitive written and oral exams... |
2004 | L'étudiant start-up |
| Rien, voilà l'ordre | 2003 | Le présentateur télé |
| Les Héros sont debout | 1997 | Le voleur du vidéo-club |
| Santa Sangre Santa Sangre Santa Sangre is a 1989 Mexican-Italian surrealist film directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky and written by Jodorowsky along with Claudio Argento and Roberto Leoni... |
1989 | Young Fenix |
| As director | Year |
|---|---|
| Echek | 2000 |
| El Idolo | 2006 |
| Don't try to fool me | 2009 |
| Un sol con Corazón | 2010 |
Discography
| The Hellboys | Year |
|---|---|
| Everything You Learned | 1998 |
| Mutant Love EP | 2005 |
| Mutant Love | 2006 |
| As collaborator | Year |
|---|---|
| Adrienne Pauly Adrienne Pauly Adrienne Pauly is a French actress and pop-rock singer, born in Clamart, France.She joined the Conservatoire National Superieur d'Art Dramatique in 1996, where she studied drama, and acted in films until 2002, when she discovered the piano through Camille Bazbaz... |
2006 |
| Solo | Year |
|---|---|
| Étoile Éternelle | 2006 |
| El ídolo | 2008 |
| Amador | 2010 |
| As composer | Year |
|---|---|
| Echek | 2000 |
| Teou | 2001 |
| 2 Days in Paris 2 Days in Paris 2 Days in Paris is a 2007 French-German romantic drama film written, produced, and directed by Julie Delpy, who also edited the film and composed the soundtrack.-Plot:... |
2007 |
Singles
- L'idole (Also released as El Idolo in Spanish).
- Estoy Mal
- Me Siento SoloMe Siento SoloMe Siento Solo was the 3rd album released by Los Bukis released in 1978.-Track listing:# "Me siento solo"# "La indiecita"# "Capricho"# "Los alambrados"# "Mi linda esposa"# "Illusión pasajera"# "Poquito a poco"# "Te vas"# "Una vida de amor"...
External links
- Super 45's interview with Adan in Spanish
- Adanowsky Fans Club
- [Vídeo de su tema 'Estoy mal'|http://www.rtve.es/mediateca/videos/20090916/fuera-lugar-adanowsky-estoy-mal/586416.shtml]