Electronicat
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Electronicat is the alter ego of French
musician and performer Fred Bigot, whose work is characterized by its constant switch between experimental noise and pop music.
His early collaborations include work with Kasper T. Toeplitz
on the project “Sleaze Art”, work with various choreographers (e.g. Sylvain Prunenec), theatre directors (Celia Houdart) and artists (e.g. Cecile Babiole).
From 1997 until 2000 he collaborated with visual artist Cecile Babiole on an audio/visual show "Hot Spectrum", playing at festivals such as Phonotaktik in Vienna
or FCMM in Montréal, after which he decided to perform solo. Combining samples of his own voice with guitars, analogue synthesizers and drum machine
loops he created a pounding, fuzzy, wah-wah distorted psychedelic
electro sound.
In this context he decided to work together with other internationally renowned electronic music producers, such as Gerhard Potuznik
and Patrick Pulsinger and employ the vocal skills of other musicians such as Khan
(Captain Comatose), Catriona Shaw (Queen of Japan
) and J. G. Thirlwell
. Alongside this, he maintained activity in the experimental music circuit.
He has released on a plethora of labels from Disko B to current London newcomer 'UpperCuts', has remixed numerous underground (e.g. Schlammpeitziger) and mainstream (e.g. Depeche Mode
) musicians. In turn he has also been remixed by artists such as Zbigniew Karkowski
, Kid 606 and other musicians on the electronic music
circuit.
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...
musician and performer Fred Bigot, whose work is characterized by its constant switch between experimental noise and pop music.
His early collaborations include work with Kasper T. Toeplitz
Kasper T. Toeplitz
Kasper T. Toeplitz is a French composer and musician of polish origin, born in 1960. He lives in Paris.- Biography :He has worked with academic research organizations, such as GMEM, GRM, IRCAM, and Radio-France, as well as with experimental musicians, such as Éliane Radigue, Zbigniew Karkowski,...
on the project “Sleaze Art”, work with various choreographers (e.g. Sylvain Prunenec), theatre directors (Celia Houdart) and artists (e.g. Cecile Babiole).
From 1997 until 2000 he collaborated with visual artist Cecile Babiole on an audio/visual show "Hot Spectrum", playing at festivals such as Phonotaktik in Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
or FCMM in Montréal, after which he decided to perform solo. Combining samples of his own voice with guitars, analogue synthesizers and drum machine
Drum machine
A drum machine is an electronic musical instrument designed to imitate the sound of drums or other percussion instruments. They are used in a variety of musical genres, not just purely electronic music...
loops he created a pounding, fuzzy, wah-wah distorted psychedelic
Psychedelic
The term psychedelic is derived from the Greek words ψυχή and δηλοῦν , translating to "soul-manifesting". A psychedelic experience is characterized by the striking perception of aspects of one's mind previously unknown, or by the creative exuberance of the mind liberated from its ostensibly...
electro sound.
In this context he decided to work together with other internationally renowned electronic music producers, such as Gerhard Potuznik
Gerhard Potuznik
Gerhard Potuznik is an electronic musician of Vienna, Austria. He has been creating music since the early 1980s. His recording career began in 1988 with a release on Gig Records . Later he joined forces with Patrick Pulsinger to release a string of popular 12-inches on the influential Cheap...
and Patrick Pulsinger and employ the vocal skills of other musicians such as Khan
Praga Khan
Praga Khan is a Belgian techno musician, primarily in the new beat style.-Overview:Praga Khan is one of the pioneers of the new beat / acid house / rave sound, and has contributed to the theatrical scene with his musical collaborations in The Next Dimension and Code Red.In the late 1980s, he...
(Captain Comatose), Catriona Shaw (Queen of Japan
Queen of Japan
Queen of Japan is a music trio from Europe, known for its synthpop sound and cover versions of hits from the 1970s and 1980s.-Career:Queen of Japan's 1999 debut EP Mercury Rising features New Wave-sounding versions of Queen songs and is probably the basis for the group's name.The trio's versions...
) and J. G. Thirlwell
J. G. Thirlwell
James George Thirlwell , aka Clint Ruin, aka Frank Want, aka Foetus, is an Australian vocalist, composer and record producer...
. Alongside this, he maintained activity in the experimental music circuit.
He has released on a plethora of labels from Disko B to current London newcomer 'UpperCuts', has remixed numerous underground (e.g. Schlammpeitziger) and mainstream (e.g. Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
) musicians. In turn he has also been remixed by artists such as Zbigniew Karkowski
Zbigniew Karkowski
Zbigniew Karkowski was born in 1958 in Krakow, Poland. He studied composition at the State College of Music in Gothenburg, Sweden, aesthetics of modern music at the University of Gothenburg's Department of Musicology, and computer music at the Chalmers University of Technology...
, Kid 606 and other musicians on the electronic music
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
circuit.
Albums
- Chez Toi, Disko B, 2007
- Voodoo Man, Disko B, 2005
- 21st Century Toy, Disko B, 2003
- Birds want to have fun, Angelika Koehlermann, 2002
- Cat a tac, Oni.Tor, 2001
- So I love you, Noise Museum, 2000
- Electronicat, Noise Museum, 1999
Singles
- Dans les Bois, Disko B, 2004
- Frisco Bay, Disko B, 2003
- Amour Sale, Disko B, 2002
- Shuffle tiiiime, Alice in Wonder, 2000
Remixes
- Life Less Machine, (Cato Canari), Jet Set Records, 2007
- My Baby Don't Care, (One-Two), Uppercuts, 2006
- Jealousy, (Miss le BombMiss le BombMiss le bomb is the pseudonym of artist and musician Catriona Shaw born in Edinburgh, Scotland. After finishing her studies at Edinburgh College of Art in 1997 she moved to Munich, Germany to continue her studies at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts and quickly became involved in the underground...
), Careless Records, 2006 - Loved But Not Fired, (Brezel Göring), Surprise, 2005
- Keiren, (Shinto), Echokammer, 2004
- America, (Boy from Brazil), Transsolar, 2004
- Fast food messiah, (Junesex), Pop up, 2004
- Prä-Frag Behäbige..., (Schlammpeitziger), Sonig, 2004
- Baby, (Captain Comatose), PlayhousePlayhousePlayhouse is a common Elizabethan term for a theatre, especially those built in London such as The Globe and The Rose.It is also used as the name for theatres today:- Australia :* Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre...
, 2004 - Alles ist da, (Mense Reents), Ladomat, 2003
- Driving song, (NumbersNumbers (band)Numbers are an American indie rock band from San Francisco, California.Not to be confused with the New York pop band 'Numbers', who recorded in 1979 and 1980...
), Tigerbeat6Tigerbeat6Tigerbeat6 is a San Francisco and Berlin based independent and electronic record label run by Kid606. The name reflects Kid606's obsession with cats, which also comes to light in the catalogue numbers, all of which start with MEOW, and is also a loose reference to the top-selling teen magazine,...
, 2002 - Plugin city universe, (Valvola), S.H.A.D.O., 2002
- Soft Wah War, (H.P vs A.Laplantine), Doxa, 2002
- Spitcat, (BeefcakeBeefcakeBeefcake is a term denoting the use of nude or semi-nude male bodies. It can refer to a genre or a person. It often is used to denote male sexual attractiveness stemming from physical build but the definition has expanded to include anyone interested in physical fitness, bodybuilding and weight...
), M-tronic, 2002 - The Dead of the night, (Depeche ModeDepeche ModeDepeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
), MuteMute RecordsMute is an independent record label based in the UK. It was founded in 1978 by Daniel Miller and featured several prominent musical acts on its roster such as Goldfrapp, Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure and Fad Gadget.-Beginnings:...
, 2002
Compilation Appearances
- Chez Toi, Echokammer Werkschau, Echokammer, 2008
- Lost Gigabyte, Pudel Produkte Vier, Nobistor, 2006
- Wop Doowop, The Trip Curated By Jarvis CockerJarvis CockerJarvis Branson Cocker is an English musician and frontman for the band Pulp. Through his work with the band, Cocker became a figurehead of the Britpop movement of the mid-1990s. Following Pulp's hiatus Cocker has led a successful solo career...
, Family Records, 2006 - Where were you...?, Freestyle Candies Vol.2, Klang Elektronik, 2006
- Keiren, Disko Cabine, Lou Records, 2005
- Flesh & Accessories, Electric Pop 4, MOFA 2005
- Bolantronic, The Other Side, New York Breakbeat, 2005
- Till I Die, Colette No. 5, Colette, 2003
- Frisco Bay, Electro Rock, Wagram, 2003
- Frisco Bay, Nag Nag NagNag Nag NagNag Nag Nag was an influential former London club night at the late Simon Hobart's Ghetto nightclub for six years, founded by veteran DJ, promoter and musician Jonny Slut. It is commonly associated with the ambisexual post-electroclash scene. The Independent described the night as a "legendary...
, React, 2003 - Amour Sale, French Sounds Catalogue, 2002
- Shuffle Tiiiime, Martin GoreMartin GoreMartin Lee Gore is an English songwriter, lyricist, singer, guitarist, keyboardist, remixer and DJ. He is a founding member of Depeche Mode and has written the vast majority of their songs...
DJ Set, MuteMute RecordsMute is an independent record label based in the UK. It was founded in 1978 by Daniel Miller and featured several prominent musical acts on its roster such as Goldfrapp, Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure and Fad Gadget.-Beginnings:...
, 2001 - Ecatloop, Lockers ERS 2000
- Shuffle Time, Schaffelfieber, KompaktKompaktKompakt is a Cologne-based electronic music record label and vinyl/CD distributor, owned by Wolfgang Voigt, Michael Mayer and Jürgen Paape. They specialize in microhouse and minimal techno, and are known for their Total compilation series which reached its eleventh installment in 2010.Kompakt...
, 2000