Galleon (band)
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Galleon is French
electro-pop duo
from Marseille
, founded by Gilles Fahy (who also sings
) and Phillippe Laurent.
They emerged on the Europe
an dance
scene in 2001 with a hit
single
"So I Begin
" sung in English
. The single was released by Sony Music/Radikal Records
and sold 400,000 copies, peaking at #36 in the UK Singles Chart
Also noteworthy is the accompanying music video
featuring the model
Jitka Ogurekova. After the initial success another two singles ensued ("I Believe
", November 2001 and "One Sign
", October 2002), followed by an album
, called after band's name, Galleon
by the end of 2002.
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...
electro-pop duo
Duet (music)
A duet is a musical composition for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as...
from Marseille
Marseille
Marseille , known in antiquity as Massalia , is the second largest city in France, after Paris, with a population of 852,395 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Marseille extends beyond the city limits with a population of over 1,420,000 on an area of...
, founded by Gilles Fahy (who also sings
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
) and Phillippe Laurent.
They emerged on the Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an dance
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
scene in 2001 with a hit
Hit record
A hit record is a sound recording, usually in the form of a single or album, that sells a large number of copies or otherwise becomes broadly popular or well-known, through airplay, club play, inclusion in a film or stage play soundtrack, causing it to have "hit" one of the popular chart listings...
single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"So I Begin
So I Begin
So I Begin was the first single off debut album by the European dance band Galleon. "So I Begin" was a hit in the US on radio and in clubs in 2001...
" sung in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
. The single was released by Sony Music/Radikal Records
Radikal Records
Radikal Records is a Teaneck, New Jersey based record label started in 1992. They release various electronic music, some pop music, and some compilation albums. Many of their artists and releases are licensed from Europe to be re-released to the American market. Radikal Records sells their releases...
and sold 400,000 copies, peaking at #36 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
Also noteworthy is the accompanying music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
featuring the model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
Jitka Ogurekova. After the initial success another two singles ensued ("I Believe
I Believe (Galleon song)
I Believe was the second single off debut album by the European dance band Galleon. It samples Europe's 1987 hit "Cherokee" in the beginning. "I Believe" was a moderate hit comparing to their debut single "So I Begin"...
", November 2001 and "One Sign
One Sign
One Sign was the third and final single off debut album by the European dance band Galleon. The music video was shot to promote the single.-Formats and track listings:These are the formats and track listings of promotional single releases of "One Sign"....
", October 2002), followed by an album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, called after band's name, Galleon
Galleon (album)
Galleon is a debut album by French duo Galleon, released in 2002. It includes three singles "So I Begin", "I Believe" and "One Sign".-Track listing:#"So I Begin" - 3:57#"Shining Light" - 3:55#"One Sign" - 3:36#"The Best World" - 4:25#"I Believe" - 3:57...
by the end of 2002.
Albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Albums Chart | ||||
| 2002 | Galleon Galleon (album) Galleon is a debut album by French duo Galleon, released in 2002. It includes three singles "So I Begin", "I Believe" and "One Sign".-Track listing:#"So I Begin" - 3:57#"Shining Light" - 3:55#"One Sign" - 3:36#"The Best World" - 4:25#"I Believe" - 3:57... |
#54 | ||
Singles
| Year | Single | French Singles Chart |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "So I Begin So I Begin So I Begin was the first single off debut album by the European dance band Galleon. "So I Begin" was a hit in the US on radio and in clubs in 2001... " |
#8 |
| 2001 | "I Believe I Believe (Galleon song) I Believe was the second single off debut album by the European dance band Galleon. It samples Europe's 1987 hit "Cherokee" in the beginning. "I Believe" was a moderate hit comparing to their debut single "So I Begin"... " |
#43 |
| 2002 | "One Sign One Sign One Sign was the third and final single off debut album by the European dance band Galleon. The music video was shot to promote the single.-Formats and track listings:These are the formats and track listings of promotional single releases of "One Sign".... " |
#68 |