Seppuku Paradigm
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Seppuku Paradigm is a French electronica/film music/rock group. They are currently based in Paris
, France
.
Their band name was inspired by the self given death of Japanese author Yukio Mishima
who, after a failed coup d'état, committed suicide
according to ancient Japanese tradition (seppuku
or hara kiri) as a gesture of public protest.
Composed of brothers Cortes namely Alex (guitar/programming) and Willie (vocals/drums/bass/programming), Seppuku Paradigm was formed in 2005.
Before forming the group Willie had released a debut solo album in 2004 on a major label (Willie Cortez -' FARSUCT'/Delabel/EMI
). Alex, who is a former member of French collective 'Downliners Sekt' (The Pledge EP /Bloom Records) also appeared live and in studio alongside Willie for the FARSUCT project (live performances included festivals "Printemps de Bourges
", "Transmusicales
" and opening act for Buck 65
at "Elysée Montmartre
" in Paris).
In 2007 the duo independently released their first effort (Unedited/Unreviewed EP).
The same year the band wrote/produced 3 exclusive songs for Julien Séri's latest film 'SCORPION'.
Their first full original soundtrack was for Franck Vestiel's first film 'EDEN LOG' (released in French theaters on Dec 26 2007;bought for the US by Magnet).
In 2008 they composed the score to Pascal Laugier’s very controversial second film ‘MARTYRS’(out in France September 2008/bought for US release by the Weinstein Company).
Their latest work to date is the original soundtrack for ‘RED NIGHTS’ by directors Julien Carbon and Laurent Courtiaud for which they won the 'Best Original Soundtrack' award at the Sitges Film Festival in 2010.
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Full original soundtrack for 'EDEN LOG' (2007/Dir:Franck Vestiel/Prod:Imperia Films/Dist:Bac Films/Country:France
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Full original soundtrack for ‘MARTYRS’ (2008/Dir:Pascal Laugier/Prod:Eskwad/Dist:Wild Bunch/Country:France
/Canada
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Full original soundtrack for ‘RED NIGHTS’ (2009/Dir:Julien Carbon and Laurent Courtiaud/Prod:Red East Pictures/Dist:Film Distribution/Country:Hong Kong
/France
)
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Full original soundtrack for ‘On The Other Side’ (2010/Dir:Robin Veret /Prod:Rez Creative Labs/Country:Canada
)
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, France
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...
.
Their band name was inspired by the self given death of Japanese author Yukio Mishima
Yukio Mishima
was the pen name of , a Japanese author, poet, playwright, actor and film director, also remembered for his ritual suicide by seppuku after a failed coup d'état...
who, after a failed coup d'état, committed suicide
Suicide
Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Suicide is often committed out of despair or attributed to some underlying mental disorder, such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcoholism, or drug abuse...
according to ancient Japanese tradition (seppuku
Seppuku
is a form of Japanese ritual suicide by disembowelment. Seppuku was originally reserved only for samurai. Part of the samurai bushido honor code, seppuku was either used voluntarily by samurai to die with honor rather than fall into the hands of their enemies , or as a form of capital punishment...
or hara kiri) as a gesture of public protest.
Composed of brothers Cortes namely Alex (guitar/programming) and Willie (vocals/drums/bass/programming), Seppuku Paradigm was formed in 2005.
Before forming the group Willie had released a debut solo album in 2004 on a major label (Willie Cortez -' FARSUCT'/Delabel/EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
). Alex, who is a former member of French collective 'Downliners Sekt' (The Pledge EP /Bloom Records) also appeared live and in studio alongside Willie for the FARSUCT project (live performances included festivals "Printemps de Bourges
Printemps de Bourges
Le Printemps de Bourges is an annual music festival that is held in Bourges, France, during five days. It is now a major event in France and Europe....
", "Transmusicales
Transmusicales
Les Rencontres Trans Musicales is a three-day music festival held annually in December in Rennes, Brittany, France.Since its first years, the festival has been renowned for revealing the "next big thing."...
" and opening act for Buck 65
Buck 65
Richard Terfry , who uses the stage name Buck 65, is a Canadian experimental artist, MC and turntablist. Underpinned by an extensive background in abstract hip hop, his more recent music has extensively incorporated blues, country, rock, folk and avant garde influences.Terfry is also a radio host,...
at "Elysée Montmartre
Elysée Montmartre
Open in 1807, the Élysée Montmartre is a music venue, at 72 Boulevard de Rochechouart, in Paris, France. It has a capacity of 1,200 patrons. The nearest métro station is Anvers.In 1900, the venue was damaged by fire, and was re-decorated...
" in Paris).
In 2007 the duo independently released their first effort (Unedited/Unreviewed EP).
The same year the band wrote/produced 3 exclusive songs for Julien Séri's latest film 'SCORPION'.
Their first full original soundtrack was for Franck Vestiel's first film 'EDEN LOG' (released in French theaters on Dec 26 2007;bought for the US by Magnet).
In 2008 they composed the score to Pascal Laugier’s very controversial second film ‘MARTYRS’(out in France September 2008/bought for US release by the Weinstein Company).
Their latest work to date is the original soundtrack for ‘RED NIGHTS’ by directors Julien Carbon and Laurent Courtiaud for which they won the 'Best Original Soundtrack' award at the Sitges Film Festival in 2010.
Discography
Seppuku Paradigm - Unedited/Unreviewed EP (2007/Label:Farsuct Global Communication/Dist:Wild Palms Music)Filmography
Additional music (3 songs) for 'SCORPION' (2007/Dir:Julien Séri /Prod:Imperia Films/Dist:Bac Films/Country:FranceFrance
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...
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Full original soundtrack for 'EDEN LOG' (2007/Dir:Franck Vestiel/Prod:Imperia Films/Dist:Bac Films/Country:France
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...
)
Full original soundtrack for ‘MARTYRS’ (2008/Dir:Pascal Laugier/Prod:Eskwad/Dist:Wild Bunch/Country:France
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...
/Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
)
Full original soundtrack for ‘RED NIGHTS’ (2009/Dir:Julien Carbon and Laurent Courtiaud/Prod:Red East Pictures/Dist:Film Distribution/Country:Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
/France
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...
)
Short films
Full original soundtrack for ‘Welcome to Hoxford (Fan Film)’ (2011/Dir: Julien Mokrani & Samuel Bodin /Prod:Six Pieds Sur Terre/Country:FranceFrance
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...
)
Full original soundtrack for ‘On The Other Side’ (2010/Dir:Robin Veret /Prod:Rez Creative Labs/Country:Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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