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{{short description|French pop rock band}}
{{For|the London-based rock group|Revolver (UK band)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
| name = Revolver
| name = Revolver
| image = Revolver French band.jpg
| image = Revolver French band.jpg
| caption = Revolver performing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, October 2011
| caption = Revolver performing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, October 2011
| background = group_or_band
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Paris]], [[France]]
| origin = [[Paris]], France
| genre = [[pop rock]], [[Rock music|rock]]
| genre = [[Pop rock]]
| years_active = 2006–present
| years_active = 2006–present
| label = Delabel/EMI(Europe). Astralwerks (US)
| label = Delabel/EMI(Europe). Astralwerks (US)
| website = http://www.revolvermusic.tv/
| website = http://www.revolvermusic.tv/
| current_members = Ambroise Willaume (vocals, guitar, piano) <br> Christophe Musset (vocals, guitar)<br>Jérémie Arcache (cello, vocals)
| current_members =
| past_members =
| past_members =
}}
}}


'''''Revolver''''' is a [[Pop rock|pop]] [[Rock music|rock band]], formed in Paris, in September 2006.
'''Revolver''' is a French [[Pop rock|pop]] [[Rock music|rock band]], formed in Paris, in September 2006.


==Band==
==Band==
The group consists of:
The group consists of:

* Ambroise Willaume - Vocals, guitar, piano
* Ambroise Willaume - Vocals, guitar, piano
* Christophe Musset - Vocals, guitar
* Christophe Musset - Vocals, guitar
* Jérémie Arcache - Cello, vocals
* Jérémie Arcache - Cello, vocals
* (Maxime Garoute - Drums)
* (Maxime Garoute - Drums)

Christophe and Ambroise write the texts, but in their separate ways. The only text actually written by both, is ''"Leave Me Alone"''. As for music, everyone brings his idea and we put everything in common. There are songs on the disc quite personal like ''"You drove me home"'', ''"Luke, Mike & John"'' or ''"Do you have a gun?"'' and songs composed entirely of the group as ''Balulalow''.


==Beginnings==
==Beginnings==
Christophe Musset and Ambroise Willaume, joined by Jérémie Arcache, composed their first songs in an apartment in Paris. Unable to make too much noise, they worked on their voices and played mainly on [[acoustic music|acoustic instruments]]. They created a coherent ensemble and performed in small venues (bars,friend's apartment). In one of these venues the label "pop de chambre" was coined to describe their music for its similarity with the [[chamber music]] (musique de chambre in French).
Christophe Musset (vocals, guitar) and Ambroise Willaume (vocals, guitar, piano), joined by Jérémie Arcache (cello, backing vocals), composed their first songs in an apartment in Paris. Unable to make too much noise, they focused on their vocals and played mainly [[acoustic music|acoustic instruments]], describing their music as "pop de chambre" due to its similarities with [[chamber music]] ("musique de chambre" in French). Performing in small venues such as bars and friends' apartments, the band was discovered and signed by the Parisian label Delabel/[[EMI]], releasing the ''Pop de chambre'' EP in early 2008. In June 2009, they recorded their first LP ''Music for a While''.<ref name="leschartes" >{{cite web|author=Steffen Hung |url=http://www.lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Revolver&titel=Music+For+A+While&cat=a |title=Revolver - Music For A While |website=Lescharts.com |date= |accessdate=2020-04-06}}</ref> Revolver toured France in 2009 with a few dates in Germany<ref name="dutch">{{cite web|url=http://kinkimag.com/articles/interview-revolver-ambroise-christophe-jeremie/ |title=incrdbl studios - we create! |website=Kinkimag.com |date= |accessdate=2020-04-06}}</ref> and Switzerland, adding [[percussionist]] Maxime Garoute and using more [[electric guitar]] in their live performances.
:In 2007, they are discovered and signed by the parisian label Delabel/EMI [[EMI]]
:Early in 2008 they recorded an EP. ''[[Chamber pop|Pop de Chambre]]''
:In june 2009, they recorded their first LP ''[[Music for a while]]''.<ref name= "leschartes" >[http://www.lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Revolver&titel=Music+For+A+While&cat=a ''lescharts.com - Revolver - Music For A While'']</ref>
:They started a tour in 2009 in France with a few dates in Germany<ref name="dutch">[http://kinkimag.com/articles/interview-revolver-ambroise-christophe-jeremie/ "German Interview" ]</ref> and Switzerland. They added a [[percussionist]] and used more [[electric guitar]] in their show.


:Although they sing in English, they were nominated twice at the French Music ceremony Awards "Les [[Victoires de la Musique]]" in March 2010, for "Révélation album" (Best Debut Album) and "Révélation Scène" (Best New Live Act).
Although they sing in English, they were nominated twice at the French Music Awards "Les [[Victoires de la Musique]]" in March 2010, for "Révélation album" (Best Debut Album) and "Révélation Scène" (Best New Live Act).


== Influences ==
== Influences<ref name= "liberation">[http://www.liberation.fr/musique/0101576122-revolver-tire-un-coup l Revolver tire un coup - Libération]</ref>==
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* They chose English from the beginning because, being influenced by [[the Beatles]], [[Elliott Smith]], [[Neil Young]], [[Radiohead]], [[Simon & Garfunkel]], [[The Kinks]] etc. it is the language in which their writing comes most naturally. In addition, it is easier to use harmonies in English than in French in pop music.
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* Jérémie has hardly ever listened to pop, he says it is [[Mozart]], especially [[the Magic Flute]] which gave him the desire to become a musician, Christopher and Ambroise make him listen to pop more often and took him to see Radiohead at [[Bercy Arena|Bercy]] in 2008 so that he would truly discover it. On the other hand Christophe admits he never listened to classical music. It was only with the group that he started listening to Bach.
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* Ambroise and Christophe say it is Elliott Smith that gave them the desire to get into the music and Christophe was listening to [[Jean-Jacques Goldman]] as a child. Ambroise meanwhile, said he also loves kitsch stuff, such as [[Elton John]], [[ABBA]] or the [[Bee Gees]]. They also meet every three to another point: for them is Radiohead the "greatest band in the world".
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* Their music is a bridge between pop and classical music or even the Renaissance or the Baroque and influence everything from Beatles to Bach, from [[Benjamin Britten]] to Elliott Smith. In the group Ambroise is the bridge between Christopher and Jérémie because he is the only one with a culture that is both classic and pop.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.froggydelight.com/article-7001-Revolver.html |title=Revolver - Interview :: FROGGY'S DELIGHT :: Musique, Cinema, Theatre, Livres, Expos, sessions et bien plus |website=Froggydelight.com |date= |accessdate=2020-04-06}}</ref><ref name="liberation">{{cite web|url=http://www.liberation.fr/musique/0101576122-revolver-tire-un-coup |title=Revolver tire un coup - Culture / Next |website=Liberation.fr |date=2009-06-25 |accessdate=2020-04-06}}</ref>


Songs that the group have covered during their performances include:
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* They choose English from the beginning because, being influenced by the Beatles, Elliott Smith, Neil Young, Radiohead, Simon & Garfunkel, The Kinks... it is the language in which their writing comes most naturally. In addition, it is easier to use harmonies in English than in French in pop music.
*"[[This Boy]]", "[[Because (The Beatles song)|Because]]" and "[[With a Little Help from My Friends]]" by [[The Beatles]]
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* Jérémie has hardly ever listened to pop, he says it's Mozart, especially the Magic Flute which gave him the desire to become a musician, Christopher and Ambroise make him listen to pop more often and took him to see Radiohead at Bercy in 2008 so that he would truly discover it. On the other hand Christophe admits he never listened to classical music. It was only with the group that he started listening to Bach ...
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*"[[Can't Help Falling in Love]]" by [[Elvis Presley]]
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* Ambroise and Christophe say it's Elliott Smith that gave them the desire to get into the music and Christophe was listening Jean-Jacques Goldman as a child. Ambroise meanwhile, said he also loves kitsch stuff,as Elton John, ABBA or the Bee Gees ... They also meet every three to another point : for them is Radiohead the "greatest band in the world" .
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*"[[Helplessly Hoping]]" by [[Crosby, Stills & Nash]]
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* Their music is a bridge between pop and classical music or even the Renaissance or the Baroque and influence everything from Beatles to Bach, from Benjamin Britten to Elliot Smith. In the group we can also say that Ambroise is the bridge between Christopher and Jérémie because he is the only one with a culture that is both classic and pop.<ref>http://www.froggydelight.com/article-7001-Revolver.html</ref>
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*"[[I Only Have Eyes for You]]" by [[The Flamingos]]
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* "[[Balulalow]]" from ''[[A Ceremony of Carols]]'' by [[Benjamin Britten]] which Jérémie and Ambroise sang in chorus to the Master of Notre Dame de Paris when they were children.
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* "[[Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You)]]" by [[The Mills Brothers]]
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* "Monk" by [[Mini Mansions]]


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
* 2009 : ''Music for a While''
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** 2010 : ''Music for a While'' (re-edited with 5 bonus tracks on a second CD)
* 2012 : ''Let Go''


===EPs===
* 2008 : Pop de chambre (EP)
* 2009 : Music for a While
* 2008 : ''Pop de chambre''
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* 2011 : ''Parallel Lives''
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* 2010 : Music for a while (réédité avec cinq bonus dans un deuxième CD)
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* 2011 : Parallel lives (EP)


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===Singles===
==Repeatedly on stage and/or on album==
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*2009: "Get Around Town"

*2010: "Balulalow"
*''[[This Boy]]'' and ''[[Because]]'' of [[The Beatles]]
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*2010: "Leave Me Alone"
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* ''Can’t help falling in love'' of [[Elvis Presley]]
*2012: "Wind Song"
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* ''Helplessly Hoping'' of [[Crosby, Stills & Nash]]
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* ''I Only have eyes for you'' of [[The Flamingos]]
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* ''Balulalow'' of ''[[The Ceremony of Carols]]'' of [[Benjamin Britten]] who Jérémie and Ambroise sang in chorus to the Master of Notre Dame de Paris when they were children.
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* ''Nevertheless'' ''(I'm in Love With You)'' of [[The Mills Brothers]]
* ''With a little help from my friend'' of [[The Beatles]]
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* ''Monk'' of [[Mini Mansions]]

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==Singles==

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* [[2009 in music|2009]] : ''Get Around Town''
* [[2010 in music|2010]] : ''Balulalow''
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* [[2010 in music|2010]] : ''Leave Me Alone''


==References==
==References==

{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
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[http://www.froggydelight.com/article-7001-Revolver.html%20%5Barchive%5D http://www.froggydelight.com/article-7001-Revolver.html [archive<nowiki>]</nowiki>]


==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.revolvermusic.tv}}
* {{Official website|http://www.revolvermusic.tv}}
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*[http://www.froggydelight.com/article-7001-Revolver.html%20%5Barchive%5D http://www.froggydelight.com/article-7001-Revolver.html [archive<nowiki>]</nowiki>]
* [http://www.inter-activities.com/Revolver/Interview_du_groupe_Revolver.html One of the first interview of the band for the website inter-activities.com]
*[http://mynorthwest.com/?nid=577&a=34371&p=&n= Revolver chats with the mixtape]
*[http://mynorthwest.com/?nid=577&a=34371&p=&n= Revolver chats with the mixtape]

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For the London-based rock group, see Revolver (UK band).
Revolver
Revolver performing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, October 2011
Revolver performing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, October 2011
Background information
OriginParis, France
GenresPop rock
Years active2006–present
LabelsDelabel/EMI(Europe). Astralwerks (US)
MembersAmbroise Willaume (vocals, guitar, piano)
Christophe Musset (vocals, guitar)
Jérémie Arcache (cello, vocals)
Websitehttp://www.revolvermusic.tv/

Revolver is a French pop rock band, formed in Paris, in September 2006.

Band

[edit]

The group consists of:

  • Ambroise Willaume - Vocals, guitar, piano
  • Christophe Musset - Vocals, guitar
  • Jérémie Arcache - Cello, vocals
  • (Maxime Garoute - Drums)

Beginnings

[edit]

Christophe Musset (vocals, guitar) and Ambroise Willaume (vocals, guitar, piano), joined by Jérémie Arcache (cello, backing vocals), composed their first songs in an apartment in Paris. Unable to make too much noise, they focused on their vocals and played mainly acoustic instruments, describing their music as "pop de chambre" due to its similarities with chamber music ("musique de chambre" in French). Performing in small venues such as bars and friends' apartments, the band was discovered and signed by the Parisian label Delabel/EMI, releasing the Pop de chambre EP in early 2008. In June 2009, they recorded their first LP Music for a While.[1] Revolver toured France in 2009 with a few dates in Germany[2] and Switzerland, adding percussionist Maxime Garoute and using more electric guitar in their live performances.

Although they sing in English, they were nominated twice at the French Music Awards "Les Victoires de la Musique" in March 2010, for "Révélation album" (Best Debut Album) and "Révélation Scène" (Best New Live Act).

Influences

[edit]
  • They chose English from the beginning because, being influenced by the Beatles, Elliott Smith, Neil Young, Radiohead, Simon & Garfunkel, The Kinks etc. it is the language in which their writing comes most naturally. In addition, it is easier to use harmonies in English than in French in pop music.
  • Jérémie has hardly ever listened to pop, he says it is Mozart, especially the Magic Flute which gave him the desire to become a musician, Christopher and Ambroise make him listen to pop more often and took him to see Radiohead at Bercy in 2008 so that he would truly discover it. On the other hand Christophe admits he never listened to classical music. It was only with the group that he started listening to Bach.
  • Ambroise and Christophe say it is Elliott Smith that gave them the desire to get into the music and Christophe was listening to Jean-Jacques Goldman as a child. Ambroise meanwhile, said he also loves kitsch stuff, such as Elton John, ABBA or the Bee Gees. They also meet every three to another point: for them is Radiohead the "greatest band in the world".
  • Their music is a bridge between pop and classical music or even the Renaissance or the Baroque and influence everything from Beatles to Bach, from Benjamin Britten to Elliott Smith. In the group Ambroise is the bridge between Christopher and Jérémie because he is the only one with a culture that is both classic and pop.[3][4]

Songs that the group have covered during their performances include:

Discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]
  • 2009 : Music for a While
    • 2010 : Music for a While (re-edited with 5 bonus tracks on a second CD)
  • 2012 : Let Go

EPs

[edit]
  • 2008 : Pop de chambre
  • 2011 : Parallel Lives

Singles

[edit]
  • 2009: "Get Around Town"
  • 2010: "Balulalow"
  • 2010: "Leave Me Alone"
  • 2012: "Wind Song"

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Steffen Hung. "Revolver - Music For A While". Lescharts.com. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
  2. ^ "incrdbl studios - we create!". Kinkimag.com. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
  3. ^ "Revolver - Interview :: FROGGY'S DELIGHT :: Musique, Cinema, Theatre, Livres, Expos, sessions et bien plus". Froggydelight.com. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
  4. ^ "Revolver tire un coup - Culture / Next". Liberation.fr. 2009-06-25. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
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