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'''SebastiAn''' (born '''Sebastian Akchoté''') is a [[France|French]] [[electro |
'''SebastiAn''' (born '''Sebastian Akchoté''') is a [[France|French]] [[electro house]] artist whose reputation started with his first releases on [[Ed Banger Records]] in 2005 entitled 'Smoking Kills' & 'H.A.L.'. A string of remixes followed including [[Annie (Norwegian singer)|Annie]], [[Daft Punk]], [[Cut Copy]], [[Revl9n]] & label-mate [[Uffie]]. Summer 2006 saw the release of the 'Ross Ross Ross' EP, as well as a remix for [[Kelis]]. His remix of [[Kavinsky]]'s Testarossa Autodrive, titled Testarossa (SebastiAn Remix), is featured in the video game [[GTA IV]]. The track 'Momy' from the Motor EP was featured on video game midnight Club: Los Angeles. His song 'Walkman' also has appeared in bumps for the Cartoon Network block 'You Are Here'. He was born Sebastian Akchoté, in Boulogne, France while his family are [[Bosnian Serbs]]. He started producing music with machines at the age of 15, with two members of the Rap band Cercle Vicieux. His brother Noel is a well-known experimental jazz guitar player. |
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In 2007, Sebastian completed the soundtrack to label mate [[Mr. Oizo]]'s feature film Steak. Along with Oizo, he also worked with fellow Frenchman Sebastien Tellier. |
In 2007, Sebastian completed the soundtrack to label mate [[Mr. Oizo]]'s feature film Steak. Along with Oizo, he also worked with fellow Frenchman Sebastien Tellier. |
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SebastiAn (born Sebastian Akchoté) is a French electro house artist whose reputation started with his first releases on Ed Banger Records in 2005 entitled 'Smoking Kills' & 'H.A.L.'. A string of remixes followed including Annie, Daft Punk, Cut Copy, Revl9n & label-mate Uffie. Summer 2006 saw the release of the 'Ross Ross Ross' EP, as well as a remix for Kelis. His remix of Kavinsky's Testarossa Autodrive, titled Testarossa (SebastiAn Remix), is featured in the video game GTA IV. The track 'Momy' from the Motor EP was featured on video game midnight Club: Los Angeles. His song 'Walkman' also has appeared in bumps for the Cartoon Network block 'You Are Here'. He was born Sebastian Akchoté, in Boulogne, France while his family are Bosnian Serbs. He started producing music with machines at the age of 15, with two members of the Rap band Cercle Vicieux. His brother Noel is a well-known experimental jazz guitar player.
In 2007, Sebastian completed the soundtrack to label mate Mr. Oizo's feature film Steak. Along with Oizo, he also worked with fellow Frenchman Sebastien Tellier.
In the 6th March Ed Banger Records newsletter, it was announced that he would be playing his first live set on an exclusive performance at Sonar Festival in Barcelona. The festival took place at the end of June 2009.
Musical Style
Perhaps the most unique element of SebastiAn's music is a strong thread of Futurism, the early 20th century artistic movement the influence of which pervades modern dance music. Though his music is mostly alyrical, it suggests machinery, speed and, vaguely, death. These themes are most prominent in a recent track, Motor, which makes extensive use of what sounds like an engine revving up. In general his tracks are rather abrasive, fast and rhythmically volatile, all consistent with a Futurist aesthetic. A visual expression of Futurist themes is found in the cover art for "Motor, Momy, Army" a car engine rendered in black and white.
Releases
SebastiAn Releases
| Year | Title | B-sides | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | H.A.L. | (split with Krazy Baldhead) | 7" | Ed Banger Records |
| 2005 | Smoking Kills (?) | Dolami, Shoot | 12" | Ed Banger Records |
| 2006 | Ross Ross Ross EP | Head/Off, Walkman | 12" | Ed Banger Records |
| 2007 | Walkman 2 [1] | Killing In The Name of SebastiAn | 12" | Ed Banger Records |
| 2008 | Ross Ross Ross/Productions & Remixes | CD | Ed Banger Records | |
| 2008 | Motor [2] | Momy, Army | 12" | Ed Banger Records |
| 2008 | Remixes | LP, CD | Because / Ed Banger Records |
Compilations
| Year | Title | Track(s) Featured | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Ed Rec Vol. 1 | Dolami, H.A.L. | CD, 12" | Ed Banger Records |
| 2007 | Ed Rec Vol. 2 | Greel | CD, 12" | Ed Banger Records |
| 2008 | Ed Rec Vol. 3 | Dog | CD, 12" | Ed Banger Records |
Remixes
| Year | Artist | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Annie | "Happy Without You" |
| Daft Punk | "Human After All" | |
| Benjamin Theves | "Texas" | |
| 2006 | Revl9n | "Walking Machine" |
| Cut Copy | "Going Nowhere" | |
| Uffie | "Pop the Glock" (two remixes: one on Arcade Mode, the other on Ed Banger) | |
| Play Paul | "La La Land" (Ed Banger's allstar remix. remixed with Xavier de Rosnay from Justice) | |
| Kelis | "Bossy" | |
| Mylo | "Paris Four Hundred" | |
| Nâdiya | "Tous ces mots" | |
| Ali Love | "K Hole" | |
| The Rapture | "Get Myself Into It" | |
| Fields | "If You Fail We All Fail" | |
| Kavinsky | "Testarossa Overdrive (SebastiAn Remix)" | |
| 2007 | Editors | "Camera" |
| Klaxons | "Golden Skans" | |
| The Rakes | "We Danced Together" | |
| Bloc Party | "I Still Remember" | |
| Shesus | "Debbie's Shoes" | |
| Rage Against the Machine | "Killing in the Name" | |
| Sébastien Tellier | "Sexual Sportswear" | |
| Das Pop | "Fool for Love" | |
| 2008 | Scenario Rock | "Both Gotta Move On" |
| The Who | "Baba O'Riley" | |
| The Kills | "Cheap and Cheerful" |