Christian Richet - Percutone

First trained as a percussionist, keyboards player Christian Richet has become one of the greatest French specialists in Seventies-like electronic music. And if this personal development reminds that of Klaus SCHULZE, his works differ significantly from the canons of the German school (TANGERINE DREAM, ASH RA TEMPEL, POPOL VUH...). However, his works remain heavily influenced by his strong personality, and an unquestionable rock culture. As much through his sounds as his multi-influenced melodies, the five tracks of "Percutone" (1998) take the listener to a peaceful and percussive journey. Again released on the Dreaming label, the fifth album "Waves" (2004) presents both a percussive and melodic music. In particular, one suite entitled "Marching - Part Two", which is about half an hour long, is to be heard. This is the follow-up to "Yada", a similar project, available on the previous album. As for "When It's Raining...", this is a theme chosen by the France Culture radio for illustrating one of its cultural programs. An urgent discovery for you to do ! The sixth studio opus, ""Seven Years Later"", introduces six brand new compositions by Christian RICHET. It also includes an interesting bonus, a DVD featuring a whole concert performed March 8th 2009, for more than 70 minutes of top-notch electronic music. Not to be missed!