Chicane (musician)
Chicane is the stage name of English musician and record producer Nick Bracegirdle. He was born on 28 February, 1971, in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire.[1]
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 Chicane performing in Stockholm, May 2011. Nick Bracegirdle in the middle. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nicholas Bracegirdle |
| Also known as | Chicane |
| Born | 28 February 1971 Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Trance Balearic beat Ambient Chillout Electronica |
| Occupation(s) | Electronic musician, Composer, Record producer, Song writer, remixer, Record Label Owner |
| Instruments | Synthesizer, piano, classical guitar |
| Years active | 1994 - present |
| Labels | Modena Records Ltd. (UK), Enzo Recordings (UK), Armada Music (NL), Ultra Records (US), Central Station (AU) |
| Associated acts | Disco Citizens, Mr. Joshua Presents Espiritu, Rebel Transcanner, Sitvac |
| Website | www.chicanemusic.com |
Chicane is known for the singles "Offshore", an Ibiza dance anthem included in thousands of compilations in both chill-out and dance versions; "Saltwater", which featured vocals by Clannad member Máire Brennan and is one of the most well-known and popular singles of the trance genre; and the UK number-one hit "Don't Give Up", featuring vocals by Bryan Adams, and also a top ten hit on singles charts across Europe.
References
- ↑ Andrews, Michael (July 15, 2007), "Downloaders may force me to downsize", Mail on Sunday, p. 1