Chicane (recording artist)
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Chicane is a pseudonym used by UK-based electronic musician, DJ and record producer Nick Bracegirdle.
Chicane is known for the singles Offshore, an Ibiza anthem included in thousands of compilations in both chill-out and dance form, Saltwater, which featured vocals by Clannad member Máire Brennan, Autumn Tactics and especially the #1 smash hit Don't Give Up, which features vocals by Bryan Adams.
Chicane has also done a number of remixes for artists such as Everything But The Girl, Billie Ray Martin, Bryan Adams and Enigma.
Bracegirdle has also worked as a producer for Bryan Adams and Cher on her album Living Proof. He also composed the music for PlayStation's game Formula One.
As Chicane, he usually works in the studio with a partner. Some of his first productions, such as Offshore, were made with the help of Leo Elstob, but since then, Bracegirdle has worked with co-producer Ray "Madman" Hedges.
Nick Bracagirdle usually works alone under the alias Disco Citizens, whose tracks have a stronger progressive house, without any vocals, and so this project doesn't get the same airplay as the more radio-friendly Chicane. Working with singer Vanessa Quinones and producer Mr. Joshua, Bracegirdle was part of the Mr. Joshua Presents Espiritu project, known for the song In Praise of the Sun, released with both english and french vocals.
Discography
- Far From The Maddening Crowds
- Chilled (an EP featuring remixes of previously released songs)
- Behind The Sun
- Easy To Assemble
External link
- Chicane's official website (http://www.chicanemusic.net/flash/index.htm)