Jump to content

Klingande: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Zawl (talk | contribs)
38,802 edits
added content and fixed small errors
Zawl (talk | contribs)
38,802 edits
→Name origin: added content and fixed the formatting
Line 6: Line 6:
| alt =
| alt =
| caption = Klingande in 2014
| caption = Klingande in 2014
| birth_name = Cédric Steinmyller
| alias =
| alias =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|11|30|df=yes}}
| origin = [[Croix, Nord]], [[France]]
| = [[Croix, Nord]], [[France]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[Deep house]]|[[tropical house]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2014/08/18/ultra-music-president-on-the-next-big-trend-in-electronic-music/ |title=Ultra Music President On the Next Big Trend In Electronic Music}}</ref>}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Deep house]]|[[tropical house]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2014/08/18/ultra-music-president-on-the-next-big-trend-in-electronic-music/ |title=Ultra Music President On the Next Big Trend In Electronic Music}}</ref>}}
| occupation = {{hlist|DJ|record producer}}
| occupation = {{hlist|DJ|record producer}}
| instrument = {{hlist|[[Digital audio workstation]]|[[piano]]|[[saxophone]]}}
| years_active = 2012–present
| years_active = 2012–present
| label =Klingande Music, [[Ultra Records]]
| label =Klingande Music, [[Ultra Records]]
| associated_acts =
| associated_acts =
| website =http://www.klingandemusic.com/
| website =http://www.klingandemusic.com/
| current_members = Cédric Steinmyller
| past_members =Edgar Catry
| past_members =Edgar Catry
}}
}}
Line 21: Line 25:


=== Name origin ===
=== Name origin ===
The stage name, as well as some of his songs, are in Swedish because of Cédric's admiration of the language. According to him, it sounds like it's being sung when it's just being spoken. With this in mind, the name was founded after a search in a Swedish dictionary.<ref name="LeviHaers">{{aut|Levi Haers}}, [http://levihaers.com/life/interview-klingande/ Interview Klingande], Levihaers.com, 12 December 2013</ref> ''Klingande'' is the [[present participle]] of the Swedish verb ''(att) [[wikt:klinga|klinga]]'', which means '(to) chime' or '(to) sound'. The artist name thus means 'chiming' or 'sounding'. The artist describes his music as "melodic house".<ref>{{de icon}} [http://www.blogzimbalam.de/erfolgsstory-klingande/ Erfolgsstory: Klingande], blogzimbalam.de, december 2013</ref>
The stage name, as well as some of his songs, are in Swedish because of Cédric's admiration of the language. According to him, it sounds like it's being sung when it's just being spoken. With this in mind, the name was founded after a search in a Swedish dictionary.<ref name="LeviHaers">{{aut|Levi Haers}}, [http://levihaers.com/life/interview-klingande/ Interview Klingande], Levihaers.com, 12 December 2013</ref> ''Klingande'' is the [[present participle]] of the Swedish verb ''(att) [[wikt:klinga|klinga]]'', which means '(to) chime' or '(to) sound'. The artist name thus means 'chiming' or 'sounding'. "">{{de icon}} [http://www.blogzimbalam.de/erfolgsstory-klingande/ Erfolgsstory: Klingande], blogzimbalam.de, december 2013</ref>


=== Musical style ===
⚫
==Career==
Klingande describes his music as "melodic house".<ref name=":1" />


⚫
==Career==
===2012–present: Breakthrough===
Formed in December 2012, Klingande was originally a duo consisting of Steinmyller, and fellow Frenchman, Edgar Catry (born 1991) who left the project.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://partyflock.nl/artist/76987:Klingande|title=Klingande|website=Partyflock|language=nl-NL|access-date=2016-11-17}}</ref> This prompted Steinmyller to continue using the stage name, as a solo act.<ref name=":0" />


===2012: Formation===
Gained attention through the self-released online track "Punga" that eventually made it to the [[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|French Singles Chart]], peaking at number 86, the song has also peaked at number 62 in [[Austria]], number 59 in [[Germany]] and number 41 in [[Switzerland]].
Formed in December 2012, Klingande was originally a duo consisting of Steinmyller, and fellow Frenchman, Edgar Catry (born 1991)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://partyflock.nl/artist/76987:Klingande|title=Klingande|website=Partyflock|language=nl-NL|access-date=2016-11-17}}</ref> When they were 10 years old, Edgar Catry and Cédric Steinmyller met at the Cross School, in Northern France.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nrj.re/NRJ_Artistes/fiche.do:id=40838&name=klingande|title=NRJ Réunion : Hit Music Only. Radio FM, Musique en ligne, clips, videos, artistes|website=http://www.nrj.re/|access-date=2016-11-17}}</ref> Cédric was more interested in the teaching of music theory before he distinguishing himself as a DJ whereas Edgar was more interested in piano in which he studied for more than four years.<ref name=":2" /> After returning from London, Steinmyller had spent time with Edgar before discovering their same admiration for deep house producers such as Bakermat and Nico Push. Klingande was soon formed.<ref name=":2" />
They found international chart success with his follow-up single "[[Jubel (song)|Jubel]]" that peaked at number 5 on the [[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|French Singles Chart]].

The song has peaked at number one in [[Austria]], [[Belgium]], [[Germany]], [[Italy]], [[Switzerland]] and [[Poland]]. The song was also a top five hit in [[Australia]], [[France]], [[Finland]], [[Norway]], [[Sweden]] and the [[United Kingdom]] and a top 10 hit in [[Denmark]] and the [[Netherlands]].
=== 2013: ''Punga'' and ''Jubel'' ===
Klingande self-released their debut single, "Punga" which gained attention and eventually made it to the [[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|French Singles Chart]], peaking at number 86, the song has also peaked at number 62 in [[Austria]], number 59 in [[Germany]] and number 41 in [[Switzerland]]. They found international chart success with their follow-up single "[[Jubel (song)|Jubel]]" which was released on September 10, 2013. The song peaked at number 5 on the [[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|French Singles Chart]] and at number one in [[Austria]], [[Belgium]], [[Germany]], [[Italy]], [[Switzerland]] and [[Poland]]. The song was also a top five hit in [[Australia]], [[France]], [[Finland]], [[Norway]], [[Sweden]] and the [[United Kingdom]] and a top 10 hit in [[Denmark]] and the [[Netherlands]].<ref name=":2" />

=== 2014: Klingande goes solo ===
In 2014, they released a remix of Clean Bandit's "Extraordinary".<ref name=":2" /> Edgar Catry leaves the group shortly after, prompting Steinmyller to continue using the stage name, as a solo act.<ref name=":0" />

=== 2015–present: ''RIVA'', ''Losing U'' and ''Somewhere New'' ===
On March 2, 2015, Klingande released his first single as a solo act, titled "[[RIVA (Restart the Game)]]" featuring Broken Back.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/riva-restart-game-feat.-broken/id968819881|title=RIVA (Restart the Game) [feat. Broken Back] [Radio Edit] - Single by Klingande on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=2016-11-17}}</ref> It was released via Klingande Music with exclusive license to Ultra Records. An official music video was uploaded by Ultra Records' YouTube channel on 19 March 2015.<ref>{{Citation|last=Ultra Music|title=Klingande feat. Broken Back – RIVA (Restart the game) [Official Video]|date=2015-03-19|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNaZ6hPvwNE|accessdate=2016-11-17}}</ref> The song had charted in several countries including France, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Norway and Switzerland. It was also certified gold by [[Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana|FIMI]].

In 2016, he released two singles titled "Losing U"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/losing-u-feat.-daylight-single/id1082866698|title=Losing U (feat. Daylight) - Single by Klingande on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=2016-11-17}}</ref> featuring Daylight and "Somewhere New"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/somewhere-new-feat.-m-22-radio/id1140244412|title=Somewhere New (feat. M-22) [Radio Edit] - Single by Klingande on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=2016-11-17}}</ref> featuring M-22. An official music video for "Losing U" was uploaded by Ultra Records on 11 March 2016.<ref>{{Citation|last=Ultra Music|title=Klingande - Losing U feat. Daylight (Official Video)|date=2016-03-11|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVaU0zPCqF0|accessdate=2016-11-17}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 11:41, 17 November 2016

Klingande
File:Klingande 2014.jpg
Klingande in 2014
Background information
Birth nameCédric Steinmyller
Born (1991-11-30) 30 November 1991 (age 32)
Croix, Nord, France
Genres
Occupations
  • DJ
  • record producer
Instruments
Years active2012–present
LabelsKlingande Music, Ultra Records
MembersCédric Steinmyller
Past membersEdgar Catry
Websitehttp://www.klingandemusic.com/

Cédric Steinmyller (born 1991),[2] known by his stage name Klingande, is a French DJ and tropical house producer with a prominent use of the piano and the saxophone.[3] The artist's name is pronounced "Kling-an-de", which is Swedish for "chiming".

Background

Name origin

The stage name, as well as some of his songs, are in Swedish because of Cédric's admiration of the language. According to him, it sounds like it's being sung when it's just being spoken. With this in mind, the name was founded after a search in a Swedish dictionary.[4] Klingande is the present participle of the Swedish verb (att) klinga, which means '(to) chime' or '(to) sound'. The artist name thus means 'chiming' or 'sounding'.[5] Klingande is also inspired by Cédric admiration for Swedish artists such as Avicii and Swedish House Mafia.

Musical style

Klingande describes his music as "melodic house".[5]

Career

2012: Formation

Formed in December 2012, Klingande was originally a duo consisting of Steinmyller, and fellow Frenchman, Edgar Catry (born 1991)[6] When they were 10 years old, Edgar Catry and Cédric Steinmyller met at the Cross School, in Northern France.[7] Cédric was more interested in the teaching of music theory before he distinguishing himself as a DJ whereas Edgar was more interested in piano in which he studied for more than four years.[7] After returning from London, Steinmyller had spent time with Edgar before discovering their same admiration for deep house producers such as Bakermat and Nico Push. Klingande was soon formed.[7]

2013: Punga and Jubel

Klingande self-released their debut single, "Punga" which gained attention and eventually made it to the French Singles Chart, peaking at number 86, the song has also peaked at number 62 in Austria, number 59 in Germany and number 41 in Switzerland. They found international chart success with their follow-up single "Jubel" which was released on September 10, 2013. The song peaked at number 5 on the French Singles Chart and at number one in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Poland. The song was also a top five hit in Australia, France, Finland, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom and a top 10 hit in Denmark and the Netherlands.[7]

2014: Klingande goes solo

In 2014, they released a remix of Clean Bandit's "Extraordinary".[7] Edgar Catry leaves the group shortly after, prompting Steinmyller to continue using the stage name, as a solo act.[6]

2015–present: RIVA, Losing U and Somewhere New

On March 2, 2015, Klingande released his first single as a solo act, titled "RIVA (Restart the Game)" featuring Broken Back.[8] It was released via Klingande Music with exclusive license to Ultra Records. An official music video was uploaded by Ultra Records' YouTube channel on 19 March 2015.[9] The song had charted in several countries including France, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Norway and Switzerland. It was also certified gold by FIMI.

In 2016, he released two singles titled "Losing U"[10] featuring Daylight and "Somewhere New"[11] featuring M-22. An official music video for "Losing U" was uploaded by Ultra Records on 11 March 2016.[12]

Discography

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
FRA
[13] 		AUS
[14] 		AUT
[15] 		BEL
[16] 		DEN
[17] 		FIN
[18] 		GER
[19] 		ITA
[20] 		NLD
[21] 		NOR
[22] 		SWE
[23] 		SWI
[24] 		UK
[25]
2013 "Punga" 86 — 62 24 — — 59 — — — — 41 — Non-album singles
"Jubel" 5 3 1 1 8 5 1 1 9 2 3 1 3
2015 "RIVA (Restart the Game)" 144 56 13 69 — — 9 19 — 36 — 6 —
2016 "Losing U" — — — 88 — — — 64 — — — — —
"Somewhere New"
(featuring M-22) 		— — — — — — — 100
[29]		 — — 35
[30]		 — —
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Recipient Outcome Ref
2016 NRJ Music Awards Best French DJ Klingande Nominated [31]

References

  1. ^ "Ultra Music President On the Next Big Trend In Electronic Music".
  2. ^ "Klingande - Jubel". Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  3. ^ Klingande: Die neue Nummer eins in den Charts
  4. ^ Levi Haers, Interview Klingande, Levihaers.com, 12 December 2013
  5. ^ a b Template:De icon Erfolgsstory: Klingande, blogzimbalam.de, december 2013
  6. ^ a b "Klingande". Partyflock (in Dutch). Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  7. ^ a b c d e "NRJ Réunion : Hit Music Only. Radio FM, Musique en ligne, clips, videos, artistes". http://www.nrj.re/. Retrieved 2016-11-17. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  8. ^ "RIVA (Restart the Game) [feat. Broken Back] [Radio Edit] - Single by Klingande on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  9. ^ Ultra Music (2015-03-19), Klingande feat. Broken Back – RIVA (Restart the game) [Official Video], retrieved 2016-11-17
  10. ^ "Losing U (feat. Daylight) - Single by Klingande on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  11. ^ "Somewhere New (feat. M-22) [Radio Edit] - Single by Klingande on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  12. ^ Ultra Music (2016-03-11), Klingande - Losing U feat. Daylight (Official Video), retrieved 2016-11-17
  13. ^ "Discographie Klingande". French Charts Portal. Hung Medien.
  14. ^ "Klingande - Jubel (Song)". Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  15. ^ "Discographie Klingande". Austrian Charts Portal. Hung Medien.
  16. ^ "Discografie Klingande". Belgium (Flanders) Charts Portal. Hung Medien.
  17. ^ "Discography Klingande". Danish Charts Portal. Hung Medien.
  18. ^ "Diskografia Klingande". Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland.
  19. ^ "Discographie Klingande". German Charts Portal. Hung Medien.
  20. ^ Peak positions for Klingande singles in Italy:
  21. ^ "Discografie Klingande". Dutch Charts Portal. Hung Medien.
  22. ^ "Diskografi Klingande". Norwegian Charts Portal. Hung Medien.
  23. ^ "Discography Klingande". Swedish Charts Portal. Hung Medien.
  24. ^ "Discographie Klingande". Swiss Charts Portal. Hung Medien.
  25. ^ "Discographie Klingande". Official Charts Company.
  26. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2015 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  27. ^ "Italian single certifications – Klingande" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 28 March 2014. Select "Tutti gli anni" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Type "Klingande" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".
  28. ^ "Italian single certifications – Klingande" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 15 May 2015. Select "Tutti gli anni" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Type "Klingande" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".
  29. ^ "Classifica settimanale WK 45" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  30. ^ "Sverigetopplistan - Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  31. ^ "Palmares NRJ DJ AWARDS 2016 - Meilleurs DJs". NRJ.fr (in French). Retrieved 2016-11-14.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Klingande&oldid=750021061"