Patrice Guirao
Patrice Guirao est l'une des plumes les plus prolifiques et polyvalentes de la scène artistique française. Installé à Tahiti, il mène une double carrière d'envergure internationale :
Il a écrit pour les plus grands noms de la chanson francophone, notamment Johnny Hallyday, Céline Dion, Art Mengo, Florent Pagny, Pascal Obispo, Calogero, Daniel Lavoie ou encore Jane Birkin.
Co-auteur de livrets et de textes pour des succès planétaires, il a marqué l'histoire du spectacle vivant avec des œuvres comme Les Dix Commandements (et le tube "L'Envie d'aimer"), Le Roi Soleil, Mozart, l'Opéra Rock et Robin des Bois.
En littérature, il est célèbre pour sa saga policière Al Dorsey (adaptée à la télévision) ainsi que pour ses thrillers sombres publiés chez Robert Laffont (série Lilith Tereia).
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Patrice Guirao stands as one of the most versatile and prolific figures on the French artistic scene. Based in Tahiti, he maintains a high-profile international career across multiple disciplines:
He has penned lyrics for the biggest icons of French music, including Johnny Hallyday, Céline Dion, Art Mengo, Florent Pagny, Pascal Obispo, Calogero, Daniel Lavoie and Jane Birkin.
As a co-author of scripts and lyrics for global stage hits, he has shaped the history of live performance with major productions such as The Ten Commandments (featuring the smash hit "L'Envie d'aimer"), Le Roi Soleil, Mozart l'Opéra Rock, and Robin des Bois.
In the literary world, he is renowned for his Al Dorsey detective saga—which was adapted for television—as well as his dark thrillers published by Robert Laffont (notably the Lilith Tereia series).
Mihalis Kalkanis
Mihalis Kalkanis est l'un des musiciens les plus audacieux et créatifs de la nouvelle scène jazz grecque. Issu d'une famille de musiciens, il a su forger une identité sonore unique en fusionnant le jazz et le classique avec des éléments électroniques et des sons traditionnels des Balkans.
Connu pour ses expérimentations audacieuses, il mélange aussi bien le chant a cappella de sa grand-mère avec des nappes électroniques que des improvisations enregistrées dans des lieux insolites (parkings souterrains, temples religieux clandestins).
Leader du Mihalis Kalkanis Group, il se produit dans les festivals les plus prestigieux (Athènes & Épidaure, Palma Jazz Festival, Summer Nostos) et collabore avec des artistes de renommée mondiale comme Haig Yazdjian.
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Mihalis Kalkanis stands as one of the most daring and creative musicians in the contemporary Greek jazz landscape. Born into a lineage of musicians, he has forged a singular sonic identity by fusing jazz and classical foundations with electronic textures and traditional Balkan influences.
He is renowned for his avant-garde approach, seamlessly blending his grandmother’s a cappella chants with electronic soundscapes. His work often features improvisations recorded in unconventional spaces, from underground parking garages to hidden religious temples.
As the leader of the Mihalis Kalkanis Group, he has performed at some of the world’s most prestigious festivals, including the Athens & Epidaurus Festival, Palma Jazz Festival, and Summer Nostos.
His creative reach extends to collaborations with world-renowned artists such as Haig Yazdjian, further cementing his place as a bridge between musical traditions.
Nikos Kollias
Nikos Kollias est le pilier technique des prestigieux Antart Studios à Athènes. Expert en capturation sonore et en mixage, il est reconnu pour sa capacité à sculpter des paysages acoustiques d'une grande finesse, allant du jazz contemporain aux musiques du monde.
Fort d'une discographie comptant plus de 40 crédits techniques, il a collaboré avec des artistes de renom tels que Mihalis Kalkanis, Vagelis Stefanopoulos et Dimitris Tsakas. Son travail sur l'album World Echoes in Athens témoigne de sa maîtrise des enregistrements de terrain complexes.
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Nikos Kollias serves as the technical cornerstone of the prestigious Antart Studios in Athens. A specialist in sound engineering and mixing, he is widely recognized for his ability to sculpt refined acoustic landscapes that bridge the worlds of contemporary jazz and world music.
With a discography boasting over 40 technical credits on Discogs, Nikos has collaborated with prominent artists such as Mihalis Kalkanis, Vagelis Stefanopoulos, and Dimitris Tsakas.
His work on the album World Echoes in Athens is a testament to his expertise in handling complex and sensitive field recordings, showcasing his meticulous approach to capturing sound in its most authentic form.
MIKE CAVE
Mike Cave est un ingénieur de mixage multi-récompensé (Multi-Platinum), dont le talent a façonné certains des plus grands succès de la scène musicale britannique et internationale. Formé dans les légendaires studios Parr Street à Liverpool, il s'est imposé comme une référence incontournable de la production moderne.
Sa signature sonore se retrouve sur les albums d'artistes planétaires tels que Lewis Capaldi, CamelPhat, Foals, Elvis Costello et Fatboy Slim. Son expertise lui a valu de nombreux disques d'or et de platine, ainsi que plusieurs titres dans le Top 10 des charts.
Expert du mixage et du mastering, il collabore régulièrement sur des projets aux côtés des plus grands ingénieurs mondiaux comme Mark "Spike" Stent ou Tom Elmhirst.
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Mike Cave is a multi-platinum award-winning mixing engineer whose talent has shaped some of the biggest hits on both the British and international music scenes. Trained at the legendary Parr Street Studios in Liverpool, he has established himself as an essential figure in modern music production.
Chart-Topping Signature: His sonic signature can be heard on albums by global icons such as Lewis Capaldi, CamelPhat, Foals, Elvis Costello, and Fatboy Slim. His expertise has earned him numerous Gold and Platinum records, along with multiple Top 10 chart positions.
World-Class Collaboration: A specialist in both mixing and mastering, Mike regularly collaborates on high-stakes projects alongside world-renowned engineers like Mark "Spike" Stent and Tom Elmhirst.
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