Chicane (musician)
English musician, composer, songwriter and record producer
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]
Chicane | |
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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) |
| 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
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