Nicolas Godin
French musician and Air co-founder
Born
December 25th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A prominent figure in the French music scene, one half of the electronic music duo Air. Formed in 1995, the duo gained international acclaim with the album 'Moon Safari' released in 1998, which featured the hit single 'La Femme D'Argent.' The music style blends elements of downtempo, ambient, and pop. Godin's contributions to the duo's sound have been significant, including both composition and production work.
Co-founded the band Air
Released the album 'Moon Safari'
Contributed to the soundtrack of 'The Virgin Suicides'
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