From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Camille (singer)
Camille (singer)
Camille first original song "Un Homme Déserté" at the age of
sixteen while attending a wedding.[1] In the early 2000s,
while performing at jazz clubs in Paris, Camille made her
acting début in the film Les Morsures de l’Aube (by Antoine
de Caunes; with Asia Argento and Guillaume Canet). She
also contributed to the song "La Vie la Nuit" in its sound-
track.[1]
She attended Paris Institute of Political Studies
"Sciences Po" just before beginning her music career. [2]
Music career
In early 2002, Camille signed a recording contract with
Virgin Records. She released her first studio album Le Sac
des Filles. In 2004, she began working with Marc Collin and
his band Nouvelle Vague, which incorporates new wave
and bossa nova music.[1] She contributed vocals to the
songs "Too Drunk to Fuck", "In a Manner of Speaking",
"The Guns of Brixton", and "Making Plans for Nigel" on
their first album.[3]
In 2005 she released the album Le Fil, which was pro-
Camille performing live in Melbourne, Australia 2009 duced in collaboration with English producer MaJiKer.
This album incorporated an avant-garde concept – a
Background information
string, or thread ("le fil"), which was a drone that per-
Birth name Camille Dalmais sisted throughout the entire course of the album. All of
Born 10 March 1978 (1978-03-10) the songs in this album are based on the exploration of
the voice, with only a double bass or double bass and
Origin Paris, France keyboard as accompanying instruments. Le fil quickly be-
Genres Chanson came a gold album. The Song "Pâle Septembre" seems to
be a reference to the attacks on the World Trade Center
Occupations Singer, songwriter, actress of 11 September 2001. The lines "Mais qui est cet homme
Years active 2001–present qui tombe de la tour? Mais qui est cet homme qui tombe des
cieux? Mais qui est cet homme qui tombe amoureux?" (But
Labels Virgin Records, EMI
who is this man falling from the tower? But who is this
Associated acts Nouvelle Vague, MaJiKer man falling from the skies? But who is this man falling
in love?) suggest guilt accompanying love in a time of
Website http://www.camille-music.com
mourning. The song "Ta Douleur" was voted 26th in Aus-
tralia’s Triple J Hottest 100, 2006.
Dalmais,
Camille Dalmais better known as Camille (born in 1978
In June 2007 Camille performed Benjamin Britten’s A
in Paris, France), is a French singer, songwriter and occa-
Ceremony of Carols and a new a cappella work God is sound
sional actress.
(The 12 World Prayers) at L’église Saint-Eustache, Paris.
Camille’s song "1, 2, 3" from Le Sac des Filles was used in
Early life the television ad for Cacharel’s Promesse perfume starring
Camille was born and raised in Paris, France. As a teenag- Laetitia Casta and Matthew Avedon. Her song "Waves"
er she studied ballet and developed an interest in bossa was used in Perrier’s "Melting" television ad.
nova music and American stage musicals.[1] She attended Also in 2007, she contributed to the soundtrack of
the prestigious Lycée International de Saint Germain-en- Pixar’s Ratatouille in the song entitled "Le Festin". This
Laye where she obtained her baccalaureate in literature. style of music, which may be termed "typical Parigot
Thanks to her mother being an English teacher, she grew street singing", is also found in the movie Porco Rosso in
up learning to speak English fluently. She performed her the song "Le Temps des Cerises". Additionally, she pro-
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Camille (singer)
Year Album details Peak Chart Positions Certification
FR BEL CH AUS
(Wa)
2002 Le Sac des Filles 90 – – –
• Released: September 23, 2002
• Label: Virgin/EMI
2005 Le Fil 4 22 48 27 • FR: 2× Platinum[9]
• Released: February 14, 2005
• Label: Virgin
2006 Live au Trianon 22 47 62 –
• Released: March 13, 2006
• Label: Virgin
2008 Music Hole 5 7 25 • FR: Platinum[9]
• Released: April 7, 2008
• Label: Virgin
2011 Ilo Veyou 3 – 24 –
• Released: October 3, 2011
• Label: Virgin/EMI
vides the European French dub voice of Collette in Rata-
touille.
Discography
A new album entitled Music Hole was released on 7
April 2008, again produced in collaboration with MaJiKer. Albums
Music Hole was recorded and mixed by Valgeir Sigurds-
son. The first single from the album entitled "Gospel Guest appearances
With No Lord" was released for online download on 11
February 2008, along with another new song from the al- Awards
bum entitled "Money Note".[4][5]
Her song, "Ta douleur" was featured in the American • 2005 – Prix Constantin for Le Fil.
television program Saturday Night Live. The original • 2006 – Group or artist stage révélation of the year for
sketch aired in October 2010 titled "Les jeunes de Paris" Le fil at the Victoires de la musique.
hosted by actress Emma Stone. In March 2011, singer Mi- • 2006 – Album révélation of the year for Le fil at the
ley Cyrus showcased this song in a similar sketch. The Victoires de la musique.
skit which seemed inspired by Jean-Luc Godard’s Band of • 2007 – BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music (Winner,
Outsiders was entirely in French and involved a dance off Europe).
to the song. • 2009 : Victoires de la Musique – Female group or
She contributed to the track "Putain putain" on Nou- artist of the year
velle Vague’s 2010 album Couleurs Sur Paris for whom she
had previously done work for on their first album. Re- References
cently she appeared on Jérôme Van Den Hole’s self-titled
[1] ^ Jason Ankeny. Biography. Allmusic. Retrieved 21
album on the track, "Debout".
September 2007.
According to her Facebook, her new album titled Ilo
[2] The state of the Union rests on the state of Chad -
Veyou will be released October 3, 2011.[6]
Americas, World - The Independent
[3] http://www.discogs.com/artist/Camille
Personal life [4] Le sac des fans
On November 18, 2010 she gave birth to a son named [5] Camille
Marius, whose father is musician and percussionist Clé- [6] Camille | Facebook
ment Ducol.[7] She is an atheist.[8] [7] La chanteuse Camille est maman - Voici
[8] Cornwell, Jane (11 Oct 2011). "Acrobat on a sound
trampoline". The Australian (Sydney).
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/
acrobat-on-a-sound-trampoline/story-
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Camille (singer)
Year Song Album/Single Notes
2004 "In A Manner Of Speaking" Nouvelle Vague
2004 "Guns Of Brixton" Nouvelle Vague
2004 "Too Drunk To Fuck" Nouvelle Vague
2004 "Making Plans For Nigel" Nouvelle Vague
2005 "Dumb VF" Le Pop En Duo
2005 "Someone Like You" Fast Track (Vocal Mix)
2005 "Si J’Avais Su" Hold-up
2007 "Le Festin" Ratatouille Soundtrack
2009 "Alliance" Around Robert Wyatt
2009 "The Pink Piano" Body-Piano-Machine
2009 "Metropolitain" Metropolitain
2010 "Pretty Face" Here Lies Love
2010 "Putain, Putain" Couleurs Sur Paris
2011 "Nicole" The Singers also featuring Les Petroleuses
2011 "Debout" Jérôme Van Den Hole
e6frg8n6-1226163292117. Retrieved 9 November • Camille’s Take-away shows with Piers Faccini
2011.
[9] ^ InfoDisc : Les Certifications (Albums) du SNEP Persondata
(Bilan par Artiste)
Name Dalmais, Camille
Alternative names
External links Short description
• Official Site (French) / (English) Date of birth 10 March 1978
• Le sac des fans
• Camille interview at musicOMH.com (English) Place of birth
• Camille Audio Interview with Alchemy SBS Radio Date of death
2008 Place of death
• Video from Camille live at Bercy (November 2008)
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• Living people
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