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Mathieu Chedid
Mathieu Chedid
-M- redirects here. For the British musician, see Robin Scott.
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Background information Birth name Born Matthieu Chedid 21 December 1971 (1971-12-21) Boulogne-Billancourt, France Chanson Rock Funk French singer-songwriter bass guitar guitar keyboards drums kazoo vocals 1978 - present Delabel qui2nous2
and poetess of Lebanese descent Andrée Chedid who has written lyrics for him. Chedid took an interest in music at an early age, notably with Julien Voulzy and Pierre Souchon, the sons of Laurent Voulzy and Alain Souchon. Together they formed a few short-lasting groups such as Mat Mat (Checkmate Checkmate), Les bébés fous (The crazy babies) or Les poissons rouges (The "red fish," a French phrase equivalent to the English "goldfish"). In order to jump-start his career, he didn’t hesitate to collaborate with a number of artists, both on stage and on his albums. He has collaborated with NTM, Sinclair and Billy ze Kick. He also performed a duet with his father entitled T’as beau pas être beau in 1978, and has played as the opening act for Texas concerts. Recently, he has collaborated with Sean Lennon on the song "L’éclipse," which is a French remake of Lennon’s song "Parachute." Chedid contributed vocals, lyrics and instrumentals.
-MChedid performs and records under the stage name -M-. As a character, -M- is noted for having a mysterious nature, which he emphasizes by wearing flamboyant clothes, and styling his hair into the shape of an M. This character is the dominating motif in his live performances, music videos, and album art. The vivid and often whimsical imagery they use often relates to the themes of love, and the letter M. The name itself comes from Chedid’s first initial, but it is also identical in pronunciation to the French word aime.
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Personal life
He has a daughter named Billie. He has been dating the actress Audrey Tautou.
Matthieu Chedid (also known as -M-) (born 21 December 1971, in Boulogne-Billancourt) is a French rock singer-songwriter, who is also an accomplished guitar player.
Awards
In 2000, -M- won two Victoires de la musique awards • Male artist of the year • Best concert In 2005, he won four Victoires de la musique awards
Biography
Mathieu Chedid is of Lebanese descent through his paternal grandmother. He is the son of French singer Louis Chedid, and the grandson of the Egyptian-born French writer
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Preceded by Alain Bashung Preceded by Calogero Victoires de la Musique Male artist of the year 2000 Victoires de la Musique Male group or artist of the year 2005
Mathieu Chedid
Succeeded by Henri Salvador Succeeded by Raphaël
• Male artist of the year • Pop album of the year for Qui de nous deux • Best tour • Best music DVD for Les leçons de musique, directed by Émilie Chedid In 2006, he won one Victoires de la musique award (and a César Award) • Best original soundtrack for Ne Le Dis À Personne, directed by Guillaume Canet
• En tête à tête (live, 2005) • Ne le dis à personne (soundtrack, 2006)
Promotional singles
• Le baptême / La grosse bombe (inédit) (1997) • Au suivant (1998) • Je dis aime (1999) • Le complexe du corn flakes (2000)
Discography
• • • • • • Le Baptême (1997) Je dis aime (1999) Le tour de -M- (live, 2001) Labo M (instrumental, 2003) Qui de nous deux ? (2003) -M- au Spectrum (live, 2005)
External links
• Official website (flash) (French) • Labo M website (flash) (French) • Photos of his concert in Festival des Vieilles Charrues (2004) (French) • Interview with -M- (French)
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