Name: Concrete and Glass
Brand: Nicolas Godin

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BEC5650115

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Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

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Format detail

180 Gram Vinyl With CD Version.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-01-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5060686501159

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Nicolas Godin

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Because Music

Because Music is a French record label that was founded in 2004 by a visionary entrepreneur. With a strong presence in the music industry, Because Music has established itself as an influential force in the global market. The label is listed by GVL with label code LC 33186 and LC 13950, which can often be found on releases manufactured by or licensed to Warner. 

Since its inception, Because Music has been dedicated to discovering and nurturing exceptional talent across various genres. The label boasts an impressive roster of *artists* who have achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success. With their innovative approach to music production and promotion, Because Music continues to push boundaries and challenge conventions.

With a focus on quality and artistic integrity, Because Music strives to provide music lovers with unparalleled listening experiences. Their commitment to delivering exceptional sound quality ensures that fans can fully immerse themselves in the *performers'* creative vision.

Nicolas Godin, born on 25 December 1969 in Paris, France, is a renowned French musician. He gained fame as one half of the music duo Air. With his unique style and musical prowess, Godin has captivated audiences worldwide with his mesmerizing compositions.

Having started his career in the late 1990s, Nicolas Godin quickly rose to prominence with Air's debut album "Moon Safari," which became an instant classic. His innovative approach to music combines elements of electronic, pop, and ambient genres, creating a distinct sound that resonates with listeners.

Throughout his career, Godin has consistently pushed boundaries and experimented with different musical styles. His solo projects showcase his versatility as an artist while staying true to his signature sound. With numerous accolades and collaborations under his belt, Nicolas Godin continues to inspire and influence aspiring musicians around the world.

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When Air’s Nicolas Godin released his debut solo album, Contrepoint (2015), he channelled the influence of Bach into a rich, resonant and hugely rewarding spread of musical explorations. One soundtrack (A Very Secret Service) later, Godin builds on equally fertile conceptual foundations for the follow-up. Released through Because Music, Concrete and Glass is an exquisitely crafted set of variations on architectural reference points: mounted with minimalist precision and delivered with an abundance of pop warmth, it finds Godin in his element, working seductive wonders with poise and style to spare.

For Godin, the album circles back to his formative work as half of ground-breaking French electronic group Air. Revered modern architect Le Corbusier was an influence on the young architecture graduate’s music, notably on his 1997 debut Modular Mix. Twenty-plus years later, Le Corbusier featured on a list of modernist architects Godin was invited to compose tributes for, tributes intended to be heard as the soundtrack to site-specific installations around the world.

In its soft ambient pulse and melting minimalism, lead track The Border is a perfect entry-point to Godin’s hymns to buildings, arranged and co-produced with Pierre Rousseau. Its levitating synths, vocoder vocals and scudding bass hove into view with understated elegance, all the better to accommodate the discreet slow-build of delicate details within. As with Air, Godin makes gorgeously light work of every angle: this is music that seems entirely unperturbed by gravity, occupying an elevated atmosphere of its own.

Concrete and Glass

Music GB

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