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Christophe Maé

 
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  • Active: 2000s
  • Genres: Rock
  • Instrument: Guitar, Harmonica, Chant
  • Representative Albums: "Mon Paradis," "Comme à la Maison"

Biography

French folk-pop singer Christophe Maé first earned widespread notice as an actor, co-starring in the smash stage musical Le Roi Soleil. Born October 16, 1975, in Carpentras, Maé -- the son of an amateur jazz musician -- began studying violin at age six, a decade later adding guitar and harmonica (the latter in tribute to Stevie Wonder, an enormous influence over his subsequent musical direction). After several years playing clubs and cabarets in the south of France, Maé relocated to Paris, where he came to the attention of producer Dove Attia. Cast as Monsieur, the brother of Le Roi Soleil's title character, he joined the production in late 2005 and immediately vaulted to national fame. The success of the musical forced Maé to temporarily mothball his solo career, but upon exiting Le Roi Soleil in the spring of 2007 he issued his debut LP, Mon Paradis. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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Christophe Maé
Birth name Christophe Martichon
Born October 16, 1975 (1975-10-16) (age 34)
Origin Carpentras, France
Genres Pop
Folk pop
Soft Rock
Singer-Songwriter
Adult contemporary
Years active 2007—present
Labels Warner Bros.
Website http://www.christophe-mae.fr/home

Christophe Maé (born October 16, 1975) is a French singer who has played the role of Monsieur in the musical Le Roi Soleil since 2005. He is best known for the songs "Ça marche" and "Et vice Versailles".

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Career

Maé learned to play the violin at age 6, and later began playing the guitar and harmonica at age 16 after he was immobilised from a chronic illness. He has stated that this was the time when he became inspired by Stevie Wonder[1].

Releases

Maé's first album was entitled Sa Danse Donne, and released in 2002-2003. This album is not considered his first studio album. He released his first studio album, Mon paradis (My Paradise) on March 19, 2007, with the singles "On s'attache", "Parce qu'on sait jamais" and "Ça fait mal". His fourth single is "Belle Demoiselle". Mon Paradis was France's second best-selling album of 2007 after Life in Cartoon Motion by Mika, selling more than 900 000 albums to date.

Maé opened for Seal at the Grand Rex in Paris and for Cher at the Zénith de Paris, both in 2004.

Musical style

Maé's music is largely acoustic. He has cited Bob Marley, Ben Harper, Tracy Chapman, and Jack Johnson as well as French singer-songwriters Francis Cabrel and Gérald De Palmas as musical influences. He allegedly began to learn harmonica as a tribute to Stevie Wonder, who is commonly cited as his biggest influence musically. [2]

Personal life

He is married to Nadège Maé. Their first son, named Jules, was born in March 2008.[3]

Discography

Studio albums

Year Information Charts Certification
FR FR (DL) BEL SWI
2007 Mon paradis
  • 1st studio album
  • Sortie : March 19 2007
  • Format : CD, download
1
1
3
18
 France : Diamond[4]
2008 Comme à la maison
  • Acoustic album
  • Sortie : September 29 2008
  • Format : Double CD
1
?
3
13

Singles

Year Title Chart positions Album
FR FR (DL) SWI BEL
2007 "On s'attache" 1 2 27 4 Mon paradis
"Parce qu'on sait jamais" 6 12 52 10
"Ça fait mal" — 3 — 16
2008 "Belle Demoiselle" 13 13 74 10
"C'est ma terre" - ? 91 18 Comme à la maison
"Mon p'tit gars" 2 ? - 33

Awards

References

  1. ^ Christophe Mae
  2. ^ http://www.intellego.fr/soutien-scolaire-CE1/aide-scolaire-Francais/dictee-corrigee-sur-CHRISTOPHE-MAE/31896
  3. ^ http://www.paperblog.fr/541194/christophe-mae-est-papa/
  4. ^ http://www.disqueenfrance.com/certifications/album.asp?forme_certif=15&annee=25

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Miss Dominique		 Victoires de la Musique
Group or artist popular révélation of the year
2008		 Succeeded by
Sefyu
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"On s'attache" (2007)
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