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Press kit of the fourth Act of the new concept-album - ElectrOpera - from AstroVoyager
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Press kit August 2015
ElectrOpera: Act 04, Oscillations New album Release April 14, 2015
Digital April 14, 2015
CD April 28, 2015
www.astrovoyager.com
Press contact : Philippe Fagnoni // +33/(0)6 81 32 70 01 // [email protected]
www.astrovoyager.com // www.cosmxplorer.com
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ElectrOpera, a concept in 4 “Acts”… After two concept albums, Temporal Gravitation2 in
2006 and Symphotronic Lunation in 2010 followed by the Lunation Tour, Philippe Fagnoni - alias AstroVoy-ager - is back in 2015 with Oscillations, the Act 04 of his new project started in 2012: ElectrOpera.
This is one step further along this atypical electro-
composer's creative path, taking us deeper into his
musical universe of electro-lyrical fusion.
Philippe Fagnoni creates a new landscape, woven with
the timeless purity of a diva's voice and the sound
of church bells from the Franche-Comté region which
act as an invisible thread linking the celestial
AstroVoyager to his earthly roots.
When electro meets baroque… A string quartet and a mixed choir add to the pow-
erfulness of this musical canvas adorned with electro-
abstract videos which lift the "audi-spectator" into the baroque weightlessness of ElectrOpera.
This is a work in four acts, released at the rate of
one per year (2012 to 2015): Pulsations (Act 01), Modulations (Act 02), Convolutions (Act 03) and Oscil-lations (Act 04). The first ElectrOpera performance
took place on October 19, 2012 at Ornans (25), un-
derlining Fagnoni's attachment to the Franche-Comté
region.
A prolific composer, Philippe Fagnoni created
AstroVoyager - a solo formation allowing his talents
as a keyboard player total freedom - in 2000.
Mixing natural, acoustic and synthetic sounds is very
much the "hallmark" of AstroVoyager, on which he
imposes but one restriction: a mighty sound, enfolding
sumptuous electro-symphonic canvases, completed by
an avant-garde visual choreography.
> Press release Biography
ElectrOpera
Photos gallery
Discography
Contacts
Press Kit AstroVoyager April 2015
Press contact : Philippe Fagnoni // +33/(0)6 81 32 70 01 // [email protected]
www.astrovoyager.com // www.cosmxplorer.com
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Welcome aboard the AstroVoyager, your pilot is
Philippe Fagnoni. This atypical and creative artist
invites you to explore the infinity of his audio-visual
universe, to gravitate to the very limits of electro-
acoustic, of electro-symphonic and now for the third
of his projects started in 2012, of ElectrOpera.
The magnitude is on a par with the great masters of
this art such as Era, Enigma, Vangelis and Jean-Michel
Jarre, or of the most celebrated film score composers
like Hans Zimmer or Eric Serra.
AstroVoyager’s sound painting alternates intimate or-
chestrations with polished, rhythmic compositions en-
riched with a symphonic overlay that the inclusion of
acoustic instruments turns into a bright path to bet-
ter guide the "audi-spectator" through the dream.
Born in Metz in 1974, Fagnoni is an architect of
sound and vision. From the piano keyboard to those
of computers and synthesisers, he fed on the electro
explosion of the 1980s. In 2000, after several collab-
orations on keyboard with various groups, he created
his own solo virtual formation, AstroVoyager. He was
at last able to give free rein to his talents as a
composer with a sole ambition: to take "audi-
spectators" on a journey without them ever having
to get out of their chair.
And the first maxi-CD, self-produced in 2003, hit
home. Fagnoni was instantly signed to the French
label Dreaming-Musea who took over the internation-
al distribution of future productions.
The first album to emerge from this partnership was
Temporal Gravitation2 three years later. That was fol-
lowed in 2010 by a second concept album, Sympho-tronic Lunation, in which the integration of multime-
dia crowned the virtual magnitude of AstroVoyager by
following a lunar cycle through panoramic video pro-
jections to better take us beyond time.
In 2015, now produced by the French label
CosmXplorer and still distributed by Dreaming-Musea,
AstroVoyager is back, concluding his concept in four
EPs started in 2012: ElectrOpera. At the heart of this
new project, an even closer integration of orchestral
instruments, of songs without words and of electro-
abstract videos consolidate the musical and visual
hallmark of AstroVoyager.
Press release
> Biography ElectrOpera
Photos gallery
Discography
Contacts
Press contact : Philippe Fagnoni // +33/(0)6 81 32 70 01 // [email protected]
www.astrovoyager.com // www.cosmxplorer.com
Press Kit AstroVoyager April 2015
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ElectrOpera, an electro-acoustic opera in 4 acts
ElectrOpera takes us to a new level of sound explo-ration and Philippe Fagnoni propels the experience
further into the unexpected.
A real electro-acoustic opera in four acts where the
baroque rubs shoulders with the abstract, opening a
new dimension to the imaginary voyage and inviting
you to explore time and space accompanied by the
sounds that rhythm our
lives. Added to the electro
waves, the celestial purity of
a Diva's voice, the velvety
layers of a string quartet
and the depth of a mixed
choir, are the sounds of
church bells. But make no
mistake, because here is is
very much the symbolism of
the original sound that
counts; the first sound land-
mark of man, the ringing out of
a warning, the sound that calls
people to come together, the sound
that guides.
Overlaying the electro strata - like an
invisible thread linking AstroVoyager to Earth - the
recording of these bells was carried out in four
buildings in Franche-Comté, Fagnoni's adopted home.
Because the originality of this new concept comes
from its regionalism; that of the bells of Franche-
Comté, recorded in Ornans, Besançon, Dole and De-
servillers and that of the collaboration with re-
nowned artists from the region. They include Sophie
Elert (ElectroDiva), the Tetraktys ensemble
(ElectroQuartet conducted by Dominique Miton -
Viola leader of Besançon Symphony Orchestra, First
Prize of Lyon Conservatoire) and an ElectroChoir
formed especially by the choirmaster Stéphane Bar-
çon, all mixed by Flavien Van Landuyt at Zèbre Stu-
dio (F-25 - Aldebert, Les Infidèles, Cirque Plume
soundtracks, ...) and mastered by Jérémy Henry at
Villa Mastering (F-75 Vladimir Cosma, Mylene Farmer,
Indochine, ...). It is as if all the tem-
poral magnitude of ElectrOpera origi-
nated in eastern France.
More than a simple concept
album, this is a total au-
dio-visual show. Conceived
around electro-abstract
geometric shapes created
by Eric Parisi (Inzieye) cut
with aerial views of typical
France-Comté bell towers,
the synopsis of the video
element finally envelops
the "audi-spectator" in
the journey.
Pulsations (Act 01), Modu-
lations (Act 02), Convolutions (Act 03) and Oscilla-
tions (Act 04), the four acts of ElectrOpera which
will be released at a rate of one act per year, are
firmly anchored in the transmitted movement, echo,
sighs and sensations which immerse us in an audio-
visual macrocosm, pulsating with suggestion and
Presse release
Biography
> ElectrOpera ~ Concept Photos gallery
Discography
Contacts
Press contact : Philippe Fagnoni // +33/(0)6 81 32 70 01 // [email protected]
www.astrovoyager.com // www.cosmxplorer.com
Press Kit AstroVoyager April 2015
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ElectrOpera, Act 04 - Oscillations - Out October 2015 - Track list
Oscillation I = To open the last Act of ElectrOpera, a very melancholy piece carried by a glockenspiel melody
on a syncopated rhythm. In the second part of the
song, the strings lines opens onto a romantic and spa-
tial dimension ...
Oscillation II = This very old-school electro oriented
track merge surprisingly typical "Berlin School" rythmic
parts with celestial choirs directed by Stéphane Bar-
çon ... A UFO within ElectrOpera!
Oscillation III = Last space refuge before returning to
Earth ... A track with deep bass, spacey pads and a
theremin melody played on a tactile tablet...
Oscillation IV = Hot electro-trance rhythm, poetic melo-
dy merging ElectroDiva and bells of Franche-Comté...
The ElectrOpera's end is near...
Oscillation V = Back on Earth ... A long piece in three
parts, respecting a pure electro-trance progression. The
middle part gives a central place to strings and choirs,
joined by a typical AstroVoyager's solo synthesizer to
finish on a high note with the electro-rythmic return...
Conclusion = Returning to the introductory theme of all
the AstroVoyager’s concepts albums, the voice of the
ElectroDiva calls us to an abysmal and space echo ...
Thus ends ElectrOpera.
// Bonus tracks //
Oscillation V ~ Red Planet Mix by Marboss Remix electro-synth-pop on a typical 80's rhythm with
current sounds, Marboss's sound hallmark...
Oscillation V ~ Not a Planet Mix by Destillat Quintescene of arpeggiators, powerful rhythmic ... A
remix in pure electro-dark spirit, carried by Destillat ...
Presse release
Biography
> ElectrOpera ~ Track list Photos gallery
Discography
Contacts
Shop ElectrOpera ~ Act 04 ~ Oscillations ~ 2015
6 tracks & 2 bonus - 41 minutes Dreaming DR 8490
Digital version: itunes / virgin / fnac / amazon / cd1d
CD version : Musea Records / cd1d / Fnac / Amazon
www.musearecords.com www.cd1d.com
www.astrovoyager.com www.cosmxplorer.com
Digital price: 4.99 €
CD price : 7.90 €
Press contact : Philippe Fagnoni // +33/(0)6 81 32 70 01 // [email protected]
www.astrovoyager.com // www.cosmxplorer.com
Press Kit AstroVoyager April 2015
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ElectrOpera, Act 03 - Convolutions - Out October 2014 - Track list
Convolution I = Act 03 overture with a martial and
orchestral piece. The end of the song is punctuated by
a typical 80's solo synthesizer, replacing audi-spectator
on the AstroVoyager's orbit ...
Convolution II = AstroVoyager’s Franche-Comté region
Time Hymn, tribute to his home land. Mixture of grand-
father clocks sounds, ElectroDiva voice and bells of
Franche-Comté sounds (Besançon, Dole, Déservillers, Or-
nans...) ... Note the amazing glockenspiel melody.
Convolution III = AstroVoyager's spaceship is placed in
standby position. This rhythm free song is only carried
by the air piano melody. In the background, the syn-
thetic arpeggios convolutions invite the "audi-spectator"
to unleash his imagination ...
Convolution IV = Minimalist track with rhythmic and
catchy melodies. Mid-tempo, typical 80's to current
sounds, this song announced the forthcoming closure of
the ElectrOpera's Act 03.
Convolution V = Last bit of ElectrOpera's Act 03,
marked by the return of the ElectroDiva's voice wearing
a crystalline melody (the AstroVoyager's Anthem) sup-
ported by an electro-trance beat. The journey continues
in Act 04 ...
// Bonus tracks //
Convolution IV ~ Seventh bridge Mix by David Bénard Electro-pop remix based on 7th harmonic, very present
in the original composition.
Convolution V ~ Speed Mix by Fabien Labonde Remix with a surprising introduction played on a toy
piano. It places the ElectroDiva's voice on a speed elec-
tro-beat.
Presse release
Biography
> ElectrOpera ~ Track list Photos gallery
Discography
Contacts
Shop ElectrOpera ~ Act 03 ~ Convolutions ~ 2014
5 tracks & 2 bonus - 30 minutes Dreaming DR 8489
Digital version: itunes / virgin / fnac / amazon / cd1d
CD version : Musea Records / cd1d / Fnac / Amazon
www.musearecords.com www.cd1d.com
www.astrovoyager.com www.cosmxplorer.com
Digital price: 4.99 €
CD price : 7.90 €
Press contact : Philippe Fagnoni // +33/(0)6 81 32 70 01 // [email protected]
www.astrovoyager.com // www.cosmxplorer.com
Press Kit AstroVoyager April 2015
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ElectrOpera, Act 02 - Modulations - Out October 2013 - Track list
Modulation I = Opening the Act 02 of ElectrOpera, a
piece modulated in two parts: the first with the strength
of the symphony orchestra, the second with a deep
atmospheric beat backed up by a powerful synthetic
lead. AstroVoyager takes off again and replaces in or-
bit ...
Modulation II = Viewing position reached and first UFO
viewed: an unexpected encounter between the rich vo-
cals of an ElectroDiva and accents of a vintage dirty
synthetic rhythm. AstroVoyager distills his call to conti-
nue the journey ...
Modulation III = The AstroVoyager saucer captures a
distant message: a female voice invites it to join her
and to leave with her… In the background, the
rhythmic modulations of time mingle with the intensity
of carnal mixtures: a caress, a daydream open space ...
Modulation IV = Down-tempo spatio-temporal modula-
tion around a throbbing synthetic chorus. AstroVoyager
is alone again with you, given the immensity of space:
nostalgia and emotions to share together...
Modulation V = Up-tempo conclusion for Act 02 of
ElectrOpera ! The ElectroDiva voice rings the second
terrestrial ElectrOpera recall. An exchange between
heavenly voice and heady lead over an unleashed elec-
tro-trance synthetic beat, as an air bridge between
Heaven and Earth ...
// Bonus tracks //
Three new remixes by Destillat, famous electro-dark composer from Ornans and faithful accomplice of AstroVoyager's pro-jects for already 10 years.
Modulation III ~ Not Another Dream Mix by Destillat Both celestial and hot remix that gives this track even more
air dimension.
Modulation I ~ Not Another Ghost Mix by Destillat Pure electro-dark remix where symphonic parts are sampled
and peplum-oriented reworked.
Modulation III ~ Not a Hot Mix by Destillat Extremely hot remix with a binary and modulated rhythm.
Presse release
Biography
> ElectrOpera ~ Track list Photos gallery
Discography
Contacts
Shop ElectrOpera ~ Act 02 ~ Modulations ~ 2013
5 tracks & 3 bonus - 35 minutes Dreaming DR 8488
Digital version: itunes / virgin / fnac / amazon / cd1d
CD version : Musea Records / cd1d / Fnac / Amazon
www.musearecords.com www.cd1d.com
www.astrovoyager.com www.cosmxplorer.com
Digital price: 4.99 €
CD price : 7.90 €
Press contact : Philippe Fagnoni // +33/(0)6 81 32 70 01 // [email protected]
www.astrovoyager.com // www.cosmxplorer.com
Press Kit AstroVoyager April 2015
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ElectrOpera, Act 01- Pulsations - Out October 2012 - Track list
Introduction = ElectrOpera overture. Might and mys-
tery blend here, picking up the introductory theme of
all AstroVoyager concept albums. This 2012 re-
orchestration is a chance to construct a call to travel
through an unusual encounter: a Diva's voice.
Pulsation I = The first piece to be composed in this
the project. It hits a lively and nostalgic note. Like lift-
off, you gaze from the window of your virtual spacecraft
onto the patchwork of landscapes below. This is followed
by emptiness and a spatial echo, but always connected
to life and the power of mankind.
Pulsation II = We are in orbit … space sighs con-
trast with a rhythm both haunting and fast. The Diva
continues to exude a call to go ever further in this
detachment from planet Earth.
Pulsation III = The orbit stabilises, it is a time of
calmness. We can begin to observe the immensity of it
all. The string quartet breaks the spatial silence and
sets the rhythm for the rest of the voyage.
Pulsation IV = A second unusual encounter on this
journey. An acoustic/electronic dialogue between violin
and synthesiser.
Pulsation V = End of Act I. This is the first reminder
of Earth. A virtual exchange between synthesisers and
bells, spatialised by the Diva's voice which forms an
aerial bridge between Heaven and Earth.
// Bonus tracks // Pulsation I ~ Prodige Mix by Cédric Leroy: film
score composer. He offers a peplum-orientated remix.
Pulsation II ~ Not a woman Mix by Destillat: dark
electro composer from Ornans. He offers a Gothic
Dark remix, backed by the power of a male voice
choir.
Presse release
Biography
> ElectrOpera ~ Track list Photos gallery
Discography
Contacts
Shop ElectrOpera ~ Act 01 ~ Pulsations ~ 2012
8 tracks - 38 minutes Dreaming DR 8487
Digital version: itunes / virgin / fnac / amazon / cd1d
CD version : Musea Records / cd1d / Fnac / Amazon
www.musearecords.com www.cd1d.com
www.astrovoyager.com www.cosmxplorer.com
Digital price: 4.99 €
CD price : 7.90 €
Press contact : Philippe Fagnoni // +33/(0)6 81 32 70 01 // [email protected]
www.astrovoyager.com // www.cosmxplorer.com
Press Kit AstroVoyager April 2015
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Press release
Biography
ElectrOpera
> Photos gallery Discography
Contacts
© Bruce Pierson ~ www.bruce-pierson.fr
© Dominique Villy ~ www.oeil-de-dom.com
Press contact : Philippe Fagnoni // +33/(0)6 81 32 70 01 // [email protected]
www.astrovoyager.com // www.cosmxplorer.com
Press Kit AstroVoyager April 2015
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Press release
Biography
ElectrOpera
Photos gallery
>Discography Contacts
ASTROVOYAGER - Lunation Tour
Live LP&video / 2011 34 tracks - 120 minutes 2 CDs / 180 mi-
nutes 3 DVDs - Dreaming FGBG9030 / mp3
ASTROVOYAGER - Apollo 11
Single / 2011
3 tracks - 11 minutes / mp3
ASTROVOYAGER - Full Moon RendezVous
EP / 2010
5 tracks - 20 minutes
Vinyl / mp3
ASTROVOYAGER - Symphotronic Lunation
LP / 2010
18 tracks - 55 minutes CD / 60 minutes
DVD - Dreaming DR8460 / mp3
ASTROVOYAGER - Temporal Gravitation²
LP / 2006
15 tracks - 45 minutes
CD Dreaming DR8436 / mp3
ASTROVOYAGER - Gravitation Temporelle
EP / 2003
8 titres - 20 minutes
CD / mp3
Press contact : Philippe Fagnoni // +33/(0)6 81 32 70 01 // [email protected]
www.astrovoyager.com // www.cosmxplorer.com
Press Kit AstroVoyager April 2015
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Press release
Biography
ElectrOpera
Photos gallery
Discography
> Contacts
Design Citro Givré, collectif [moLotov]sKwaTT ~ © Maisons du monde / Bruce Pierson (www.bruce-pierson.fr) / Dominique Villy (www.oeil-de-dom.com)
ASTROVOYAGER Philippe Fagnoni
www.astrovoyager.com
+33 (0)6 81 32 70 01
www.facebook.com/astrovoyager
DISTRTIBUTION DREAMING - A division of MUSEA RECORDS
Bernard Gueffier
www.musearecords.com
+33 (0)3 87 36 18 18
www.facebook.com/Musea.Records
MANAGEMENT
FM MANAGEMENT
Marc Fazio
www.fm-management.net
+33 (0)6 99 43 09 00
www.facebook.com/fmmanagementconcerts
LABEL // PROMOTION CosmXploreR
Philippe Fagnoni
www.cosmxplorer.com
+33 (0)6 81 32 70 01
www.facebook.com/cosmxplorer
AstroVoyager crew
Press Kit AstroVoyager April 2015