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In 2005, he released his first album ''Modern Rhapsodies'' on [[F Communications|FCom]], the label founded by DJ [[Laurent Garnier]], in which he arranged for solo piano tracks from [[Massive Attack]], [[Depeche Mode]], [[Moby]], and [[Aphex Twin]]. He also composed scores for silent movies, such as [[Jean Epstein]]'s 1923 film ''[[Cœur fidèle]]''.{{fact|date=December 2015}}
In 2005, he released his first album ''Modern Rhapsodies'' on [[F Communications|FCom]], the label founded by DJ [[Laurent Garnier]], in which he arranged for solo piano tracks from [[Massive Attack]], [[Depeche Mode]], [[Moby]], and [[Aphex Twin]]. He also composed scores for silent movies, such as [[Jean Epstein]]'s 1923 film ''[[Cœur fidèle]]''.{{fact|date=December 2015}}


''Novö Piano'', Cyrin's second album, was released in 2009 through Kwaidan Records and produced by Marc Collin of [[Nouvelle Vague (band)|Nouvelle Vague]]. It contains cover songs of [[Pixies]], [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]], [[Daft Punk]], and [[MGMT]], among others.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Ceh|first=Yan|title=Novö Pianiste|journal=BLAST|url=http://www.blast.fr/music/maxence-cyrin-novo-pian/|language=French}}</ref> {{As of|2017}}, the music video for Cyrin's cover of Pixies' "[[Where Is My Mind?]]" has been viewed nearly seven million times on Youtube – his version of the song was used in the TV shows ''[[The Leftovers (TV series)|The Leftovers]]'' and ''[[Mr. Robot (TV Series)|Mr. Robot]]'' in addition to the TV spot for the video game ''[[Uncharted 4: A Thief's End]]''. It also features in the 2015 film [[Man Up (film)|Man Up]].
''Novö Piano'', Cyrin's second album, was released in 2009 through Kwaidan Records and produced by Marc Collin of [[Nouvelle Vague (band)|Nouvelle Vague]]. It contains cover songs of [[Pixies]], [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]], [[Daft Punk]], and [[MGMT]], among others.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Ceh|first=Yan|title=Novö Pianiste|journal=BLAST|url=http://www.blast.fr/music/maxence-cyrin-novo-pian/|language=French}}</ref> {{As of|2017}}, the music video for Cyrin's cover of Pixies' "[[Where Is My Mind?]]" has been viewed over seven million times on Youtube – his version of the song was used in the TV shows ''[[The Leftovers (TV series)|The Leftovers]]'' and ''[[Mr. Robot (TV Series)|Mr. Robot]]'' in addition to the TV spot for the video game ''[[Uncharted 4: A Thief's End]]''. It also features in the 2015 film [[Man Up (film)|Man Up]].


In 2012, the album ''The Fantasist'' was released on the record label EOS Records. It is, at the same time, a musical self-portrait and an imaginary movie soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ekleroshock.com/index.php?/artist/maxence-cyrin/ | title = Maxence Cyrin | accessdate = 11 Mar 2013 | work = Ekleroshock}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.discogs.com/Maxence-Cyrin-The-Fantasist/release/3521595 | title = Maxence Cyrin – The Fantasist | accessdate = 11 Mar 2013 | work = Discogs}}</ref>
In 2012, the album ''The Fantasist'' was released on the record label EOS Records. It is, at the same time, a musical self-portrait and an imaginary movie soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ekleroshock.com/index.php?/artist/maxence-cyrin/ | title = Maxence Cyrin | accessdate = 11 Mar 2013 | work = Ekleroshock}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.discogs.com/Maxence-Cyrin-The-Fantasist/release/3521595 | title = Maxence Cyrin – The Fantasist | accessdate = 11 Mar 2013 | work = Discogs}}</ref>

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Maxence Cyrin
OriginParis, France
LabelsEvidence Classics
WebsiteMaxenceCyrin.net

Maxence Cyrin is a French pianist and composer living in Paris.

Early life

As a child, Cyrin studied classical piano at a conservatory. In his teenage years, he was exposed to new-wave and techno, greatly influencing his first recordings, also made during these years. He subsequently made recordings with independent electro labels.[1] A few years later, he recorded an LP of piano compositions titled Instants on independent record label Sine Terra Firma, which has also released Yann Tiersen's debut album.

From pop to classical music

In 2005, he released his first album Modern Rhapsodies on FCom, the label founded by DJ Laurent Garnier, in which he arranged for solo piano tracks from Massive Attack, Depeche Mode, Moby, and Aphex Twin. He also composed scores for silent movies, such as Jean Epstein's 1923 film Cœur fidèle.[citation needed]

Novö Piano, Cyrin's second album, was released in 2009 through Kwaidan Records and produced by Marc Collin of Nouvelle Vague. It contains cover songs of Pixies, Nirvana, Daft Punk, and MGMT, among others.[2] As of 2017, the music video for Cyrin's cover of Pixies' "Where Is My Mind?" has been viewed over seven million times on Youtube – his version of the song was used in the TV shows The Leftovers and Mr. Robot in addition to the TV spot for the video game Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. It also features in the 2015 film Man Up.

In 2012, the album The Fantasist was released on the record label EOS Records. It is, at the same time, a musical self-portrait and an imaginary movie soundtrack.[3][4]

In 2014, he signed with the new classical record label Evidence Classics, founded by sound engineer Nicolas Bartholomée (Aparté). In 2015, he released the album Nocturnes, a collection of ten compositions for solo piano.

Cyrin's album Novö Piano 2 was released on November 13, 2015, and is another collection of solo piano covers.

In June 2016, he performs in the USA during 3 weeks.

In September 2017, Apple takes his piano version of Arcade Fire's song "No Cars go" for the inauguration of The Steve Jobs Theater.

He works actually on a new album of personal compositions with piano and strings.

Fashion industry involvement

He is regularly involved in world of fashion, composing and playing music for fashion shows including Chanel, Lanvin, Valentino, Margiela, and Hermès, and has participated in projects in the contemporary art world.[citation needed]

Selected discography

Albums

  • Modern Rhapsodies (2005) F Communications
  • Novö Piano (2010) Kwaidan Records
  • The Fantasist (2012) Ekler'o'shock[5]
  • Nocturnes (Solo Piano) (2014) Evidence/Little Tribeca
  • Novö Piano 2 (2015) Evidence/Little Tribeca

References

  1. ^ "Les atristestes: Maxence Cyrin" (in French). France Télévisions Interactiv. 2010. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
  2. ^ Ceh, Yan. "Novö Pianiste". BLAST (in French).
  3. ^ "Maxence Cyrin". Ekleroshock. Retrieved 11 Mar 2013.
  4. ^ "Maxence Cyrin – The Fantasist". Discogs. Retrieved 11 Mar 2013.
  5. ^ Zorgniotti, Denis (March 12, 2012). "Maxence Cyrin – The Fantaisist". Benzine Magazine (in French).