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Christine Ott
Born (1963-08-10) 10 August 1963 (age 61)
Strasbourg, France
GenresClassical crossover, avant-garde, experimental, free improvisation, art music, contemporary classical
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Ondes Martenot, keyboards, vocals
Years active1995–present
Websitewww.christineott.fr

Christine Ott (born 10 August 1963)[1] is a French pianist, vocalist, ondist - a specialist in ondes Martenot[2] and composer.

She was a member of Yann Tiersen band for eight years and also played for classical orchestras for ten years. She collaborated with Tindersticks, Syd Matters or Jean-Philippe Goude.

She released two albums; Solitude Nomade in 2009 and Only Silence Remains[3] in 2016, and also an original soundtrack for Murnau's Tabu[4] in 2016. She created several live soundtracks shows, as her work on Lotte Reiniger's movies or on Flaherty's Nanook of the north.

She created the duo Snowdrops with Mathieu Gabry in 2015. Together they composed the original score of Manta Ray (film) by Phuttiphong Aroonpheng.[5]

Discography

Solo works

As guest or session musician

As member of Yann Tiersen

Soundtracks

Personal works

  • 2011 La fin du silence by Roland Edzard
  • 2016 Minute Bodies by Stuart Staples, Thomas Belhom and Christine Ott
  • 2018 Manta Ray (film) by Phuttiphong Aroonpheng, with Snowdrops[7]

Collaborations

Ciné-concerts and performances

Classical music

Videography

  • 2005 Live with Radiohead
  • 2006 On Tour, Yann Tiersen
  • 2010 Carte blanche to Christine Ott, Neuilly Theater

References

  1. ^ "Alsace: Christine Ott, maîtresse des ondes Martenot - L'Alsace". Federation-Martenot.fr (in French). Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  2. ^ "Making the Ondes Martnot Speak", on de London philharmonia website, music by Christine Ott
  3. ^ Kaill, Gary (13 May 2016). "'Ott's compositions are shadowy and minimal, the melodies subtly sketched, and arrangements given space and light. It makes for a set that rewards repeated listens'". the skinny. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Chuter, Jack (15 December 2016). "'Christine Ott's score for F. W. Murnau and Robert Flaherty's 1931 silent film Tabu instigates a particularly profound atmospheric overhaul'". ATTN:magazine. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Batlle, Diego (9 September 2018). "'Climatic, minimalist, intoxicating, hypnotic and at times surrealistic in its circular structure, Manta Ray has an unusually seductive capacity for a first film (the musical contribution of the French duo composed of Christine Ott and Mathieu Gabry is also precious).'". Otros Cines. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Foudre! - Video clip excerpt from EARTH soundtrack, live at St Merri Church, Paris, Video by As Human Pattern
  7. ^ Kuipers, Richard (7 September 2018). "'Manta Ray is especially well served by the subtle soundscapes created by French duo Christine Ott and Mathieu Gabry'". Variety. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)