Fakear (), born Théo Le Vigoureux on 13 May 1991, is a French DJ,

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and producer of

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Musical style and influence

Boasting a distinct style akin to that of French musician and producer CloZee, Fakear's music is best described as "world bass," a term also used to describe CloZee's music. Many of his songs are characterized by

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n influences; there's an emphasis on

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, transparency, the focus on individual instruments, and the use of word orientation. Specifically,

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ese influences.

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often looks to represent

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—and the sounds of life itself—through the use of

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and

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s. In

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, there is a noticeable absence of regular

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and a sparse

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. All of the rhythms are 'ma'-based and silence is an important part of the songs. Many of these aspects of Japanese music can be heard in Fakear's music.

Discography

Albums

Singles

* *''BIRD'', 2011, digital album * ''PICTURAL EP'', 2011, digital album * ''BACKSTREET EP'', 2011, digital album * ''Washin' Machine'', 2012, digital album * ''Morning In Japan'', 2013, EP * ''Dark Lands'', 2013, EP * ''SAUVAGE'', 2014, EP * ''ASAKUSA'', 2015, EP * ''Animal'', 2016, album * ''Vegetal'', 2016, EP * ''Morning in Japan (Deluxe Edition)'', 2017, EP * ''Karmaprana'', 2017, EP * ''All Glows'', 2018, album * ''Everything Will Grow Again'', 2020, album

External links

*
Fakear's Soundcloud

References

1991 births Living people Counter Records artists French electronic musicians Musicians from Caen {{france-musician-stub