Dead Hollywood Stars is a cross-genre electronic music project of the Canadian musician John Sellekaers. Because of its use of guitars and nostalgic atmospheres journalists have compared the project's sound to the work of Italian composer Ennio Morricone.[1]
Dead Hollywood Stars | |
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| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada Belgium |
| Genres | Electronic |
| Years active | 2000 |
| Members | John Sellekaers |
| Past members | Cedrik Fermont Hervé Thomas |
History edit
The first Dead 02/12/2001Stars album, Gone West, was based on Country & Western themes, and was released in 2000 through the Mad Monkey label.[2][3]
In 2002 Dead Hollywood Stars released an album in CD format, titled Junction. A BBC reviewer descrived the sound as cinematic and luxurious.[4]
The 2005 album, Smoke and Mirrors, had a more pop music style and included contributions from Quentin de Hemptinne on guitars and drummer Alex Grousset.[5]
Past members edit
Past members of Dead Hollywood Stars have included: Cedrik Fermont and Hervé Thomas.
Discography edit
- Gone West, 2000, CD
- Wagon of Miracles, 2000, 12"
- Junctions, 2002, CD
- Junctions/Gone West, 2002, 2xCD
- Smoke and Mirrors, 2005, CDEP
References edit
- ^ "Dead Hollywood Stars Smoke and Mirrors". Grooves Magazine, 2006-10-30. Archived at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Dead Hollywood Stars :: Gone West (Mad Monkey)". Igloo Mag, 02/12/2001
- ^ "Album Reviews". Ear Pollution, review by Mark Teppo
- ^ "Dead Hollywood Stars Junctions Review " BBC Music, Colin Buttimer 2002
- ^ "Dead Hollywood Stars :: Smoke and Mirrors EP (Hymen, CD)". Igloo Magazine, 07/13/2005
External links edit
- Dead Hollywood Stars Official site
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