Simon Henner, French 79, a French electronic recording artist and live performer, will release his ‘TEENAGERS’ LP on May 5, 2023. He has released the album’s lead single, “Burning Legend,” along with an exclusive music video.
The visual aesthetic direction for French 79 has always been handled by the Cauboyz pair. a remarkably uncommon balance between work and life.
They are part of French 79’s project. We spent our childhood and teenage years together. We understand each other at a glance. It’s crazy to be that much on the same page.
A young youngster waving a flag as though he wished to bring it to life served as the inspiration for the main concept of TEENAGERS’ artwork. Adults would have been perplexed as to the purpose. But the kid doesn’t seem to mind. He builds his own world around it since he is so proud of it.
This image perfectly fits into my idea of adolescence and its adventurous, experimental side. It’s naive, spontaneous, simple and beautiful… I yearn for moments like this in my adult life.
The Marseille-based artist is known for his distinctive take on the synth-wave genre, which is reflected in his most recent two albums, “Olympic” and “Joshua,” both of which achieved significant success. He was inspired by the sounds of Kraftwerk, Giorgio Moroder, and sci-fi soundtracks from the 1980s.
Henner has worked with artists such as Laurent Garnier and Vincent Delerm, and he was a member of the well-known Marseille bands Nasser and Husbands before going solo. His 2016 single “Diamond Veins,” which featured Sarah Rebecca, has since been certified platinum, and it has been remixed by the likes of Tisto under the deep house VER:WEST alias.
As the first single of French 79’s new album, ‘Burning Legend’ evokes the jubilant period of adolescence. With age, we tend to move away from it. But the memory of the first experiences and the ardour remain in us, as we want to preserve it. Founding moment in the search for identity, the musical choices then participate in defining us socially. As an extension of the visual of the album, this music video introduces the audience to several situations in which French 79’s is embodied by human characters. Like a emblem, they carry the musician’s identity, they claim it and support it. Music is a part of us ; it accompanies us in our daily life and evokes in us the memories of an age Where everything was yet to be discovered and where nothing was for sure. – The Cauboyz duo explains their vision
French 79 is a young contemporary artist that possesses a wide range of skills and an ear for music from all genres.
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