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culture1 month ago•378 min saved

Kavinsky’s Nightcall composer dies at 50, leaving Drive’s haunting legacy

French electro-pop producer Kavinsky, born Vincent Belorgey, has died at 50. The tracks he created, especially Nightcall which set the mood for the Drive soundtrack, left a lasting imprint on pop culture. He was found at his Paris home with the death under investigation but not deemed suspicious; France’s Culture Minister and President Macron paid tribute, and Kavinsky had recently performed Nightcall at the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony.

via NBC News|

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music1 month ago•16 min saved

Kavinsky, Synthwave Icon Behind Nightcall, Dies at 50

Kavinsky, the French DJ-producer behind Nightcall and a defining force in the Drive soundtrack, was found dead at his Paris home at 50; authorities opened an inquiry into the death, with no suspicious circumstances reported. Born Vincent Belorgey, he built a synthwave persona and later found success with OutRun and collaborations with the Weeknd and Phoenix, with his music continuing to resonate in film, gaming, and even the 2024 Paris Olympics; tributes poured in from President Macron and other artists.

via Rolling Stone|

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entertainment1 month ago•192 min saved

Kavinsky, Nightcall’s Creator, Dies at 50 in Paris

French DJ Kavinsky, real name Vincent Belorgey and known for the synth-pop hit Nightcall, was found dead at his Paris home; an investigation into the cause of death is underway. The 50-year-old, who opened for Daft Punk in 2007 and whose Nightcall featured in Drive and the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony, has drawn tributes from French officials including culture minister Catherine Pégard and President Emmanuel Macron.

via CNN|

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culture1 month ago•1 min saved

Kavinsky, Nightcall Star, Dies in Paris at 50

French DJ Kavinsky (real name Vincent Belorgey) has died at his Paris home at age 50. The artist behind the 2010 hit Nightcall, which soundtracked Drive’s opening and featured at the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony, was a key figure in the French Touch scene. Tributes poured in from President Emmanuel Macron and Culture Minister Catherine Pégard. Paris prosecutors opened an investigation into the death, with authorities noting headaches prior to death and a suspected stroke; no suspicious items were found at the scene. Kavinsky helped shape French electronic music alongside Daft Punk, Justice and Sebastian.

via BBC|

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