Disco Legend Cerrone Joins Rising French Rockers The Blackmordia On Remix Of Studio 54 Inspired Track
LISTEN TO "54 - CERRONE REMIX" HERE
Friday, May 19th: Today, rising Parisian rock band The Blackmordia and renowned disco pioneer Cerrone release “54 - Cerrone Remix” a reconceived electro-disco version of the band’s latest disco-rock single “54”.
The track is a lascivious tribute to the freedom and ecstasy of the most iconic nightclub in the world, Studio 54, where Cerrone spent many nights debuting the hottest hits of the disco era. Recalling the atmosphere of Studio 54 Cerrone explains, “It was not a nightclub, it was a theater transformed as a discotheque. The floor was incredible, the people came with incredible clothes. You would be in jail if you left the house like we did.”
As one of Europe's most influential disco artists and producers, Cerrone brings all the elements of 70s disco fever to The Blackmordia’s sparkling pop-rock anthem. Groovy guitar riffs and dreamy synths evoke the free-spirited energy of Studio 54’s star-studded dance floor.
“I found the vocals particularly inspiring. I'm really happy and proud of this collaboration,” Cerrone says about the song.
“When we finalized the first version of ‘54,” I was listening to a lot of Cerrone records at that time,” The Blackmordia founder & drummer Sofiane Seddiki says. “It clicked for me that Cerrone was one of the only french artists present at the studio 54 and he’s still alive. We had some friends in common so I immediately asked for a meeting, met Cerrone at his house in Paris. We had an amazing time, he was talking about his amazing career and the artistic freedom that he represents. What an honor to be able to say that we have the godfather of the French Touch movement, a true disco legend on our first album. Super grateful.”
Listen to “54 - Cerrone Remix” here: https://lnk.to/54FeatCerrone
“The experience of working with Cerrone was truly special. Being that ‘54’ is an homage to the essence and spirit of late 70’s disco music, the chance to work with an artist like him, who was a pioneer of the genre and who is additionally one of the biggest French names in the world pop culture, has been a tremendous opportunity for us,” says Enzo Munari, The Blackmordia’s vocalist and guitarist.
“Working with Cerrone on “54” was like a dream come true. We have always been inspired by Disco and French Touch music. He’s a pioneer of these genres. And now we are so proud that he’s part of our journey,” says Max Kurtz, The Blackmordia’s lead guitarist and synthesizers.
“We are extremely proud and honored. Cerrone is one of the pioneers of disco/dance music and contributed so much to the electronic genre. Working with such an iconic figure like him is definitely an incredible experience to us,” says Peter Moisan, The Blackmordia’s lead vocalist.
The remix marks a new era for The Blackmordia, having previously toured with KISS and Bring Me The Horizon, the band have set their sets on bringing back what it means to be a rockstar.
Originally formed in Paris in 2014 by a 14-year-old Seddiki, the band consists of bassist Luke Hastoas, guitarist/singer Enzo Munari, and guitarist/synth player Max Kurtz, and vocalist/frontman Peter Moisan. A DIY band at heart, The Blackmordia has been making waves internationally supporting legendary acts like KISS, Nickelback, Bring Me The Horizon, Nothing But Thieves on their European arena tours, and are gearing up for the release of their debut album later this year.
Hell bent on not wanting to “be a band that seemed like any other,” the five-piece rock band uses a melting pot of influences to create their synth-rock sound. They blend the goth-pop vibes of The Cure, the new wave rush of Depeche Mode, the pure power hedonism of Judas Priest, and the slick neon futures of their native French Touch influences.
“People think that Daft Punk and Def Leppard don’t mix,” says Seddiki. “We disagreed, so we did it. A lot of our songs are very pop-ish, but our visuals are very strong and inspired by the hard rock bands of the ‘80s. That’s a contrast we love. Look at Justice – they're electro, but when I saw their first album cover I thought they were a metal band.”
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ABOUT THE BLACKMORDIA: Punk, pop, pomp, and a whole lotta poise – these are the ingredients that make up the arena-threatening French electro-rock outfit The Blackmordia. With a singular vision and bags of attitude, they tread that curious line between not giving a f**k and wanting to mean everything to everyone. Since their creation in 2014 by drummer Sofianne Seddiki, the band has toured across Europe with rock legends KISS, metalcore pioneers Bring Me The Horizon, and new-age alt band Nothing But Thieves. Now, the quintet has set their sights on being a band like no other, blending the goth pop influences of The Cure with their native French Touch origins in an amalgam of sexy rockstar moxie. That same independent spirit drives The Blackmordia engine, having formed their own record label Throne Music to prevent any outsider A&R interference. This is all being done on their terms. They’re not a band that does things by half measures.
ABOUT CERRONE: Cerrone was only 17 when he started his first band, Kongas, a funky Afrobeat and afro-latin music influenced combo. In Summer 72, while playing drums in St Tropez, the young musician was spotted but music mogul Eddie Barclay who decided to sign him and his band. In 1976, Cerrone started dreaming of a record mixing prog work soul and funk, orchestral composition and synthesized sounds. The French musician became a huge star, producing disco smashes including Je Suis Music, Look For Love, Hooked On You & Give Me Love. With five Grammy Awards, Marc Cerrone has sold over 30 million records worldwide including eight million copies of the Billboard Dance chart No 1, Supernature, considered his magnum opus, which merged symphonic orchestrations with the rigid sounds of synthesizers. The most sampled French artist in the history of music, Cerrone opened the doors to the French Touch movement. Daft Punk, Bob Sinclar (who sold 1 million copies of his Cerrone by Bob Sinclair album) and even Massive Attack have been influenced by the legendary producer. Widely considered one of the most influential artists of the disco-era, Cerrone can also be considered an early pioneer and purveyor of dance music, inspiring countless of other artists in recent decades. |
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