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Gigi D'Agostino
DJ, remixer and music producer Gigi D'Agostino
DJ, remixer and music producer Gigi D'Agostino
Background information
Born December 17, 1967 (1967-12-17) (age 40)
Origin Torino, Italy
Genre(s) Electronic/Dance, Trance
Years active 1994 -
Label(s) Arista Records, ZYX Music

Luigino Celestino Di Agostino, better known as Gigi D'Agostino, (born 17 December 1967) is an Italian DJ, remixer and music producer. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Electronic music is music that employs Electronic musical instruments and Electronic Music technology in its production This article is about music for dancing in general You may also be looking for Electronic dance music. Trance is a style of Electronic dance music that developed in the 1990s Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Arista Records (ˈɛərɪstə is an American Record label. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operates under the ZYX Music is a German Record label which was founded in 1971 by Bernhard Mikulski. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest A disc jockey (also known as DJ or deejay) is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience A remix is an alternative version of a song different from the original version In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing In 1986 he started his career as a DJ spinning Italo Disco, and releasing his first mix "Psychodelic". A disc jockey (also known as DJ or deejay) is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience Italo-Disco, is a very wide term that describes the 80's non UK European Disco productions

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Biography

Gigi D'Agostino's sign includes the Chinese character "wǔ" meaning "to dance".
Gigi D'Agostino's sign includes the Chinese character "wǔ" meaning "to dance".

Born in Turin, Gigi D'Agostino spent an eventful childhood between his native city and Brescia (where the Media Records studios are placed). Brescia ( Lombard: Brèsa) is a city in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. As a child, Gigi D'Agostino always had a big hope: to be someone in the world of disco music. Disco is a Genre of dance-oriented music whose origins are hard to define Working first as a mason and fitter, he started his musical career as a DJ by organizing parties in clubs. The craft of stonemasonry has existed since the dawn of Civilization - creating Buildings structures and Sculpture using stone from the earth His debut was in a club near Turin called "Woodstock". He was a resident DJ of Ultimo Impero (an Italian disco) from 1993 to 1998.

D'Agostino's first release was "Noise Makers Theme", a double-A sided record with a track by Daniele Gas on the other side, which launched the Noise Maker label, under the direction of Italian house producer Gianfranco Bortolotti. D'Agostino would continue working with Daniele Gas, as well as Mauro Picotto's production team for the following years. Mauro Picotto (born December 25, 1966 in Cavour, Italy) is an Italian Electronic dance music artist

His 1999 single "Bla Bla Bla" became a major European hit. " Bla Bla Bla " is the name of a song made by Gigi D'Agostino. He described this single as "a piece I wrote thinking of all the people who talk and talk without saying anything!"[1] Other hit singles included L'Amour Toujours, "Another Way", "La Passion", "The Riddle", as well as "Super (1, 2, 3)", "'Carillon" (remix of Italian DJ Magic Box) and, more recently "Goodnight". L'Amour Toujours (Also named " I'll Fly with You " is a popular Vocal house song composed by Gigi d'Agostino. "Another Way" is the name of a song made by Italian DJ and trance artist Gigi D'Agostino in 1999, which was first released on the L'Amour Toujours " La Passion " is the name of a song made by Gigi D'Agostino. " The Riddle " is a Electronica song by Gigi D'Agostino as a remix of Nik Kershaw 's song "The Riddle", which was released " Super (1 2 3 " is the name of a song made by Gigi D'Agostino in 2001 and releases in a single CD in Dance genre (and nearly Trance A carillon (/kaʁijɔ̃/ /ˈkærɪljɒn/ or /kəˈrɪljən/ is a Musical instrument consisting of at least 23 cast bronze cup-shaped bells which are played

As a DJ, D'Agostino is known as one of the "pioneers of Mediterranean Progressive Dance"[2] consisting of minimalistic sounds and catchy, Latin melodies and especially Mediterranean melodies. As a producer, Gigi D’Agostino’s strength - or "Gigi Dag", the pseudonym he uses for himself in club productions - lies in transforming a piece, originally destined only for the discos, into a success for the main-stream public.

After successes like "Sweetly", he joined the team of Gianfranco Bortolotti, the general manager of Media Records and suddenly reached the top of the hit parades. His single "FLY", published in 1996 with BXR Noise Maker, the label created by Media Records for the Mediterranean Progressive house, reached the top of the sales in Italy. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest This was followed by his single "Gigi's Violin".

Subsequently Gigi D'Agostino released the song "Angel's Symphony" with R.A.F. by Mauro Picotto, a friend from Media Records. Mauro Picotto (born December 25, 1966 in Cavour, Italy) is an Italian Electronic dance music artist His biggest project was the self-titled album Gigi D'Agostino, consisting of 19 tracks, which sold over 60,000 copies. Track listing "Gigi D'Agostino" "Emotion" "Angels Symphony" "Before" "Love & Melody" "Sweetly"

L'Amour Toujours album (1999).
L'Amour Toujours album (1999).

After his rise to success, Gigi D'Agostino musical style changed, with his sound becoming more melodic, at midway between House and Progressive, with more energetic and melodious sonorities and less obsessive rhythms, also known as italodance. House music is a style of Electronic dance music initially popularized in mid-1980s Discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino Progressive electronic dance music (often referred to as just progressive) usually refers to differentiate various offshoot styles of Electronic dance music from Italodance, 'Nu Italo Disco' 'Nu-Italo' or just 'Italo' is a derivate of the Eurodance genre which became popular in Europe in the late 1990s to early 2000s

In 1997 he released the single "Gin Lemon", followed by 1998 "'Elisir (Your Love)" (1998), "Cuba Libre" (1999) and "Bla Bla Bla" (1999). Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Gin Lemon is an EP released by Gigi D'Agostino in 1997 The track Gin Lemon was also released as a single and a Maxi-single. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) "Cuba Libre" ( Free Cuba) is a song by Gloria Estefan, released as the third single from her eighth Studio album, Gloria! " Bla Bla Bla " is the name of a song made by Gigi D'Agostino. He later released the album Eurodance Compilation which contained 5 unpublished tracks. With this compilation he earned a Platinum Disc and was awarded with "Best Producer in 1999" at the Italian Dance Awards. In October, Gigi D’Agostino released another hit single, entitled "Another Way".

In 1999 his album, L'Amour Toujours (released in 2001 in the United States), including 23 tracks on two CDs including the song "L'Amour Toujours", brought him to the 10th position in the sales parade in Italy and as a result he earned another Platinum Disc. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) L'Amour Toujours is the sixth album by Italian DJ Gigi D'Agostino. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the L'Amour Toujours (Also named " I'll Fly with You " is a popular Vocal house song composed by Gigi d'Agostino.

2000s

In 2000, his remake of the Nik Kershaw song "The Riddle" sold 1,000,000 copies in Germany, and 200,000 copies in France. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Nik Kershaw (born Nicholas David Kershaw March 1 1958, Bristol, England) is an English Singer-songwriter, popular Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. He also released the albums Tecno Fes (August 2000) and Tecno Fes E. P. Vol. 2 (December 2000).

In 2001 he released L'Amour Toujours E. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. P. , consisting of 3 songs: two new versions of "L'amour Toujours" and "Un giorno credi", a single made in collaboration with Edoardo Bennato. Edoardo Bennato ( July 23, 1949) is an Italian Singer-songwriter. "Un giorno credi" reached the top of the parades in Italy and became one of the most played songs in the national and international music networks. He was also awarded with "Best DJ-producer of the year" at the "Red Bull Awards" in Italy.

In 2001 he also released the hit "Super", as a result of a collaboration with Albertino (an Italian music artist), which won him the awards "Best Dance Producer" at the PIM (Italian Music Award); and "Public Award" at the Danish DJs Award in Copenhagen, Denmark. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Copenhagen (ˌkəʊpənˈheɪgən ˌkəʊpənˈhɑːgən ˈkəʊpənˌheɪgən ˈkəʊpənˌhɑːgən kʰøb̥ənˈhɑʊ̯ˀn kʰøb̥m̩ˈhɑʊ̯ˀn is the capital and largest city The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe In December of that year he released Il Grande Viaggio, a compilation of his favourite songs, including old electronic pieces and new rhythms and melodies. Electronic music is music that employs Electronic musical instruments and Electronic Music technology in its production As a result, he was awarded with "Best Dance Producer" at the Italian Dance Awards.

In 2003 he released the single "Ripassa", a hit which is very important for his next productions. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. This songs is slowlier and has got some techno influence.

On July 15, 2004, his compilation "Euro Dance" won Platinum certification with 120,000 copies sold in a few weeks. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "

Tecno Fes Vol. 2.
Tecno Fes Vol. 2.
L'Amour Toujours II.
L'Amour Toujours II.

Gigi D'Agostino has played in some well known clubs throughout Europe including in Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands,Czech Republic at the Karlòvy Lazne, Germany, Switzerland and England (in 1996 he played at the Ministry of Sound in London with Mauro Picotto) . A club is an association of people united by a common interest or goal Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Ministry of Sound ( MoS) is a global dance music brand and a Nightclub in Elephant and Castle, Southwark, South London, officially London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Mauro Picotto (born December 25, 1966 in Cavour, Italy) is an Italian Electronic dance music artist

In 2006 he created his own new record label, called "Noisemaker Hard", to differentiate the style of music released under his older record label, "Noisemaker". Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

In 2007 Gigi invented a new genre of music: the "Lento Violento". Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Lento Violento is a style of Electronic dance music that developed in Italy. This new genre is characterized by slow bpm and a very strong techno influence. As a result, a Lento Violento song is very slow and violent. He released Lento Violento e Altre Storie, a compilation which contains two cds and his new 35 Lento Violento songs. Lento Violento e Altre Storie is a double CD album by Gigi D'Agostino, released on April 27th, 2007. Lento Violento is a style of Electronic dance music that developed in Italy. The most important hit is "Ginnastica Mentale". After some months, he released the compilation "La musica che pesta" under the name "Lento Violento Man" which contains two cds for a total of 38 not mixed songs that are suitable to dance or for DJs, but not for home listening.

Discography

Albums

Compilations

DJ Mixes

Singles

References

  1. ^ Confidanza Forum
  2. ^ Yahoo! Music

External links

L'Amour Toujours (Also named " I'll Fly with You " is a popular Vocal house song composed by Gigi d'Agostino. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. " Super (1 2 3 " is the name of a song made by Gigi D'Agostino in 2001 and releases in a single CD in Dance genre (and nearly Trance See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. " Objection (Tango " and " Te Aviso Te Anuncio (Tango " ( English: I Warn You I Announce You are Latin pop - rock / tango "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. " I Wonder Why " is a Doo-wop Song, written by Maxwell Anderson ( Lyrics) and Ricardo Weeks, and first recorded Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. L'Amour Toujours (Also named " I'll Fly with You " is a popular Vocal house song composed by Gigi d'Agostino.
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