ALEX GOPHER (France)
WHO? One of the most famous and influential French DJs and producers!
WHAT? Electro/ funk/ house/ trip-hop.
ALBUM RELESES: „You, my baby and I“, „Wuz“, „Alex Gopher“.
LABELS: Ministry of Sound, Kitsuné, Go 4 music (owner).
REMIXES: Kraftwerk, Fischerspooner, Ladyhawke, AutoKratz.
COLLABORATIONS: Etienne De Crecy, Jamiroquai, Bob Sinclar, Catherine Deneuve.
FAMOUS PAST: He started his music career in a band called Orange, whose members later went on to found the legendary „Air“. After that he worked with another chic Frech innovator, monsieur Etienne De Crecy.
„GOPHER“? Gopher is a character on the 1970s American TV series „The Love Boat“. He named his first EP „Gopher“ so people started using it as his nickname. His real name is Aex Latrobe.
FASHION PASSION? He made three tracks for Yves Saint Laurent men’s fashion show for spring/summer 2000.
WHY IS HE HERE? Alex Gopher practicaly invented the „French touch“ and Carnival Party admires his production skills and furious DJ sets!
DJ set
http://www.datatransmission.co.uk/podcast.aspx?ID=119
VIDEO LINKS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY6MnGbERBI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ2P4CRZBL4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCMkbP2-ZzU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhT2CMm5fIs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGWkdNWFZiI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEK_picX4IQ&feature=related