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The Film
12+ albums
indieindie rockrockindie popfrench
about
"There are no songs in electronic dance music," lament The Film. "That bothered us. So we chose to take a human approach making music like rock n' roll musicians.' Frustrated by the sterile and faceless world of 808s and 909s, Guillaume Briere and longtime collaborator Benjamin Lebeau set upon hotly tipped project, The Film. Meandering soundscapes have been shunned in favour of snappy three minute song structures and devastating hooks. Blending technology with live instrumentation, they've struck upon a unique brand of irresistibly groove laden and unashamed pop rock. Drawn together by a common interest in music, the duo met at the age of ten and have been working together ever since. Already proficient in several instruments, Guillaume brought Benjamin up to pace by lending him a bass guitar. Struck by an insatiable hunger to learn, Benjamin quickly became an expert. The boys would jam together regularly, taking inspiration form their parents' record collections; a mixture of 70's rock and black soul. 'I was fascinated by Jim Morrison,' recalls Benjamin. 'I had posters of him all over my wall'. The influence of Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Roxy Music and David Bowie is undeniable in their music today. Guillaume describes his first band, managed by his father, as 'a Jackson Five type group.' It didn't last long. He went on to perform cover versions of pop rock classics with Benjamin - 'Smoke On The Water' being a particular favourite. In the mid 90's the duo extended their mu
