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David Chalmin
David Chalmin is a French composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist, recognized for his innovative contributions to contemporary music. His versatility and broad musical interests have led him to work across multiple genres, including classical, rock, and electronic music. Whether in his solo albums (Innocence, La Terre Invisible, Continuum) or as a founding member of Minimalist Dream House, Dream House Quartet, Triple Sun, and Ubunoir, his guitar and vocal work showcases a unique fusion of electronic textures with acoustic elements. His music is praised for its experimental approach, rich soundscapes, and dynamic performances. Beyond his solo work, he has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Thom Yorke, Pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque, Bryce Dessner (The National), French cellist Gaspar Claus and Norwegian composer Rebekka Karijord His collaborative projects often blur genre boundaries, creating unique and evocative sonic landscapes. His work with soprano Barbara Hannigan on Electric Fields illustrates his ability to merge classical and contemporary influences seamlessly. As a producer and mixing engineer, David Chalmin has worked on albums for The National, Shannon Wright, Matt Elliott, Ed Sheeran, Richard Reed Parry, Mansfield TYA, Efterklang, Katia & Marielle Labèque, etc... As a composer, he has also written music for films, theater productions, and dance performances, solidifying his reputation as a multifaceted artist.

Songs

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O virga mediatrix (Arr. for Soprano, Pianos and Electronic by David Chalmin)
Barbara Hannigan
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O nobilissima viriditas
Barbara Hannigan
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Che t'ho fatt'io?
Barbara Hannigan
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Lingua ignota
Barbara Hannigan
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Dessner: Nocturne
Katia Labèque

Albums

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Sept particules (Live at Deauville)

2018
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Sonic Wires

2024
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Electric Fields

2025
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Musicarium (Anima Ex Musica Soundtrack)

2022
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Une Vie Rêvée (Bande Originale Du Film)

2024
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La terre invisible

2019
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Rabia (Original Score)

2024
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Moondog

2018

Singles & EPs

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Drop the Knife

Single • 2025
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Chalmin: Eclipse

Single • 2023
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St-Nazaire

Single • 2022
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Stevens: Reflexion

Single • 2024
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Surrender - Edit

Single • 2022
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Continuum

EP • 2020
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Dessner: Nocturne

Single • 2024
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Innocence

EP • 2022
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Monk: Ellis Island

Single • 2023
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The Storm

Single • 2022

Videos

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David Chalmin - Surrender (Clip officiel)

David Chalmin • 15K views

Playlists by David Chalmin