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Peter C.
Reviewed on 3/29/2010...

"Bix Medard was quite enjoyable. Very unique. French, flutes, and electronic music. Who knew such a combination could be so effective. Smooth jazz and electronica fans can come together and enjoy this album. The soft, subtle French vocals, jazz flute, and organ definitely give this album a unique touch. The music sounds like a Kraftwerk-based lounge might sound with less robots."
Paul Contento
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I was a personally little skeptical before listening to tracks from Bix Medard's self-titled debut CD. After all, Bix and bandmate Peter Clasen are both based in Brussels, Belgium at the moment and I was certain that she would be singing in a language other than English. Nevertheless, I cued up Bix's tracks in my mp3 player and got ready to take a listen, all the while thinking I was just going to have to just soldier through it--but from the first notes of "C'est Si Bon" she had me. As I listened to her sultry yet somewhat airy voice juxtaposed against groovy bass lines and trippy monophonic synths, I just couldn't help myself. Almost instantly, I began humming and bopping along with the melodies. I didn't care that she was singing in French (at least, I think it was French), to be honest, I hardly even noticed. What I did take notice of was that Bix and Peter’s music is well arranged, well played and has a resonance that transcends the language barrier. Enjoy! CC
GroundWaves Radio, groundwaves.fm
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A mixture of electronica and trip-hop with a French flavor Bix Medard has created a unique and exciting experience that fans will enjoy. If you are a fan of music that takes you to the edge and pushes you over the cliff, then Bix Medard is going to be the perfect choice. This band’s exotic and intoxicating vision is priceless. If you want to learn more about this wonderful band, then check out this special spotlight. Enjoy!
Junior's cave
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Francophiles be prepared to swoon! This week the spotlight is on Brussels-based band Bix Medard. On their latest album, La Nouvelle Chanson Française (Altaïr), the soft, airy vocals and flute-playing of Bix mix with the down-tempo electronic, new wave beats of Peter Clasen. The songs, sung entirely in French, have already made Bix Medard a CMJ fan-favorite. The duo climbed their way up to number 32 on the charts this past April. A sophomore release, a collection of both new tracks and Chanson remixes, is already in the works in collaboration with the Belgian fashion house Y-dress?. The album is scheduled for a Tokyo premiere this November.
Story by: Emily Parliman