d'Eon (musician)

Chris d'Eon, mononymously known as d'Eon, is a Canadian electronic musician, singer-songwriter, producer and composer based in Montreal, Quebec. He is known for his musical eclectism, which encompasses various elements of electronica, pop, avant-garde music and world music.[1][2][3]

d'Eon
Birth nameChris d'Eon
OriginDartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, producer, composer
InstrumentsVocals, keyboards
Years active2009–present
LabelsHippos in Tanks, Arbutus
Associated actsGrimes, Omon Ra

d'Eon's first release was a split album by Omon Ra, released in 2009.[4] It was followed by a cassette, Wa Al-’Asr, also released in 2009.[4] His subsequent debut album, Palinopsia, was released in 2010 on Hippos in Tanks.[5] His subsequent release, Darkbloom was a split EP featuring Grimes and gained attention from various music publications, including Spin, Pitchfork and Exclaim!.[2][6][7] His second album, LP, was released in 2012.[8][9]

d'Eon's music has been met with critical acclaim. Andy Kellman of Allmusic compared his musical style to "vintage new age and contemporary experimental electronic artists, '80s mainstream pop, throwback house, and left-of-center R&B" and noted "Arabic, Iranian, and Turkish" influences.[3] He was also compared to Oneohtrix Point Never and DJ Deeon.[6] Alex Hudson of Exclaim! describes d'Eon's music as a juxtaposition of genres such as "Chicago footwork, new jack swing, UK drum & bass and trip hop.[7] Ambient and Tibetan music elements in his music have also been noted.[2][6]

d'Eon is a Traditionalist Catholic.[10]

Discography

Albums

  • Palinopsia (2010, Hippos in Tanks)
  • LP (2012, Hippos in Tanks)
  • Music For Keyboards Vol. 1 (2012, Hippos in Tanks)
  • Music For Keyboards Vol. II ("Whatsmyageagain" Variations) (2012, Hippos in Tanks)
  • Music For Keyboards Vol. III (Symphonie No. 1 "Patriote") (2012, Hippos in Tanks)
  • Music For Keyboards Vol. III (Symphonie No. 1 "Patriote") (2012, Hippos in Tanks)
  • "Blackout" (Music For Keyboards Vol. IV) (2013, Hippos in Tanks)
  • Music For Keyboards Vol. V: "Robby" (2014)
  • Music For Keyboards Vol. VI (2019)

EPs

  • Foxconn/Trios (2015, Knives)

Collaborations

Mixtapes

Music videos

  • "Transparency" (2011, directed by Grimes)

Miscellaneous

  • Wa Al-'Asr (2010, Numbers Station)
  • Jackson Macintosh (Swans Covers) (2010, Palimpsest)

References
  1. Goble, Corban (March 6, 2012). "d'Eon – Music For Keyboards Mixtape". Stereogum. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  2. Zoladz, Lindsay (May 19, 2011). "d'Eon / Grimes - Darkbloom EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  3. Kellman, Andy. "d'Eon". Allmusic. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  4. "d'Eon". Discogs. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  5. Fitzmaurice, Larry (December 8, 2010). "d'Eon - Palinopsia". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  6. Sherburne, Philip (March 13, 2012). "Grimes Collaborator D'Eon Offers Free Album". Spin. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  7. "Grimes and d'Eon Team Up for Split Twelve-Inch". Exclaim!. March 3, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  8. "d'Eon announces album for Hippos in Tanks". Fact. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  9. Ashurst, Hari (June 6, 2012). "d'Eon - LP". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  10. Menu, Etienne (May 9, 2019). "Quelques Nouvelles de la Vaporwave Chretienne". Musique Journal. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
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