Mathia-Mathithiahu Gavriel
Mati Gavriel (born Mathia-Mathithiahu Gavriel on January 14, 1986 in Tel Aviv, Israel) is a German-Israeli composer, record producer, musician, and singer. He is also known as Mathia Gavriel, Mati Moon, or MLDY, and currently resides between Los Angeles and New York City.[1]
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Birth name | Mathia-Mathithiahu Gavriel |
Born | January 14, 1986 Tel Aviv, Israel |
Origin | Israel and Germany |
Genres | Pop, Classical, Indie, Alternative |
Occupation(s) | Composer, Music Producer, Songwriter, Arranger |
Instruments | Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Ukulele, Programming |
Labels | Warner, Sony, Universal, Spinnin', Ultra |
Early life
Mathia-Mathithiahu Gavriel was born in Tel Aviv, Israel to an Italian/Greek father and a German mother. He then moved to Germany when was 6. When he was 18, he moved to London, where he studied sound engineering. Mathia-Mathithiahu Gavriel then moved to Berlin in 2006 to pursue a career in music.[2] Currently, he resides between Los Angeles and New York City, and works on various projects.
Career
From August to November 2010, Mati Gavriel participated in the first season of X Factor. He reached the semi-finals and finally finished third. The jury consisted of Sarah Connor, who was also Gavriel's mentor, Till Brönner, and George Glueck.[3][4]
His music has been featured in art installations at the Tate Modern, the Museum of Modern Art, and Frieze Art Fair.[5] In addition, he has collaborated with Belgian-American artist Cécile B. Evans for over a decade, including supplying music for her art installations.[6][7]
Gavriel has been on tour with many notable bands, including Adel Tawil, Aviv Geffen, Porcupine Tree, and the Paper Aeroplanes.[8][9]
Mathia-Mathithiahu Gavriel founded Miracle Record, a music production and licensing agency for music for brands in Los Angeles. Miracle Record is a LA, New York and Berlin-based music production house, composing and producing original music for advertisements, television, film, and radio. Over the last few years Miracle Record has produced music for s.Oliver, Garnier, Syoss, T-Mobile, Volkswagen, Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, Siemens, and many more.[10]
Gavriel has arranged and produced a classical recording of the song “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” by the Rolling Stones which was used for the T-Mobile campaign in Germany. It was recorded at the Teldex Studio in Berlin with an orchestra.
He also co-founded a company called SONGYFT.
Projects
In 2017, Gavriel released an experimental piano album called Planets. The album includes a composition for each of the planets.[11]
Moon & Star was produced and recorded by Mathia Gavriel and Jenny Karr in Los Angeles. It is a mix between lofi, alternative, and indie genres.[12]
Together with MLDY, Gavriel has also produced electronic music featuring different artists, including remixes.[13]
Discography
Selected discography:[14]
- Mathia - On The Run
- Mathia - Planets
- Moon & Star - Forever
- MLDY - On With You
References
- "Immer "On the Run": Mathia kehrt mit neuen Songs zurück". Deldorado. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- "From Tel Aviv to Berlin and back". Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- "X Factor – Für Mati Gavriel ist seine Musik das wichtigste". Casting Show News. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- "(Mathia) Mati Gavriel - Info". Gerd's Music Page. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- "MLDY Unveils New Single 'Chasing Hypes' ft. MATHIA". Caesar Live n Loud. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- "'Robots Won't Destroy Us—Humans Will': An Artist's Vision of the Near Future". VICE News. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- "In Conversation With Art Provocateur Cécile B. Evans". AnOther Mag. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- "Mati Gavriel – 28 Apr 2011 – Köln". Achtung Sannie. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- "Mati Gavriel verzauberte seine Fans in Berlin". Promi Flash. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- "Community Radio's Australian Music Catalogue and Distribution Service". Airit. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- "Miracle Record". Miracle Record. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- "I Want To Die For You - Moon Remix by Mati Moon". Hot Puma Records. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- "MLDY Unveils New Single 'Chasing Hypes' ft. MATHIA". Caesar Live n Loud. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- "Mati Gavriel". Marjorie Wiki. Retrieved 2020-04-02.