Electronic · FR · Active since 1994

EZ3kiel

Cinematic French dub that weaves heavy basslines through orchestral shadows and mechanical textures. A dark, poetic journey for late nights and deep focus.

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EZ3kiel creates a sound that feels like a forgotten film noir being projected onto the walls of a modern industrial warehouse. It is a world where the deep, chest-rattling vibrations of French electro-dub meet the delicate, mournful strings of a chamber orchestra. The music is thick with atmosphere, often feeling like it is physically occupying the room with its dense layers of samples, live percussion, and haunting melodies.

What truly sets them apart is their 'poetic mechanics' approach. They treat sound like a physical object, incorporating textures that mimic the clicking of gears, the hiss of old tape, and the resonance of classical instruments. This creates a tension between the organic and the synthetic, where a beautiful piano passage can suddenly be swallowed by a distorted bassline or an aggressive industrial beat, only to emerge transformed on the other side.

Start with 'BaRb4ry' to experience their peak fusion of trip-hop and dub, or dive into 'Naphtaline' if you prefer a more surreal, orchestral exploration. It is music for people who want their electronic soundscapes to tell a story without saying a word, perfect for moments of deep introspection or creative immersion.

Ezekiel stylized as EZ3kiel is a French musical group formed in 1993 originating from La Riche, Tours, France. It now consists of three members Joan Guillon (main songwriter and guitarist), Yann Nguema (former bassist in charge of visual and interactive aspect) and Stéphane Babiaud (training percussionist, multi-instrumentalist and arranger). Matthieu Fays (drummer), a founder of EZ3kiel withdrew from the group in May 2012 after twenty years of collaboration. Vocalist Brigitte Amédomé and guitarist Florent Duytschaever participated in the project during its first years of existence (1994-1999). Stéphane Babiaud joined the group in 2007 after recording the album Naphtaline to which he actively participated. The band has been involved in parallel projects, classical music project Naphtaline Orchestra, exhibitions notably Les Mécaniques Poétiques d'EZ3kiel, theatrical, poetic and musical collaborations with a great number of independent artists.
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Our Catalog7 Albums · 1998 · 2022
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