M83

M83 is the name of a French electronic music band led by Anthony Gonzalez. The band was formed in 2001 in France and was originally a duo featuring Nicolas Fromageau.  Nicolas Fromageau formed a new band in 2009 called Team Ghost.

The song I know M83 for is “Midnight City” on their album Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming. It has almost an old school feel to it but modern times. I absolutely love the beat to this song. Towards the end of the song, there is a saxophone solo played by James King, who is in the band Fitz and The Tantrums.

 

When the movie, Oblivion came out, I thought it was by far a great movie, but it also had amazing music. Guess what? M83 composed the soundtrack! The director, Joseph Kosinski, wanted M83 because when Tron: Legacy came out with Daft Punk, it worked out so well that Kosinski wanted something similar that sounded just as great. The last song played in the movie is called “Oblivion” who also features Susanne Sundfør.

 

I love this band, and you should too. Listen to their songs and fall in love with them like I did.