Frederick Rousseau

Quick Facts

Full Name	Frederick Rousseau
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	Apr 8, 1958(1958-04-08)
Age	66
Birthplace	Paris
Country	France
Birth City	Île-de-France
Horoscope	Aries

Frederick Rousseau Biography

Frederick Rousseau is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on April 8, 1958 in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Frederick Rousseau (born 1958 in Paris) is a New Age instrumentalist. His musical explorations are built around electronic sounds which mix with instruments from different cultures as well as classical orchestras and vocals.

After returning back to Paris at the end of 1984, He was a part of the Jean Michel Jarre’s Zoolook album, programming Fairlight CMI sequences and playing various keyboards. The results were not immediately appreciated from Dreyfus Records.

In 1990, Jean Michel Jarre used Rousseau again to rewrite all the intros and sequences of the music for La Défense Concert. On stage, Rousseau’s job was to synchronize the sequences and to reproduce live all the special effects characteristic of Jarre’s music. This concert made it into the Guinness World Records as having the largest concert audience (2,500,000 people).

In 1992, Vangelis convinced Rousseau to leave Studio Mega in order to create Astron Studio in Neuilly. They consecutively recorded the music scores of La Peste by Luis Puenzo, Lunes de Fiel by Roman Polanski, and 1492: Conquest of Paradise by Ridley Scott. After Vangelis moved back to Greece, Rousseau traveled back and forth to Athens for the production of the shows Antigone (1993), La Nuit des Poètes (1994), and Tribute to El Greco (1995).

In 1981, following his work to finalize one of the first polyphonic sequencers (MDB Polysequencer) He met Jean Michel Jarre, who was looking for a musician programmer to control the instrument to accompany him on the China Tour, that would be seen by 60,000 spectators. Rousseau was able to recreate on stage the entire sequences Jarre took months recording without needing to resort to using playback tapes. This was a turning point in his professional career. After returning to Paris He continued to be a part of making the album live Concerts en Chine.

Frederick Rousseau Net Worth

Frederick Rousseau is one of the richest Composer from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Frederick Rousseau 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After finishing his electronics studies and electronics, he was commissioned as a technician by Defense Nationale in 1978 to be involved in the final testing on the neutronic head the detonator of the French nuclear bomb. In the course of two years, work, he decided to quit.

Then, in the year 1980, he was introduced to Francis Mandin, a young electronic music lover who persuaded him to join with Music Land, a music store located in Paris and a research lab to develop electronic instruments in the near future.

In 1987, not wanting to be involved in Jarre’s Revolutions album, Rousseau created French recording Studio Mega, in association with Thierry Rogen. During the next four years, he recorded with many leading French artists of the time, including Mylène Farmer, Jean-Louis Murat, Louis Bertignac, Indochine, and Kassav.

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In 2002, Rousseau released Travels a musical Travelog, and in 2003, Recall an exclusive release by Nature et Découvertes.

Facts & Trivia

Frederick Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Frederick Rousseau celebrates birthday on April 8 of every year.

In 2005, Rousseau signed with Milan-Universal and came out with a new album, Tears.

Top Facts about Frederick Rousseau

1. Frederick Rousseau is a French musician and composer.
2. He has released over 20 albums since the 1980s.
3. Rousseau’s music blends electronic, world, and classical genres.
4. He has collaborated with artists such as Vangelis and Jean-Michel Jarre.
5. Rousseau has composed music for films, TV shows, and video games.
6. His album “Spirit in the Woods” was nominated for a Grammy Award.
7. Rousseau’s music has been featured in numerous commercials and soundtracks.
8. He is known for his use of unique instruments like the didgeridoo and hang drum.
9. Rousseau has performed at prestigious venues around the world including Carnegie Hall.
10. His music is often described as ethereal, atmospheric, and cinematic.