Era (musical project)

Era (frequent spelling: eRa, abbreviation of " Eminential Rhythm of the Ancestorsist " ) is a musical project of French musician Eric Levi, a former member of the glam- rock band Shakin 'Street. In addition to the musicians, among other things, Daryl Stuermer and Chester Thompson, who became known for their long -standing collaboration with Genesis and Phil Collins. The band sold worldwide, more than 12 million records.

Career and musical style

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Their music has trains from the fields of classical music, opera, and Gregorian chant. Her music was used in the soundtrack of the French film The Visitor and the film Driven. The song " Ameno " is used in Australia in the "The Power of Yes" advertisements the company Optus Telecommunication. The band has sold more than 3 million albums. Era is also famous among mixed martial arts fans for their song " Volare Mezzo Enae " which is the theme song of Fedor Emelianenko. In their live concerts they often carry middle-age clothing and armor.

The first album, inspired by artists like Enya or Vangelis and strongly reminiscent of the first album of Enigma, was a great success by the interaction with Gregorian choirs, ancient sounds and synthesizers. In music that could be classified belonging to the New Age genre, especially of the religious symbols are used.

With the title " The Champions " on the album The Mass Era controlled the opening anthem for FIFA World Cup 2002 in South Korea and Japan.

Discography

Albums

Singles