Christoph Mahe - French singer, composer, poet. He was awarded several prestigious awards. Among them are the NRJ Music Award for the Opening of the Year in France, the NRJ Music Award for the Best Francophone Artist, the NRJ Music Award for the Best Francophone Song and the Audience Award for Victoires de la musique 2008.
Christoph Martishon invented the stage name himself at the beginning of his career. A big name consists of the first letters of the surname and the word "team" in French (équipe). Translated - "Martishon team." This is a gratitude to the family for their support, faith in its capabilities.
On the way to vocation
The biography of the future artist, composer and musician began in 1975. The child was born on October 16 in the town of Carpenter in the family of owners of a small candy store. Guy and Christine raised two sons. Classes of Frederick and Christoph music were encouraged.
The head of the family himself was an amateur jazzman. At the age of six, he suggested that his son choose a tool. Christoph accidentally stopped at the violin. By 12 he mastered the drum kit, and by 17 he turned into a promising guitarist.
The future musician was seriously interested in sports and dreamed of a career as a professional skier. Had to give up hope after a serious illness. At 16, the teenager was almost bedridden. Music was his only salvation. Christophe was attracted by the work of Stevie Vander, Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Francis Karbel, Gerald De Palmas and Mervan Gaye.
The novice author wrote solo compositions in the style of rythm'n blues and soul. The music captivated the guy so much that he decided not to waste time on getting an education. The father had to convince his son to study the profession of a pastry chef in college. True, Christoph never used his knowledge in practice.
Together with a friend Julien Gore, a hairdresser, Mahe enrolled in the conservatory and founded the group. Friends toured the nearest towns and villages, played in bars and clubs. The first triumphal future for the guys was predicted by Derraji Mella, who owned a small pub "la Civette" in the musician's hometown.
Success
Passion for the young man decided to make a profession. He became a student at the music school. After gaining the necessary knowledge in the company of a friend, double bass player, percussionist and singer, he went to St. Tropez. Performances took place on private beaches. Christophe became a professional at the age of 20. Over the next eight, he cruised between the beaches of Cote D'Azura, Corsica and the Courchevel Mountains.
To stay in the role of the artist for private small parties Mahe did not plan. In 2004, he headed to Paris. The musician was looking for a record label for the release of his debut album. A few songs to the words of Zazi, the guy managed to record at Warner Studios. Christophe performed at the opening act in the concerts of Strength, Cher. During the performance of Jonathan Serada, the musician met producer Dov Attiu, a friend from Corsican resorts. Christoph first heard from him about the grandiose project of the new musical.
In the production of The Sun King, Mahe was offered the role of the younger brother of Louis the Fourteenth, Louis, the effeminate and eccentric Monsignor or Monsieur. He was called the Minister of Entertainment at the court of Louis. The talent of the applicant was so impressed by the production prover that they immediately approved the role of Christoph. Moreover, the fact of the singer’s incomplete identity was not taken into account. To reduce the effect of the southern accent, the text was simplified.
The light wig of the hero caused Mae a real shock. The artist was afraid to turn into a jester, and musicals seemed to him completely inappropriate occupation. However, it was Christoph who “made” the play. A vivid character added to the staging of humor and eccentricity without any hints of caricature.
The nickname is "fixed" to the musician. This step was decisive in his career. So the famous solo artist Christoph Mahe appeared. His first disc was released in 2007, March 19. "Mon paradis" instantly turned into a "diamond". The song "On s'attache" helped to achieve unprecedented success. Then the first tour took place. The listeners enthusiastically accepted the singer.
