Jean-Benoît Dunckel
Known for Sound · 11 credits
- Born
- 1969-09-07 (age 56)
- Place of birth
- Versailles, Yvelines, France
- Also known as
- Air · JB Dunckel · Jean-Benoit Dunkle
Biography
Jean-Benoît Dunckel (born 7 September 1969) is a French musician best known for being one half of the French music duo Air, along with Nicolas Godin.
In the 1980s, he formed the band Orange with Alex Gopher, Xavier Jamaux and Jean de Reydellet. He studied mathematics and physics and taught at a middle school in Paris, before embarking on a career as a professional musician. Since 1995, he has been one of two members of the band Air, along with his partner Nicolas Godin.
Working under the name Darkel, he released his first solo album, titled Darkel, in September 2006.
In 2011, he formed the electronica side project Tomorrow's World with Lou Hayter of New Young Pony Club. Tomorrow's World, their first album, was released in 2013.
Dunckel collaborated with Icelander Barði Jóhannsson under the name Starwalker and released an EP in March 2014, featuring "Losers Can Win" and "Bad Weather". A new song not featured on the EP was issued in November 2014, titled Blue Hawaii. In April 2016, a self-titled, full-length album was released.
Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (9)
Paris 2024 Olympic Closing Ceremony
2024
as Self (Air)
Boléro, le refrain du monde
2019
as Self
Jean-Michel Jarre: A Journey into Sound
2015
as Self
Bolero: A Global Hit
2019
as Self
Air play "Moon Safari" @ Royal Albert Hall
2024
as Self
Terminal 1 : Air, Phoenix et Étienne de Crécy
2024
as Self
Air: Eating, Sleeping, Waiting and Playing
1999
as Self
Cherry Blossom Girl
2004
as Self
AIR - Moon Safari - 25th Anniversary Edition
2024
as Self
About Jean-Benoît Dunckel
Jean-Benoît Dunckel (born 7 September 1969) is a French musician best known for being one half of the French music duo Air, along with Nicolas Godin. In the 1980s, he formed the band Orange with Alex Gopher, Xavier Jamaux and Jean de Reydellet. He studied mathematics and physics and taught at a middle school in Paris, before embarking on a career as a professional musician. Since 1995, he has been one of two members of the band Air, along with his partner Nicolas Godin. Working under the name Darkel, he released his first solo album, titled Da… With 11 credits spanning from 1985 to 2024, Jean-Benoît Dunckel has appeared in 9 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jean-Benoît Dunckel Movies
- Paris 2024 Olympic Closing Ceremony (2024) — as Self (Air)
- Boléro, le refrain du monde (2019) — as Self
- Jean-Michel Jarre: A Journey into Sound (2015) — as Self
- Bolero: A Global Hit (2019) — as Self
- Air play "Moon Safari" @ Royal Albert Hall (2024) — as Self
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