Chilly Gonzales
A Canadian multi-talented musician / producer (born Jason Charles Beck, aka… Read Full Bio ↴A Canadian multi-talented musician / producer (born Jason Charles Beck, aka Chilly Gonzales), known for his MC & electro albums (i.e. ”The Entertainist” & ”Presidential Suite”.), plus his comical live shows. He is able to play the piano, guitar, bass, drums & various brass instruments.
In the 1990s, he was the leader of the alternative rock band Son before embarking on his solo career. Early in his solo career, he toured with Peaches (Merill Nisker) and the press nicknamed them the “Bonnie and Clyde of prankster rap.” The duo moved from Berlin to Paris in 2003, eventually recording with French pop icons like Jane Birkin. He also has collaborated with Feist, Mocky, and Jamie Lidell.
In 2005, Gonzales stunned his audience by releasing one of his most memorable and distinctive albums to date: ‘Solo Piano’. The 16 themes for left hand accompaniment and right hand melody are delicate and reminiscent of Erik Satie and Maurice Ravel’s lilting tones and show influences of Canadian folk and American jazz.
He lived and worked in Paris for many years where he collaborated with bands like TTC, Katerine, -M-, etc… and released an album entitled ‘Soft Power’ on April 7th, 2008.
On May 18, 2009, at the Ciné 13 Théâtre, Paris, he broke a world record for the longest solo-artist performance, playing the piano with a total time of 27 hours, 3 minutes and 44 seconds, breaking a record originally set by Prasanna Gudi.
In 2012 Gonzales moved to Cologne, Germany, where he currently resides.
Once working as a piano accompanist to silent films, Gonzales has come a long way from being a Berlin-based underground entertainer.
In the 1990s, he was the leader of the alternative rock band Son before embarking on his solo career. Early in his solo career, he toured with Peaches (Merill Nisker) and the press nicknamed them the “Bonnie and Clyde of prankster rap.” The duo moved from Berlin to Paris in 2003, eventually recording with French pop icons like Jane Birkin. He also has collaborated with Feist, Mocky, and Jamie Lidell.
In 2005, Gonzales stunned his audience by releasing one of his most memorable and distinctive albums to date: ‘Solo Piano’. The 16 themes for left hand accompaniment and right hand melody are delicate and reminiscent of Erik Satie and Maurice Ravel’s lilting tones and show influences of Canadian folk and American jazz.
He lived and worked in Paris for many years where he collaborated with bands like TTC, Katerine, -M-, etc… and released an album entitled ‘Soft Power’ on April 7th, 2008.
On May 18, 2009, at the Ciné 13 Théâtre, Paris, he broke a world record for the longest solo-artist performance, playing the piano with a total time of 27 hours, 3 minutes and 44 seconds, breaking a record originally set by Prasanna Gudi.
In 2012 Gonzales moved to Cologne, Germany, where he currently resides.
Once working as a piano accompanist to silent films, Gonzales has come a long way from being a Berlin-based underground entertainer.
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Gonzales Lyrics
Beans I count beans with a calculator I'm busy now, can I…
Boomerang 2005 I feel a boom and a bang Beating in my broken…
Bottom of the Pops Don't stop, don't stop Don't stop, don't stop, Don't stop ti…
Cars I wish I could turn back time and make it right But…
Crying What's this salty water streaming down my cheeks? I guess I…
Dans Tes Yeux Dans tes yeux, Des traces d′audaces se placent devant les de…
Decisions Decisions Decisions Decisions Decisions Decisions Decisions …
Futuristic Ain't Shit To Me Zeah. (sample from L'Trimm's "Cars That Go Boom") "We st…
Heartbeats One night to be confused One night to speed up truth We…
Hello Hello, please pick up the phone Don't leave it till it's…
I Am Europe I'm a dog shaped ashtray I'm a shrugging moustache wearing …
I Am Europe (a cappella) I'm a dog shit ashtray I'm a shrugging mustache, wearing a…
Let's Groove Again might as well say another long farewell this time next y…
Lovertits feat. Feist One day, you're gonna have to get over me You're gonna…
My Girl She ain't that good girl that likes them long walks Dish…
Never Stop How could I ever stop? My position is missionary, I finish…
Party in My Mind I'll stay home tonight 'cause I sleep alone tonight I won't…
Rap Race If you don't like rap then face it You probably hate…
So Called Party Over There Spoken Intro: Chilly: As an entertainer, what you basically …
So-Called Party Over There Spoken Intro: Chilly: As an entertainer, what you basicall…
Supervillain Music Come and listen to a jerk, talk about how hard…
Take Me to Broadway I gotta get my prank on, prank on and hit 'em…
The Grudge I hold a grudge like a rapper holds his crotch So…
Too Long It's been much too long, I feel it coming on The…
Who Wants To Hear This? Who wants to hear this? Does anybody want to hear this? Wh…
Why Don't We Disappear Strange dawn breaks today Silence and nothing else And from …
Working Together If you don't look good Then I don't look good Then we…
You Can Dance Ivory tower The electro-piano universe You can dance You can…