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My Take
Émilie Simon is, for me, one of the most quietly daring artists in French electronic music. Born in Montpellier and university-trained, she brings an intellectual rigor to her sound, yet her electronics never feel cold; they breathe. I admire that France made the honor official, from the Sacem prize to being named Chevalier and later Officer of Arts and Letters. That is a country formally recognizing an artist as part of its cultural fabric. What I respect most is her refusal to chase trends, choosing instead to weave her voice and machines into something genuinely her own.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Émilie Simon
- Name (Japanese)
- エミリー・シモン
- Reading
- えみりー・しもん
- Born
- July 17, 1978 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- Montpellier, Hérault, France
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / music executive / singer / composer / recording artist
2. Background
- University
- Paul-Valéry University (Montpellier, 1970-2024)
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Victory for the electronic, groove, dance music album
- 2006 Victory of the original music album of cinema or television
- 2007 Victory for the electronic, groove, dance music album
- 2011 Sacem Awards
- 2016 Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- 2022 Officer of Arts and Letters
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Émilie Simon born?
Born July 17, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Émilie Simon from?
Émilie Simon is from Montpellier, Hérault, France.
What does Émilie Simon do?
Émilie Simon works as singer-songwriter, music executive, singer, composer, recording artist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.