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My Take
Gesaffelstein interests me because he chose menace over noise. Mike Levy from Lyon earned the nickname 'Dark Prince of Techno' not by chasing festival crowds but by sculpting cold, cinematic dread. The roster speaks for itself: Lady Gaga, Daft Punk, Kanye West, the Weeknd on 'Lost in the Fire.' When artists that big keep calling, it's not luck, it's respect for a singular sound. I like that he stays out of the spotlight and lets the music carry the threat. In an era of disposable EDM, his commitment to atmosphere and restraint feels like genuine artistry rather than trend-chasing.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gesaffelstein
- Name (Japanese)
- グザフェルシュタイン
- Reading
- ぐざふぇるしゅたいん
- Born
- June 24, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
- Origin
- Lyon, Rhône, France
- Occupation
- record producer / disc jockey / musician
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.gesaffelstein.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gesaffelsteinmusic/
- Xhttps://x.com/gesaffelstein
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gesaffelstein
Frequently asked questions
When was Gesaffelstein born?
Born June 24, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Gesaffelstein from?
Gesaffelstein is from Lyon, Rhône, France.
What does Gesaffelstein do?
Gesaffelstein works as record producer, disc jockey, musician.
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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.