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My Take
Robert Miles fascinates me because he rode the mid-90s rave wave but chose melancholy over euphoria. "Children" wasn't just a hit; it carved out the whole "dream house" lane, proving that a single piano motif could move five million people. Born in Switzerland to Italian roots, he carried a quietly cosmopolitan sensibility that set him apart from the era's harder dance acts. His 1997 World Music Award felt earned rather than hyped. Losing him at 47 in 2017 was a genuine blow, yet that haunting melody keeps surfacing in my head whenever the room goes quiet. A real artist, not just a chart machine.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Miles
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・マイルズ
- Reading
- ろばーと・まいるず
- Born
- November 3, 1969 – May 9, 2017
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Fleurier, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- disc jockey / composer / record producer / recording artist / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1997 BRIT Award for International Breakthrough Act
- 1997 World Music Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Miles born?
November 3, 1969 – May 9, 2017.
Where is Robert Miles from?
Robert Miles is from Fleurier, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
What does Robert Miles do?
Robert Miles works as disc jockey, composer, record producer, recording artist, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.