Robert Miles facts for kids
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Robert Miles
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| Birth name | Roberto Concina |
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| Born | 3 November 1969 Fleurier, Switzerland |
| Origin | Fagagna, Friuli, Italy |
| Died | 9 May 2017 (aged 47) Ibiza, Spain |
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| Years active | 1984–2017 |
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Roberto Concina (born November 3, 1969 – died May 9, 2017), known as Robert Miles, was a famous Italian music producer, composer, musician, and DJ. He was best known for his hit song "Children" from 1995. This song sold over 5 million copies and became number one in music charts all around the world.
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Early Life and Music Start
Robert Miles was born in Fleurier, Switzerland. His parents were Italian. When he was young, his family moved to Fagagna, a small town in Friuli, Italy. There, he became very good at playing the piano.
He started making music in 1984. He worked as a DJ in Italian clubs and on private radio stations. In 1990, he used his savings to build his own recording studio. He also started his own pirate radio station.
Music Career Highlights
Breakthrough with Dreamland
In 1994, Robert Miles created a song called "Children". It started as a calm, relaxing piece with guitar and soft sounds. Later, he added a piano tune, turning it into a "dream house" song.
The song slowly started selling more and more. Within two weeks of its release in 1995, it sold over 350,000 copies across Europe. It quickly became the number one song in many countries. By 1997, "Children" had sold more than five million copies worldwide.
This huge success earned Miles many awards. He received platinum records in several countries. He also won a Brit Award in 1997 for Best International Male Newcomer. He was the first Italian artist to win this award. He also won a World Music Award for being the World's Best Selling Male Newcomer.
Miles' next song was "Fable". Part of this song was used in the movie trailer for Ever After. His first album, Dreamland, came out in Europe in June 1996. It was released in the United States a month later. The album included a popular cover of "One and One" with singer Maria Nayler. This song also reached number one on the Euro Top 100 Singles Chart.
Second Album: 23am
In November 1997, Miles released "Freedom". This song was a key track on his second album, 23am. It featured vocals by Kathy Sledge.
23am had a different feel from his first album. It included more songs with lyrics. However, it still kept Miles' well-known piano sound from Dreamland.
Starting His Own Label: Organik
After leaving his old record labels, Robert Miles started his own independent record company. He named it Salt Records. In 2001, he released his third album, Organik. This album featured the new song "Paths" with vocals by Nina Miranda.
Many famous musicians worked on Organik. Music from this album was used in several movie soundtracks. These included The Bourne Identity and City of Ghosts. In 2002, he released Organik Remixes. This album had new versions of songs from Organik. It also included a new track called "Bhairav".
Collaborations and Later Albums
In 2004, Miles released his fourth album, Miles Gurtu. This was a special project with percussionist Trilok Gurtu. The album mixed jazz and electronic sounds.
Miles' fifth album, Thirteen, came out in February 2011. For this album, Miles combined alternative and progressive rock with calm, electronic sounds.
In 2012, Miles worked on the music for a movie documentary. He also started a new radio station called Open Lab. It broadcast from Ibiza and focused on culture, arts, and technology.
Death
Robert Miles passed away from cancer in Ibiza, Spain, on May 9, 2017. He was 47 years old.
After his death, his radio station, Open Lab, stopped broadcasting for a while. However, many people wanted it to return. So, it was announced that the station would come back in 2019. It started with an online radio stream and then returned to 106.4 FM in Ibiza.
Discography
Studio albums
- Dreamland (1996)
- 23am (1997)
- Organik (2001)
- Miles_Gurtu (with Trilok Gurtu) (2004)
- Thirteen (2011)
See also
In Spanish: Robert Miles para niños
