法国电子音乐制作人Kavinsky(本名Vincent Belorgey)在巴黎家中去世,享年50岁[1][2][3][4]。这位艺术家因2010年创作的代表作《Nightcall》而蜚声国际,该曲被收录于电影《Drive》原声带[2][3][4],在Spotify上获得超过5亿次播放,YouTube上获得3.5亿次播放[4]。Kavinsky最近在2024年巴黎奥运会闭幕式上演出,与比利时歌手Angèle合作表演《Nightcall》[3]。巴黎检察官已启动调查以确定死亡原因[1][2]。
法国官方对Kavinsky的去世表示哀悼。法国总统马克龙称他为"永远的法国骄傲"[1][4]。文化部长Catherine Pégard表示"法国失去了最独特的声音之一"[1][4]。关于死因,法国报纸《Le Figaro》报道称Kavinsky曾在最近几天抱怨头痛,当局认为可能是中风[1],现场未发现可疑迹象[2]。
French electronic music producer Kavinsky, born Vincent Belorgey, has died at the age of 50[1][2][3][4]. He was found at his home in Paris on Tuesday evening[2][3], with authorities launching an investigation to determine the cause of death[1][2]. He was set to turn 51 on July 31[2].
Kavinsky achieved international recognition through "Nightcall," a track released in 2010 that was featured in the 2011 film "Drive"[2][3][4]. The song has accumulated over 500 million plays on Spotify and 350 million views on YouTube[4]. His prominence surged again following his performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony, where he performed "Nightcall" alongside Belgian singer Angèle[3]. The track subsequently became the single-day most-searched song in Shazam's history[1].
French President Emmanuel Macron and Culture Minister Catherine Pégard issued statements mourning his loss. Macron described Kavinsky as "forever a source of French pride"[4], while Pégard stated that "France has lost one of her more unique voices"[2]. According to French newspaper Le Figaro, Kavinsky had complained of headaches in recent days, and authorities suspect a possible stroke may have been involved[1]. First responders found no suspicious circumstances at the scene[3].