
French double bassist and composer Florent Ghys’ music has been described as “highly contrapuntal, intelligent and inventive...” (WQXR-FM), and a “thrilling breed of post-minimal chamber music” (Time Out NY). His pieces “blend elements of minimalism, pop music, and a dose of extravagant wit” (John Schaefer, WNYC). Ghys has written music for some of today’s most influential ensembles and soloists, including the Bang on a Can All-Stars, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, So Percussion, Nick Photinos, and Jack Quartet. His music has been performed at the Lincoln Center, BAM, ...

Clignotants
France
Classical, Electronic, Experimental, Modern Classical, Pop
Double Bass, Hand Claps, Pianino, Percussion
Driving, Rhythmic

Polenta a Azadi
France
Classical, Electronic, Experimental, Modern Classical, Pop
Double Bass, Pianino, Percussion, Bowed Strings, Bowed Strings
Atmospheric, Dramatic, Mysterious, Reflective, Sad, Suspenseful, Wondrous

Quatrieme
France
Classical, Electronic, Experimental, Modern Classical, Pop
Double Bass, Pianino, Percussion
Bright, Building, Reflective

Coma Carus
France
Classical, Electronic, Experimental, Modern Classical, Pop
Double Bass, Piano, Percussion, Bowed Strings, Bowed Strings
Bright, Dreamy, Energetic, Light, Minimal, Wondrous

Phase Parisienne
France
Classical, Electronic, Experimental, Modern Classical, Pop
Double Bass, Hand Claps, Piano, Percussion, Bowed Strings, Bowed Strings
Building, Energetic, Reflective

Reve Erotique 7
France
Classical, Electronic, Experimental, Modern Classical, Pop
Double Bass, Pianino, Percussion
Building, Reflective

Soli
France
Classical, Electronic, Experimental, Modern Classical, Pop
Double Bass, Pianino, Hand Claps, Percussion, Bowed Strings, Bowed Strings
Bright, Driving, Happy, Playful, Upbeat

Lemon Cake 3
France
Classical, Electronic, Experimental, Modern Classical
Field Recording, Piano
Cinematic, Dark, Dramatic, Dreamy, Light, Minimal, Reflective, Sad

Division Par Zéro, Dépassement de Cap
France
Classical, Electronic, Experimental, Modern Classical
Double Bass, Bowed Strings, Bowed Strings
Cinematic, Dark, Dramatic, Sad

Bechamelle
France
Classical, Electronic, Experimental, Modern Classical
Double Bass, Bowed Strings, Bowed Strings
Cinematic, Dark, Dramatic, Dreamy, Light, Minimal, Reflective, Sad

Simplement
France
Classical, Electronic, Experimental, Modern Classical
Double Bass, Electric Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Piano, Percussion, Bowed Strings, Bowed Strings
Bright, Dreamy, Happy, Light, Minimal, Reflective, Uplifting

Pull Blanc, Chemise Rouge
France
Classical, Electronic, Experimental, Modern Classical
Acoustic Guitar, Double Bass, Drum Kit, Hand Claps, Bowed Strings, Bowed Strings
Driving, Energetic

Phase Parisienne
France
Classical, Electronic, Experimental, Modern Classical
Double Bass, Hand Claps, Drum Kit, Percussion, Bowed Strings, Bowed Strings
Energetic