Australian rugby league player who played for the New South Wales team and was known for his speed and agility on the field. He was a prolific try-scorer and played in several championship-winning teams.
Known for his iconic 1995 composition "Children", which sold over 5 million copies worldwide and topped the charts globally, Robert Miles was an Italian record producer, composer, musician, and DJ who left an indelible mark on the world of electronic music.
Born Roberto Concina on November 3, 1969, in Fleurier, Switzerland, to Italian parents, Miles grew up in Friuli, Italy, where he developed a passion for music at a young age. He became proficient in playing the piano and began his journey in the music scene in 1984, eventually working as a DJ in Italian clubs and private radio networks.
In 1990, Miles used his savings to establish his own recording studio and a pirate radio station, where he experimented with his unique sound. Originally performing under the name Robert Milani, he changed it to Robert Miles in anticipation of the musical journey ahead of him. The breakthrough came in 1994 when he wrote "Children", a trance and chillout piece that would go on to become a global phenomenon.
The single "Children" slowly picked up sales, but within two weeks of its official release in 1995, it had sold over 350,000 copies across Europe and topped the charts in many countries. The song's success sparked a furious bidding war, and it was eventually signed to Deconstruction Records in the UK. By 1997, "Children" had sold over 5 million copies worldwide, earning Miles platinum records in many countries and a Brit Award for International Breakthrough Act.
Robert Miles' success paved the way for other electronic music artists, inspiring a generation of producers and DJs. His unique sound, which blended trance, chillout, and dream house elements, influenced the development of the electronic dance music (EDM) genre as a whole.
Little is known about Miles' personal life, as he kept his private life largely out of the public eye. After the success of "Children", Miles continued to produce music, releasing several albums, including "Dreamland" (1996) and "Organik" (2001). Although he never quite replicated the success of his debut single, he remained a respected figure in the electronic music scene until his untimely death on May 9, 2017.
Robert Miles' legacy extends far beyond his chart-topping single. He will be remembered as a pioneer of the dream house genre, a true innovator who pushed the boundaries of electronic music. His influence can be heard in the work of many contemporary EDM artists, and his contributions to the music industry will continue to inspire and influence future generations of musicians.
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