Eric Lévi

Eric Levi then moved to New York where he collaborated with Marianne Faithfull, and back to Paris in 1992. Later on in his career, Eric Lévi wrote the musical score to several films, including L'Opération Corned-Beef, the comedy Les Visiteurs which was an international success and one of the highest-grossing films of all time in France, and La Vengeance d'une Blonde. Levi wrote the end-credit song "People and Places" for La Vengeance d'une Blonde with Philip Bailey and Roxanne Seeman. "People And Places" was recorded by Dee Dee Bridgewater and Philip Bailey for the film soundtrack. It was released as a single and on the soundtrack album as a single, club mix, and instrumental version. Lévi is best known for the musical project Era, and for inventing the Latin-sounding words of these songs. Eras self-titled debut album in 1997 was commercially successful, becoming the most exported French album with over 6 million copies sold. A sequel, Era 2 was released in 2000, followed by Era: The Mass in 2003. The trilogy is characterized by a mixture of rock, synth, and pseudo-Latin Gregorian chant.

• Background — person • Name — Eric Lévi • Born — 1955 • Landscape — yes • Alias — Eric Jacques Levisalles • Origin — France • Genre — * New-age • hard rock • Occupation — * Musician • songwriter • composer • Instrument — Guitar • Years Active — 1975–present • Current Member Of — Era • Past Member Of — Shakin' Street

Eric Lévi was recorded at birth as Éric Jacques Levisalles. He also worked under the names Eric Lewy and Eric Lévi. The authorities additionally record the headings Éric Jacques Levisalles, Eric Levi, Eric Jacques Levisalles and Eric Lewy. His recorded language was French.

Eric Lévi is recorded with the occupation film score composer. Classed in the genre electronic music. Classed in the genre hard rock. Recorded as composer, guitarist and musician.