Gino Ceccarelli

We here at Deep In The Jungle were fortunate enough to get in contact with Gino Ceccarelli, who along with his wife Marie Ceccarelli, have sung back-up vocals for several Deep Forest, and Deep Forest related albums. Gino is also a major component of Deep Forest's live performances, singing songs such as Freedom Cry.
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Could you and Marie tell us a little about where you guys were born and raised?
GINO: Marie is originally from paris where she lived until the age of 20, we met 22 years ago. I’m originally from the north of France, in a little village near Lille, which is called Somain. Actually we live in an even smaller town called Marchiennes, which is right outside Somain.

What are your musical backgrounds?
GINO: I always liked the beatles. I listen to all the big 70s groups. And Marie was into all the big international jazz acts. We shared our different tastes with each other and now we can actually appreciate groups like Massive Attack, Chemical Brothers, Moby, Bjork, etc. We’re in love with music and what ever doesn’t kill it, makes it stronger.

Who are your musical influences?
GINO: Beatles Wheather report Genesis Yes Led Zeppelin Slade Pink Floyd ACDC ect....

How did you both become involved in Deep Forest?
GINO: Michel Sanchez and I have known each other for 25 years and we used to play in small local groups together. Usually with friends in common, like Michel who is a master synthesizer and accordian player. Maybe he played before he could speak.

What Deep Forest projects and related projects (side projects of Eric and Michel) have you and Marie been involved in?
GINO: We’re been involved in many projects, but out of respect and in deference to the demands of Eric and Michel, I can’t tell.

What have each of you enjoyed most about your experience in working with Michel Sanchez and Eric Mouquet?
GINO: I hope that you know the happieness that comes with working with exceptional people.

What plans do you and Marie have for future musical projects?
Secret secret
GINO: Maybe one album with Michel a year or two from now.

What can you tell us about the upcoming Deep Forest album, in terms of you and Marie's participation, and other collaborations?
GINO: secret ..secret. : )

Does the fourth album have a name yet, and when can we expect it's release?
GINO: secret ..secret ; ) )

(interview was conducted by e-mail)
special thanks to Chris Nugent for helping with translations