Air is a French music duo consisting of Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel. Formed in 1995, they are pioneers of the electronic music genre and are known for their atmospheric and dreamy sound, often blending elements of ambient, downtempo, and synth-pop.
One of Air's most acclaimed albums is "Moon Safari," released in 1998, which includes tracks like "Sexy Boy" and "La Femme d'Argent." The album played a significant role in popularizing electronic music in the late 1990s. Their subsequent albums, such as "10,000 Hz Legend" (2001), "Talkie Walkie" (2004), and "Pocket Symphony" (2007), continued to showcase their unique approach to electronic music.
Air has also gained recognition for their film score work, particularly their soundtrack for Sofia Coppola's "The Virgin Suicides" (1999) and the music they composed for the French film "Le Voyage Dans La Lune" (A Trip to the Moon) (2012), which is a restoration of the classic 1902 silent film by Georges Méliès.
The duo's music is characterized by lush instrumentals, ethereal melodies, and a cinematic quality that often evokes a sense of nostalgia. Air has had a lasting influence on the electronic music scene and is celebrated for their ability to create immersive and evocative sonic landscapes.