Following the announcement of his fall Orchestra European tour and the release of his recent remix of Armin van Buuren’s “One More Time,” Worakls has dropped his latest original production, “Pipeline,” inspired by climate activism occurring throughout France and around the world this summer.









The story behind “Pipeline,” which Worakls released on his label, Sonate, is fascinating and salient. Activists and artists recently took to the Paris streets in peaceful protest of French-based multinational petroleum company and one of the nation's largest gas suppliers, TotalEnergies. Activists called for the end of what they call the company’s “lethal” oil and gas project, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), between Tanzania and Uganda. The non-violent demonstration saw activists express themselves through dance, music, and spoken word.




Leading French environmental activist Camille Etienne reached out to Worakls with the idea to create the song, and the idea behind “Pipeline” was born.




This single begins with a heavy bassline and a deep, heady electronic melody. Eventually, the bassline gives way to a flourish of strings which leads into an ethereal bridge and percussive crescendo. It’s an optimistic track that still captures the seriousness of the world’s ecological emergency — and the hope that lies within the beautiful and powerful efforts to defend our planet.




“We feel committed to this fight and at the same time full of hope,” says Worakls.







With “Pipeline,” Worakls yet again demonstrates he is a composer above all, his music meant for a live context. Following his North America solo tour, the Worakls Orchestra will hold performances in 16 cities throughout Europe, starting in Lyon on September 23 and ending in Munich on December 11, 2022.




French-born DJ and producer Worakls has paved a unique path in dance music. Blending his background as a conservatory-trained classical pianist and composer with his love for electronic music production, the artist has seen astounding success globally with the release of two acclaimed studio albums, Orchestra (2019) and Sur Le Front Des Animaux Menacés (2020), nearly a dozen EPs, and multiple world tours as a solo DJ and alongside his eponymous Worakls Orchestra.






Worakls Releases "Pipeline" Inspired by Multinational Climate Activism

A classically-trained pianist from the age of three, French-born composer and artist Kevin Rodrigues, aka Worakls, has said he has always drawn inspiration for his dynamic compositions from orchestral concertos, movie soundtracks, and electronic dance music.



As a teenager, he was enthralled by the manic energy of metal. As he came of age to go to the clubs, he fell in love with dance music, he told Gray Area.



“Going into the club and seeing people dressing in a different way than they would dress in the streets. I found it very interesting. So, I started to go clubbing every weekend, and eventually, I even got a job at the club because I needed money to pay the entrance fees.”



One weekend, I saw Eric Prydz play. First of all, I thought, this guy is incredibly talented. And second, Prydz brings us into his world. He’s not just playing tracks that we already know by heart. He plays his own stuff.”



He began to see electronic music as a way to marry his many influences. The amalgamation of styles is a perfectly-balanced blend of soniferous compositions and elements from metal, techno, and house music.



For over a decade, the Hungry Music imprint label boss has accumulated an illustrious catalog of original compositions. Worakls’ unique penchant for merging classical sounds with rugged textures and vibrant melodies has led the artist to release some of the most acclaimed house and electronic dance records over the years.



These are five of the producer’s favorite tracks that have stirred and inspired him in his ascendance to notability.







1. Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard - Like A Dog Chasing Cars



One of my favorite soundtracks. Hans Zimmer is a genius and this track shows how good he is.



2. Sum 41 - Still Waiting



I’ve always liked this kind of reckless genre. It triggers my inner teenager.



3. Skrillex, Noisia, josh pan & Dylan Brady - Supersonic (My Existence)





I love Skrillex and every track he does is incredible. This track is a pure adrenaline shot.



4. Ludwig Von Beethoven - 9th Symphony



Probably one of the best pieces ever written. The kind that will echoe into eternity.



5. Vinicius de Moraes - A Felicidade



His poetry may sound simple but probably one of the deepest I’ve ever heard. Another genius that will probably live forever.



The Tracks The Made Me: Worakls

French-born DJ and producer Kevin Rodriguez—aka Worakls (pronounced “warrackles”)—is an artist who’s carved out a niche in electronic dance music. A classically trained pianist, Worakls has built a sonic world—and career—where synths mingle with strings and concertos combine with kick drums in a harmonious amalgamation that has enthralled audiences worldwide.


In 2022, Worakls is bringing his unique classical-meets-modern DJing style on tour through Europe, Canada, and the U.S., with stops in Brooklyn at Superior Ingredients, Toronto at CODA, and Paris at Zénith.









In his teens, the conservatory-trained artist jumped headfirst into electronic dance music, frequenting and eventually working at well-known clubs like Redlight Paris. Eventually, Worakls cut his teeth DJing throughout the country, drawing inspiration from artists of all genres like German composer Hans Zimmer, dubstep maestro Skrillex, and dance music powerhouse Eric Prydz, creating a one-of-a-kind sound that combined the vivacity of classical orchestral composition with the ethereality of modern, minimal techno.




“That...” he says. “Was the beginning of a very nice adventure.”









Although some of his upcoming shows will be solo, Worakls is already preparing for the 2.0 version of his renowned Orchestra tour, launched in 2019 throughout the U.S. and Europe. During its initial run, Worakls composed the score for a 20-piece orchestra consisting of violinists, cellists, percussionists, and an ensemble of brass and woodwinds players, conducting them at the helm with a keyboard and mixer.




The tour culminated in an iconic performance at Château La Coste in France, filmed by Cercle, a livestream media company dedicated to promoting artists and venues in breathtaking spaces. The performance, which has more than five million YouTube views, demonstrates why Worakls has earned his place as an acclaimed artist on the leading edge of sonic experimentation. Weaving seamlessly between original tracks such as the upbeat, xylophone-laden “Salzburg” and the deeper, darker, bass-heavy “Nocturne,” Worakls fluidly controls the crowd’s energy during the nearly two-hour performance.




As one commenter noted, “One of the happiest moments in music history. The drop, the crowd, the smiles on everybody’s face. Everything was insane. Gave me the chills and the wish to be there and share it with my beloved ones, so hard.”









Whether backed by a small chamber orchestra or performing solo, Worakls’ ability to simultaneously act as a conductor and DJ is clear, directing live harmonies that float over top vibrant, expressive electronic melodies. And when it comes to blending his classical roots with more modern electronic elements, “You have to find the right balance to surprise your crowd and keep them interested,” he says. This dramatic, captivating performance style is exactly what audiences can expect from his upcoming shows.




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Melodic House Maestro Worakls Brings Classical Music to the Mainstage

French performer and producer Rodriguez Jr. has spent over twenty years a the forefront of dance music, absorbing myriad styles and enlivening each with his expertly tuned ear. He started as a mentee of the legendary Laurent Garnier as an artist for the esteemed F-Communications imprint. 

Through the years, he's reinvented himself first as part of French electro duo The Youngsters and then again as a solo act and imaginative purveyor of melodic house. His powerful live performances bring his studio to life for the dancefloor as he weaves together a patchwork of vivid synth work and indulgent rhythms. 





Worakls "Nikki" rework raises the slow-burning cinematic epic into a transcendental dance floor groove. Rodriguez Jr. lays down a thumping beat with just enough shuffle to move your hips to. Layered atop are disco-tinged string hits and a grinding bassline groove—it crescendos into a lush orchestral break before laying the powerful back on for a strong finish.





The original track is from Worakls acclaimed debut album Orchestra. It came accompanied by a music video pulled from the French short "Nikki Marianne," for which he wrote the score. The intensely emotional video with his original further proves how the young artist can translate the breadth of human emotion into a sonic masterpiece. 

Track of the Week: Rodriguez Jr. Remixes Worakls 'Nikki'

France

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Worakls - Live Sunset Set

United States

Superior Ingredients (Roof)

Workals

Quantum Brooklyn

Striking the perfect balance between the codified classics and what’s en vogue can be a test for any artist. For French-born DJ, producer, and composer Kevin Rodrigues—aka Worakls (pronounced “warrackles”)—that challenge comes in an even more literal form. 

With inspirations from German composer Hans Zimmer to dubstep maestro Skrillex, Worakls combines the vivacity of classical orchestral concertos with the ethereality of modern, minimal techno.

Worakls built his career on this unique musical amalgamation that has captivated audiences worldwide. He grew up in a family of musicians. His father, a self-taught guitarist, motivated his musical path – enrolling Worakls in piano lessons at the age of three and conservatory at the age of six.

 different. Much stricter,” he says. “Even the first year I went there, they told me, ‘No, you’re not going to touch a piano for one or two years.’ But I was already able to play the piano. So, for me, it was weird – and I didn’t stay there for a long time.

Formal lessons lasted until the age of 12, giving way to more typical pre-teen musical pursuits: garage bands, metal music, and, later, nightlife. 

“At first, I fell in love with harder style, hard stuff. I was getting out a teenage passion for metal music and those things. I loved it because it was full of energy,” he says. “Later, I fell in love with the [club] community as well. Going into the club and seeing people dressing in a different way than they would dress in the streets. I found it very interesting. So, I started to go clubbing every weekend, and eventually I even got a job at the club because I needed money to pay the entrance fees.”

 play,” Worakls says, reflecting on a formative set at Redlight, the Paris club where he worked. Whereas other DJs tended to spin mostly chart-toppers, Prydz, he says, constructed an entirely new world out of his original tracks.

And second, Prydz brings us into his world. He’s not just playing tracks that we already know by heart. He plays his own stuff.” At this moment, Worakls knew he was destined for a career in electronic dance music.

“That was the beginning of a very nice adventure.”

That adventure has led Worakls to the leading edge of sonic experimentation in EDM. But blending digital sounds with classical instrumentation posed a challenge all its own and forced Worakls to relearn the intricacy of composition altogether.

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“I think like a pianist,” he says. “Writing for guitars, basses, drums, et cetera, taught me a lot of things. When I decided that I wanted to bring orchestral and classical instruments into my music, I had to learn again, how to do it. Some instruments are very specific. You can’t blow in a trumpet for hours, for example, the guy has to breathe – those are the details I had to learn.”

That adventure has led Worakls on several tours throughout the U.S. and Europe. One of his most prolific was his 2019 Orchestra tour. He composed the score for a chamber orchestra consisting of violinists, cellists, percussionists, and an ensemble of brass and woodwinds players with, of course, Worakls conducting at the helm on keyboard and mixer. 

His studio album “Orchestra” was the inspiration. In venues and amphitheaters in cities including Geneva, Lyon, and his thrilling 

 at Château La Coste orchestral harmonies floated overtop of vibrant, expressive electronic melodies.

“That tour is the ultimate version of my life. I want to do it, like, every day. That’s my goal: to only do live shows with the orchestra,” he says. “I like solo shows, but it’s not the same. Once you taste the show with the filmography, lights, it’s like defending something, really. Like a movie. Like a book. It’s a whole project. It’s not just like going to a club. You are presenting something, like, ‘Here’s what I did for the past three years.’”

“Of course, it’s a show. So,you need sometimes to have, let’s say, beautiful string parts overlapped with a big drop of only electronic music. And you have to find the right balance to surprise your crowd and keep them interested.” 

Balance was something that took him years to perfect. It remains an ongoing test for any live show he plays, even in a club environment.

“You know what is hard? When you bring an instrument on stage, you don’t know where to put the filler. You don’t know if you want to have more electronic music or classical instrumentation. A lot of these guys just want to go to a club and dance. Some others want to have a concert. So, you have to find the right balance between the two. And, of course, I didn’t find that right away. I worked for that.”

Teaser Worakls Orchestra Tour 2022

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23.09.2022 : Lyon - Hall Tony Garnier
24.09.2022 : Paris -  Zenith Paris - La Villette
30.09.2022 : Brno - Zoner Bobyhall
01.10.2022 : Budapest - Hungarian Railway Park
07.10.2022 : Tbilisi - Warehouse N7
15.10.2022 : Nantes - Zenith Nantes Metropole
20.10.2022 : Amsterdam - NDSM Warehouse
21.10.2022 : Luxembourg - Rockhal
28.10.2022 : Montpellier - Zenith Sud
29.10.2022 : Marseille - Le Dôme
10.11.2022 : Bruxelles - Palais 12 Brussels Expo
19.11.2022 : Zurich - Halle 622
25.11.2022 : London - Troxy
08.12.2022 : Cologne - Tanzbrunnen
09.12.2022 : Berlin - Tempodrom
11.12.2022 : Munich - Zenith

And more to come...

Worakls Orchestra Tour 2022 (announcement)

Worakls learned from his first tour how to create a perfectly harmonious experience. And plans are already in the works for a 2.0 version of his Orchestra tour. 

“Electronic with a full orchestra?” questioned one YouTube commenter. “This may be one of the greatest collaborations of all time.”

Worakls - Hiba

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Danseurs : Manon Bouquet + Pierre Duclos + Valentin Beaufils + Janina Sarantsina + Alice Roy

Orchestre :  Antonin Winter, Emilie COMENTALE, Claire SALESSE, Lysiane METRY, Pauline HAUSWIRTH (Violon), Marion LERAY (alto),  Nicolas CARPENTIER (cello), Elisabeth KOCH (Contrebasse), Tristan BRONCHARD (Flute), Michel RAISON (Clarinette),  Antoine PHILIPPE (Cor), Antoine SAINTES (Trompette), Augustin BARRE (Trombone), FELIX PROD, Philippe NADAL
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Striking the perfect balance between the codified classics and what’s en vogue can be a test for any artist. For French-born DJ, producer, and composer Kevin Rodrigues—aka Worakls (pronounced “warrackles”)—that challenge comes in an even more literal form. 



With inspirations from German composer Hans Zimmer to dubstep maestro Skrillex, Worakls combines the vivacity of classical orchestral concertos with the ethereality of modern, minimal techno.

Worakls built his career on this unique musical amalgamation that has captivated audiences worldwide. He grew up in a family of musicians. His father, a self-taught guitarist, motivated his musical path – enrolling Worakls in piano lessons at the age of three and conservatory at the age of six.

“Conservatory was so different. Much stricter,” he says. “Even the first year I went there, they told me, ‘No, you’re not going to touch a piano for one or two years.’ But I was already able to play the piano. So, for me, it was weird – and I didn’t stay there for a long time.

Formal lessons lasted until the age of 12, giving way to more typical pre-teen musical pursuits: garage bands, metal music, and, later, nightlife. 

“At first, I fell in love with harder style, hard stuff. I was getting out a teenage passion for metal music and those things. I loved it because it was full of energy,” he says. “Later, I fell in love with the [club] community as well. Going into the club and seeing people dressing in a different way than they would dress in the streets. I found it very interesting. So, I started to go clubbing every weekend, and eventually I even got a job at the club because I needed money to pay the entrance fees.”

“One weekend, I saw Eric Prydz play,” Worakls says, reflecting on a formative set at Redlight, the Paris club where he worked. Whereas other DJs tended to spin mostly chart-toppers, Prydz, he says, constructed an entirely new world out of his original tracks.

“First of all, I thought, this guy is incredibly talented. And second, Prydz brings us into his world. He’s not just playing tracks that we already know by heart. He plays his own stuff.” At this moment, Worakls knew he was destined for a career in electronic dance music.

“That was the beginning of a very nice adventure.”

That adventure has led Worakls to the leading edge of sonic experimentation in EDM. But blending digital sounds with classical instrumentation posed a challenge all its own and forced Worakls to relearn the intricacy of composition altogether.

“I think like a pianist,” he says. “Writing for guitars, basses, drums, et cetera, taught me a lot of things. When I decided that I wanted to bring orchestral and classical instruments into my music, I had to learn again, how to do it. Some instruments are very specific. You can’t blow in a trumpet for hours, for example, the guy has to breathe – those are the details I had to learn.”

That adventure has led Worakls on several tours throughout the U.S. and Europe. One of his most prolific was his 2019 Orchestra tour. He composed the score for a chamber orchestra consisting of violinists, cellists, percussionists, and an ensemble of brass and woodwinds players with, of course, Worakls conducting at the helm on keyboard and mixer. 

His studio album “Orchestra” was the inspiration. In venues and amphitheaters in cities including Geneva, Lyon, and his thrilling Cercle debut at Château La Coste orchestral harmonies floated overtop of vibrant, expressive electronic melodies.

“That tour is the ultimate version of my life. I want to do it, like, every day. That’s my goal: to only do live shows with the orchestra,” he says. “I like solo shows, but it’s not the same. Once you taste the show with the filmography, lights, it’s like defending something, really. Like a movie. Like a book. It’s a whole project. It’s not just like going to a club. You are presenting something, like, ‘Here’s what I did for the past three years.’”

“Of course, it’s a show. So,you need sometimes to have, let’s say, beautiful string parts overlapped with a big drop of only electronic music. And you have to find the right balance to surprise your crowd and keep them interested.” 

Balance was something that took him years to perfect. It remains an ongoing test for any live show he plays, even in a club environment.

“You know what is hard? When you bring an instrument on stage, you don’t know where to put the filler. You don’t know if you want to have more electronic music or classical instrumentation. A lot of these guys just want to go to a club and dance. Some others want to have a concert. So, you have to find the right balance between the two. And, of course, I didn’t find that right away. I worked for that.”

Worakls learned from his first tour how to create a perfectly harmonious experience. And plans are already in the works for a 2.0 version of his Orchestra tour. 

“Electronic with a full orchestra?” questioned one YouTube commenter. “This may be one of the greatest collaborations of all time.”

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