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Calvin Harris, David Guetta and Mark Ronson all expressed their grief on Twitter.
The music world was in mourning on Thursday after Philippe Zdar was killed in an accident.
The 50-year-old music producer, who was one half of the French house duo Cassius, fell to his death from a high rise building in Paris. The pair were set to release their latest album, "Dreems," on Friday.
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Zdar, whose real name was Philippe Cerboneschi, and his bandmate and Hubert Blanc-Francard AKA Boom Bass, were considered pioneers of the French dance music scene in the 90s. The duo produced and remixed many hit tracks for fellow musicians, including Phoenix, Hot Chip, Beastie Boys and Franz Ferdinand, while their own music was sampled by Jay-Z and Kanye West.
His peers expressed their sorrow and disbelief on Twitter, including Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Mark Ronson, The Black Madonna, Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos, and former Vampire Weekend member Rostam.
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View Story"Awful news about Phillipe Zdar, what an unbelievably lovely man with an incredible legacy. I was mesmerized by this record as a 15 year old," Calvin Harris wrote, sharing the track "1999".
David Guetta added: "Sad awakening here :( I just heard Philippe Zdar from @CASSIUSOFFICIAL passed away. I can't stop remembering amazing parties we had all together. All my loving to your family, BoomBass and Pedro. RIP dg"
Mark Ronson wrote: "So f--king sad to learn about Philippe Zdar last night. A true, true legend whose influence hangs over not just dance but indie, hip hop, all of it. I remember buying Feeling For You when it first came out and being blown away... My condolences to his family and friends
Awful news about Phillipe Zdar, what an unbelievably lovely man with an incredible legacy. I was mesmerized by this record as a 15 year old https://t.co/H79OZ19Nxq
@CalvinHarris
Sad awakening here :( I just heard Philippe Zdar from @CASSIUSOFFICIAL passed away. I can't stop remembering amazing parties we had all together. All my loving to your family, BoomBass and Pedro. RIP
@davidguetta
dg pic.twitter.com/XJwSOmdtSv
So fucking sad to learn about Philippe Zdar last night. A true, true legend whose influence hangs over not just dance but indie, hip hop, all of it. I remember buying Feeling For You when it first came out and being blown away... My condolences to his family and friends 💔💔💔
@MarkRonson
RIP Philippe Zdar, a visionary and tectonic force who shaped the geography of modern dance music. I am so sorry to the many friends who mourn his sudden and terrible loss tonight.
@blackmadonnachi
He mixed Needy Girl & Rage for the Euro release of our 1st album. Then he mixed the entire Fancy Footwork album. Then Business Casual. He played a huge role in developing our sound. We're devastated. RIP Philippe Zdar of Cassius, Motorbass & La Funk Mob, a true musical genius. pic.twitter.com/Y7pNmzREyt
@Chromeo
Philippe Zdar was a great inspiration, both as a producer, but particularly as a good man and friend.
@alkapranos
His taste was impeccable and is heard on everything he worked on.
He had a huge joy for life, generosity and passion.
I will miss him terribly.
Farewell, my friend. pic.twitter.com/U6aZB5iHce
@alkapranos
