Olyam begins his musical training aged 6 years old by learning how to play the percussions, and later, at 10, studies classical guitar.

He soon starts composing. Meanwhile, aged 16, he joins forces with other teenage musicians as lead guitar player to create the blues-rock band "Texas TC" which tours during 7 years.

During this period, Olyam also discovers the realm of electronic instruments. He then decides to deepen the stunning possibilities of synthesizers and starts to compose and recording pieces apart from any band.

Since then, Olyam has been recording as a solo artist several Chill-out/Ambient/Relaxation albums, depending on the project, but he obviously still enjoy working and collaborating with other musicians for his own albums or others', searching for new musical sensations, mixing his synths and guitars with human voices and sundry acoustic instruments.

Olyam thinks that symphonic and ethnic music are very important areas, and has also always been fond of rock, pop and classical music, and feels close to the “electro” movement. This global interest for many musical genres, is somewhat responsible of the wide array of atmospheres and rythms one can find in his albums.

His style, going from meditative instrumental to vivid and percussive themes, is affiliated with the Chill-out/Ambient movement. Olyam’s music is frequently used by therapeutists, or in relaxation, feng shui, well-being centres.

Olyam often join forces with some other artists. His work in the pop rock and French song areas is very important and creative, arranging, playing and sometimes composing some songs for other singers

As a solo artist, Olyam has recorded several cds one can find on www.olyam.com .
Some audio extracts are also available.

Most of the albums are sold in France in Fnacs, Virgin Megastores and in Archambault, Canada.

Main synths & electronic devices currently used :
  • Korg Karma
  • Korg Triton-Rack
  • Korg Symphony
  • Emulator E 5000 Ultra
  • Roland U-110
  • Yamaha CS-80 V
 

Main guitars currently used :

  • Stratocaster Plus deluxe 1990 electric guitar
  • Telecaster American Standard 1996 electric guitar
  • Gretsch Pro Jet electric guitar
  • Takamine EG522SC nylon electro-acoustic guitar
  • Epiphone EJ-200 acoustic guitar
  • Yamaha G-50A nylon acoustic guitar
 
Full list of instruments and equipement gear that Olyam used
 
© Olyam 2005 - webdesign © Fuzz1