Cédric Theys

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I started playing guitar about 25 years ago. A few years later, I picked up the bass and played that in most bands I've been in during my musical career. After playing both instruments for over 20 years, I finally discovered the tapping instrument that I had always been looking for. I started using the touch guitar exclusively around 2015. The U8 is built by Touch Guitars in Germany. It's an 8-string instrument covering almost the full range of a classic keyboard, from a low B (like a 5 string bass) to a high D (close to the highest note on a guitar).

Over the years, I've produced and written music with several bands but since playing the touch guitar I've been focusing on soundscapes, instant compositions, experimental & progressive electronic rock. I've started writing for various instruments and ensembles in the past few years and those compositions are in the process of being released. More to come!

I have produced and recorded various projects and am the founder of Mad Ducks Records, which is home to all of my recorded output. I currently live in Austin TX with my family.

Cédric Theys: Légèreté De L'Être

Read "Légèreté De L'Être" reviewed by Mark Sullivan

by Mark Sullivan
October 25, 2022

Cédric Theys is a touch guitarist, composer and producer. Since taking up the touch guitar, much of his recorded output has taken the form of experimental music such as soundscapes and instant compositions. He has had several collaborations, including a regular one with his brother, drummer Alban Theys. But this album includes no touch guitar playing, focusing entirely on his compositions. Performed by the Colorado Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Thomas A. Blomster, the scoring is centered around mallet ...