Laurent Garnier
French DJ and record producer
- Base
- France
- Active
- Since 1991
- Listeners
- 189K
- Sound
Sonic signature
250 analyzedLaurent Garnier is a driving techno artist from France. Laurent's catalogue here runs a wide 80-170 BPM band (median 125). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 23 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 3B, 3A, 9B. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 1991 to 2025. The catalogue traces a label journey from F Communications to Play It Again Sam. Less groove-driven than 94% of techno artists.
- Harmonic focus:
- more harmonically varied than 91% of techno artists
- Reach:
- bigger than 89% of techno artists
- Energy:
- more restrained than 87% of techno artists
Plays across 23 of 24 keys, 45% in minor, most often 3B, 3A, 9B. Genre DNA leans 100% Techno.
Evolution
Median tempo and energy of the analyzed tracks, year by year.
B2B pairings
Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.
- Daniel Avery23 keys · 124 BPM · NRG 66
- Jeff Mills23 keys · 124 BPM · NRG 71
- Max Cooper23 keys · 126 BPM · NRG 59
- Kangding Ray23 keys · 124 BPM · NRG 57
Set builder
A set arc from Laurent's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Laurent's catalogue.
Discography
290 tracks · 250 analyzed
Singles & EPs
About
Laurent Garnier, also known as Choice, is a French electronic music producer and DJ. Garnier began DJing in Manchester during the late 1980s. He became a producer in the early 1990s and recorded several albums.
FAQ
- What genre is Laurent Garnier?
- Laurent Garnier plays mostly techno, with electro, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Laurent Garnier play at?
- Laurent Garnier's tracks here sit mostly between 80 and 170 BPM, with a median around 125.
- What key does Laurent Garnier play in?
- Across 250 analyzed tracks, Laurent Garnier favours 3B, 3A, 9B, and 45% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Laurent Garnier based?
- Laurent Garnier is based in France and has been active since 1991.
- What labels has Laurent Garnier released on?
- Laurent Garnier has releases associated with Play It Again Sam, F Communications, Fnac Music Dance Division, Wagram Music.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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Catalogue last updated July 2026.
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