Michel Chion is a prolific French composer, known widely for his expertise in electroacoustic music, particularly in the genre of musique concrète—a form of experimental music that manipulates natural and industrial sounds to create a tapestry of auditory experience. Born on March 15, 1947, Chion began his extensive career in the art of sound after studying literature and composition in Paris. Apart from his innovative compositions, Chion is also a revered film theorist, sound theorist, and a professor at several institutions, further cementing his status as an intellectual in both the sonic and cinematic domains.

Throughout his career, Chion has released an impressive body of work that showcases his unique approach to sound and its relationship with film and narrative. His recent releases such as "Requiem / Laudes" reveal his capacity to evoke the profound and spiritual through his compositions, while "Musiques concrètes 1988 - 91" and "Musiques concrètes 1970-71" offer a deep dive into his experimental roots, reflecting the ethos of musique concrète through a contemporary lens. "La vie en prose" and "Tu" further demonstrate his versatility and enduring creativity. Chion's music not only entertains but also pushes the boundaries of what listeners consider to be the landscape of sound, inviting them to explore the infinite possibilities of auditory experience.