
Reality and fiction blur together as we embark on a trip through Chilly Gonzales' world.
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The playfulness of his character is mirrored in the look of the film. Clomipramine, an antidepressant, is a common treatment for exploding head syndrome.Calcium channel blockers may also help. It dives deep into the dichotomy of Gonzales' stage persona, where self-doubt and megalomania are just two sides of the same coin. The cinematic documentary Shut Up And Play The Piano follows Gonzales from his native Canada to late 90's underground Berlin, and via Paris to the world's great philharmonic halls. Every time his audience thinks it has finally figured him out, he makes a radical move and breaks with its expectations.


Change seems to be the only constant in Gonzales' journey. The eccentric artist inspires and collaborates with the likes of Feist, Jarvis Cocker, Peaches, Daft Punk and Drake. Criss-crossing between rap, electro and solo piano music, he became the outrageous pop performer who invited himself to the ivory tower of classical music. Chilly Gonzales is a Grammy-winning composer, virtuoso pianist and entertainer.
