#“Gainsbourg percussions”

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Confidentiel (1964) “Gainsbourg percussions” (1964) Serge Gainsbourg

Two 1964 albums that, while far from Serge Gainsbourg’s best or most significant, pitched one thing foremostly: boundless sonic dexterity. Confidentiel was totally stripped back, a work that featured just Gainsbourg and two instruments (guitar and bass) while the second “Gainsbourg percussions” went the other way entirely, dipping into (slash stealing) music from the Caribbean and west Africa. Both still bite; both tinged with snidey mockery of Americanisation and Gainsbourg’s usual smirk. Together, plus Gainsbourg’s first four, lay out a clear blueprint of the kind of slippery and superb star that followed.

Pick(s): ‘Chez les yé-yé’, ‘Couleur Café’

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Discographie France Gall 1963-1964

En octobre 1963 , France Gall sort son premier 45 tour EP avec «  Ne sois pas si bête » (PMD: 7,18€) , qui correspond à l’adaptation par Pierre Delanoë de « Stand a little Closer » des américains Jack Wolf et Maurice « Bugs » Bower. Ce vinyle sera vendu à moins de 50000 exemplaires en France . Il sera 24eme au hits parade en Belgique francophone et 34eme en France.

En 1964, c’est grâce aux paroles et à la musique de Serge Gainsbourg qu’elle chante « N’écoute pas les idoles » (PMD: 5,€) et « Laisse tomber les filles » (PMD: 10,00€). «  N’écoute pas les idoles est vendu à 75000 exemplaires alors que « Laisse tomber les filles » atteint les 100000 exemplaires. Ces deux morceaux approchent la 10ème place des hits parade français et belge.

La même année, elle collabore avec Robert Gall (son père) pour les paroles et Alain Goraguer pour la musique, et sort l’EP : « La cloche/Jazz à gogo » (PMD : 8€). C’est une adaptation française de la chanson «  My boyfriend got a beatle haircut », interprétée la même année par Donna Lynn.

Toujours avec son père pour les paroles mais grâce a la musique de Georges Lifeman, elle chante un tube à l’époque «  Sacré Charlemagne » (PMD: 4,00€). C’est son premier vrai succès avec 300000 exemplaires vendus et une 7eme place au hit-parade belge et une troisième au hit-parade français. L’histoire raconte que son papa aurait écrit cette chanson en repensant au jour où il avait grondé sa fille car elle avait écrit « Vive Charlemagne » dans l’ascenseur de leur immeuble. Cette chanson assortie de quelques erreurs historiques ( la barbe bleue de Charlemagne qui est finalement blanche et l’invention de l’école par Charlemagne qui est né bien après la création de celle-ci) ce qui ne l’a cependant pas empêché d’être la musique générique de plusieurs émissions télévisées telles que : « Le pensionnat de Chavagnes », « le pensionnat de Sarlat », « Retour au pensionnat » ou encore plus récemment « le club Dorothée ».

Toujours en 1964, France Gall sort trois albums :

-« N’écoute pas les idoles » premier 33 tours de 25 cm, paru en Mars 1964, reprenant les chansons de ses deux premiers super 45 tours ( « Ne sois pas si bête » et « N’écoute pas les idoles» ).

-« Mes premières vraies vacances » qui est son premier album studio 30 cm qui reprend les chansons de son premier album 25 cm en y ajoutant les morceaux de son troisième EP : « La cloche ». Cet album, sorti en Août 1964, est réalisé avec la participation d’Alain Goraguer et son orchestre.

- « Sacré Charlemagne, qui est un album 25 cm, reprenant des chansons déjà sortie sur EP ou 45 tours . Elle réalise de nouveau cette album avec l’orchestre d’Alain Goraguer. Les paroliers sont soit son père (Robert Gall), soit Serge Gainsbourg. Maurice Tézé rédige les paroles de « Nounours » et Maurice Vidalin celles de « Christiansen ».

En 1964, France Gall participe à l’album de Serge Gainsbourg dénommé « Gainsbourg percussions » dont le titre est « Pauvre Lola » . France Gall interprète le rire de Lola.

(PMD = Prix Moyen Discogs)

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Loucas Bretz's "Hotel Melody" is a guitar-driven instrumental rock song with a lounge-like vibe. The song uses a range of instruments, including synths, piano, and strings, to create a rich, orchestral sound. The piece's moodiness reflects its dark, wintery origin, as well as inspirations from musicians such as Arctic Monkeys and Serge Gainsbourg. The funky bass lines and percussion establish a strong rhythm that propels the song ahead. This record is an expressive and deeply layered rock composition that highlights Loucas Bretz's musical talent and ingenuity.

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Babatunde Olatunji - Drums of Passion (1959)                                                                                                                                                                        Babatunde (1927-2003) connects the world with the roots of human music, a direct connection with rhythm and the soul, the very nature of the music shows what Babatunde is all about: “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today?. Today is a Gift. Thats why we call it the present."                                                                                                                                                                      1. Akiwowo (Chant to the Trainman) (0:00)                                                            2. Baba Jinde (Flirtation Dance) (3:42)                                                                    3. Jin-Go-Lo-Ba (Drums of Passion) (9:16)                                                              4. Kiyakiya (Why Do You Run Away?) (12:33)                                                          5. Odun de! Odun de! (Happy New Year) (16:50)                                                    6. Oya (Primitive Fire) (21:29)                                                                                7. Oyin Momo Ado (Sweet as Honey) (27:06)                                                          8. Shango (Chant to the God of Thunder) (32:07)                                                                                                                                                                          Babatunde Olatunji contre Serge Gainsbourg - Déja entendu ça                        Serge Gainsbourg cover of Babatunde Olatunji’s ‘Akiwowo …                  Gainsbourg plagiaire – Le jardin aux chansons qui bifurquent                Gainsbourg     Percussions - 7 New York USA - YouTube                                                                                                                                                               LCS 160. Babatunde Olatunji, « Akiwowo », 1959 | Réflexions … : Michael Babatunde Olatunji, « Akiwowo (Chant To The Trainman) », sur l’album Drums Of Passion, paru en 1959 chez Columbia.                                                                                                                                                                                            Le mot du regretté Guy Béart : « Un jour, je suis tombé à New York sur le disque de Babatunde Olatunji, Drums Of Passion, en 1959, que m’avait offert Belafonte, en fait. La musique de ce percussionniste américain d’origine nigériane m’avait frappé.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    J’ai donné son disque à Claude Nougaro, ainsi qu’un autre à Claude Dejacques, qui était directeur artistique chez Philips. Il l’a fait découvrir à Gainsbourg qui a, quelque temps après, sorti un disque, Gainsbourg Percussions, en 1964, où il plagie carrément Olatunji.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Dans l’album, c’est marqué « paroles et musique de Gainsbourg ». Sauf que c’est une copie absolue, mais absolue ! Il suffit d’écouter « New York USA » et « Akiwowo » ! A l’époque, il n’y avait pas d’Internet ni de tweet, on pouvait passer entre les gouttes. Mais il y a eu un procès, que Gainsbourg a perdu. Gainsbourg était un homme de talent, mais un grand affabulateur. Pourtant, il durera car, en avance sur son époque, il était à l’image des médias. Il savait faire le buzz. » (Propos extraits d’une interview donnée à Baptiste Vignol, publiée en mai 2014 dans le n° 11 de la revue Schnock, p. 88).                                                                                                                                                                                          Serge Gainsbourg, génie ou plagiaire - Egalite et Réconciliation                                                                                                                                                  CLAUDE NOUGARO l'amour sorcier - YouTube                                                       

[aquariumdrunkard]

The Aquarium Drunkard Show: SIRIUS/XMU (7pm PST, Channel 35)

Via satellite, transmitting from northeast Los Angeles — the Aquarium Drunkard Show on SIRIUS/XMU, channel 35. 7pm California time, Wednesdays.

Spotify Version: HERE ....

Intro ++ Chrissy Zebby Tembo – Fisherman ++ Antonio Carlos & Jocafi – Kabaluere ++ Ivy Jerry Crusade – Everybody Likes Something Good ++ The Hykkers – I Want A Break Thru ++ Chrissy Zebby Tembo – I’m Not Made Of Iron ++ Ngozi Family – Kumanda Kwa Bambo Wanda ++ Augustus Pablo – King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown ++ Alice Coltrane & Pharoah Sanders – Stopover Bombay ++ The Fabulous Three – Pep’s ++ Bama & The Family – Feeling Good ++ Friends Of The Family – Percussive Movement #2 ++ Tom Zé – Mã ++ Jorge Ben Jor – Ponta De Lança Africano ++ Amanaz – Kuala My Friend ++ Kikagaku Moyo – Effe ++ Don Cherry – Brown Rice ++ Was Way Collectif – Xale (Toubab Dialaw Kids Rhyme) ++ Digable Planets – Black Ego ++ Dorothy Ashby – Soul Vibrations ++ Cymande – Zion I ++ Serge Gainsbourg – Requiem Pour Un Con ++ Dorothy Ashby – The Moving Finger ++ Harold Alexander – Mama Soul ++ Benny Soebardja & Lizard – Candle Light ++ Lijadu Sisters – Bayi L’ense ++ Ahuja Bello & his Golden Eagles Band – Gbemi ro, oba to da mi ++ Ananda Shankar – Streets of Calcutta ++ Nora Dean – Angie La La ++ Ugo Busoni – Nebbie Misteriose ++ Saâda Bonaire – Second Face ++ African Head Charge – Stebeni’s Theme ++ Joel Vandroogenbroeck – Rocks ++ Denis Mpunga & Paul K. – Criola | art Michael Hentz

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La playlist de l'émission de ce jeudi matin sur Radio Campus Bruxelles entre 6h30 et 9h : Herbie Hancock "Rain Dance" (Sextant/Columbia Records/1973) Miles Davis "Black Satin" (On the Corner/Columbia Records/1972) Sun Ra "If They Only Knew" (Strange Worlds in My Mind/Norton Records/2010) Moor Mother & Nicole Mitchell "Arms Save" (Jazz Codes/Anti Records/2022) A. Kostis "Toumbeleki Toumbeleki" (The Jail's a Fine School/Mississippi Records/1931-2015) Myriam Gendron "Ballade Of A Great Weariness" (Not So Deep As a Well/FEEDING TUBE RECORDS/2014) Bonnie "Prince" Billy "Little Boy Blue II" (7"/Western Vinyl/2000) Lambchop "Soaky in the Pooper" (I Hope You're Sitting Down [aka Jack's Tulips]/Merge Records/1994) The Sea and Cake "The Transaction" (The Biz/Thrill Jockey Records/1995) DER "Heartbreak Hotel" (Supersound/Bisou/2022) Susan Christie "Rainy Day" (Paint a Lady/Finders Keepers Records/1969-2019) Susanna & Delphine Dora "L'aube spirituelle/Elevation/Alchimie de la douleur" (Elevation/SusannaSonata/2022) Serge Teyssot-Gay "Le camp des russes" (On croit qu'on en est sorti/Barclay/2000) ICH BIN "Votez Ich Bin" (12"/Autoproduction/2007) Lata J. Ramasar "The Greatest Name That Lives" (12"/K.D.R./1980) L'Orchestre Régional de Mopti "Kulukutu" (L'Orchestre Kanaga de Mopti/Kindred Spirits/1977-2011) André Brasseur et son Multisound Organ "Special 230" (7"/Palette/1965) Nico Gomez and His Afro Percussion Inc. "Lupita" (Ritual/Mr Bongo/1970-2013) Skull Snaps "My Hang Up Is You" (Skull Snaps/Mr Bongo/1973-2018) Gerry Rafferty "Right Down the Line" (City to City/United Artists Records/1978) Barnes & Barnes "Fish Heads" (Dr. Demento Presents: The Greatest Novelty Records of All Time Volume IV The 1970s/Rhino Records/1978-1985) Jon "Les sucettes" (Great Jewish Music: Serge Gainsbourg/Tzadik Label/1997) The Troggs "When Will the Rain Come" (7"/Fontana Records/1967) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiPh79_NDWk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Charlotte Gainsbourg - Trick Pony (2009) Beck Hansen from: "IRM" (LP|CD)

Alternative Rock | Indie Pop

JukehostUK (left click = play) (320kbps)

Personnel: Charlotte Gainsbourg: Vocals Beck: Guitar Beck: Bass Beck: Percussion Ben Attal: Drums

Produced by Beck

Recorded: @ Beck's Home Studio: "The Library" * in Los Angeles, California USA during 2009

* The album was mostly recorded at Beck's home studio in Los Angeles, California. - Wikipedia

Released: on December 7, 2009

Because Music (Europe) Elektra Records (US)

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Paris DJs Soundsystem presents 1964 - Standards Versions and Revamps Vol.5 Tracks 01 - Alvin Robinson - Fever (from 'Fever' 7 inch, 1964 / Red Bird) 02 - Roosevelt Grier - I (Who Have Nothing) (from 'Soul City' album, 1964 / Recording Industries Corp.) 03 - Serge Gainsbourg - Joanna (from 'Gainsbourg Percussions' album, 1964 / Philips) 04 - Lee "Scratch" Perry - Mother In Law (from 'Ska Authentic' compilation, 1964 / ND Records) 05 - Dusty Springfield - You Don't Own Me (Original Mono Mix) (from 'A Girl Called Dusty' album, 1964 / Philips) 06 - Roland Alphonso & The Skatalites - Christine Keeler (from 'Christine Keeler' 7 inch, 1964 / C And N Records) 07 - Quincy Jones & His Orchestra - Hard Day's Night (from 'Golden Boy' album, 1964 / Mercury) 08 - Shirley Ellis - Bring It On Home To Me (from 'Such A night' 7 inch, 1964 / Congress) 09 - The Don Gardner & Dee Dee Ford Quintet - What'd I Say (from 'In Sweden' album, 1964 / Sonet) 10 - Prince Buster featuring The Skatalites - Perhaps (from 'Fly Flying Ska' compilation, 1964 / Soulsville Center) 11 - Carlos Malcolm And His Afro Jamaican Rhythms - Bonanza Ska (from 'Bonanza Ska' 7 inch, 1964 / Up-Beat)

[betweenthetimeandsound]

Three Minutes to Eternity: My ESC 250 (#180-171)

#180: Fernando Tordo -- Tourada (Portugal 1973)

“Entram guizos, chocas e capotes, E mantilhas pretas, Entram espadas, chifres e derrotes, E alguns poetas, Entram bravos, cravos e dichotes, Porque tudo mais são tretas,”

“Bells, cowbells and capes are coming in, And black mantillas Swords, big horns and defeats are coming in And some poets Brave people, carnations and swear words are coming in Because it's a wheeze at most”

Despite the title ("tourada" translates to bullfight in Portuguese), it's actually a portrait of a revolution in the making. The lyrics were so clever that the censors at the RTP didn’t notice these lyrics were reflecting the current regime.

That’s enough for a 250 appearance for me, but there’s more that makes the song so memorable.

The build with the brass and percussion sets the stage for something important to happen. Sometimes, I do forget I like this song, but listening to it like right now is an experience, like one entering the battlefield.

The last line, "And the intelligent man says that songs are over..." still amuses me, though it's quite cynical in that the intellectuals would eventually not believe in the movement.

Personal ranking: 5th/17 Actual ranking: 10th/17 in Luxembourg

#179: France Gall -- Poupée de cire, poupée de son (Luxembourg 1965)

“Suis-je meilleure, suis-je pire qu’une poupée de salon? Je vois la vie en rose bonbon Poupée de cire, poupée de son”

“Am I better, am I worse than a fashion doll? I see life through bright rosy-tinted glasses Wax doll, sawdust doll”

One of the game-changing songs of Eurovision, in that the general mood shifts from slow-tempo songs to a little bit of pop. The first ten contests had their share of good songs, but seem to blur into each other at points. Afterwards, the song quality rose, and they were better suited to the times.

Beyond the happy orchestral sound is something quite sad—a pretty girl who sings songs without experiencing what they mean. Gainsbourg was quite the songwriter, but it led to a falling out between him and France later on, because of the double meanings of the songs he wrote for her.

The drama related to France Gall and the contest didn't stop there. Kathy Kirby, the runner-up that year, slapped France when she won. Then her boyfriend broke up with her shortly after, and wrote a song that would be the basis of "My Way".

Quite interesting I must say, though I don’t come back to this song often.

Personal and actual ranking: 1st/18 in Naples

#178: Ajda Pekkan -- Petr'oil (Turkey 1980)

"Öyle gururlusun gidemem yanına Girmişsin kim bilir kaç aşığın kanına Dolardan, marktan başka laf çıkmaz dilinden Neler, neler çekiyorum senin elinden"

"You are so proud, I can’t come close to you I wonder who else suffers from your love You speak of nothing but dollars and marks I am so suffering because of you"

My 1980 winner is not only quite groovy and seductive, but also clever.

The 1970s had two major oil crises--one in 1973, and another in 1979. The first one was when OPEC withheld their oil from countries who supported Israel during the Yom Kippur, and the second one when oil production stopped during the Iranian Revolution, resulting in higher prices per barrel. Both resulted in low supply and increased gas prices in the United States; those who grew up during the era were less likely to drive as a result.

Petr'oil takes this issue and anthromorphizes it, as Ajda sings about the troubles of relying oil as a resource and as a partner. The belly-dance music also emphasizes the tension. combined with the percussion and strings on this piece.

While Ajda has since distanced herself from the song, I embrace it in all its charms. Plus it was heavily underrated in its year.

Personal ranking: 1st/19 Actual ranking: 15th/19 in Den Haag

Final Impressions on 1980: This year stands out a bit, for it had a number of songs dealing with a huge number of topics (including Belgium's "Euro-Vision", which made the contest go meta, haha). Alongside it, the production was a bit bare-bones, because of the Netherlands hosting it four years earlier, but it featured quirks such as a representative announcing their country's song, Morocco competing for the only time, and a steel band for the interval!

#177: The Allisons -- Are you sure? (United Kingdom 1961)

“Are you sure you won’t be sorry? Comes tomorrow, you won’t want me Back again to hold you tightly?”

The lyrics are quite smug, in that the Allisons warn the girl who plans to break up with them she might be sorry and alone. Not unlike with "If I Were Sorry", though there's a bit more charm and teasing towards their soon-to-be ex-, whereas the latter feels a bit more arrogant.

That said, it’s upbeat and almost lines up to the musical scene at the time (comparisons to Buddy Holly are not uncommon), and the musical run time just goes by so quickly (in comparison to other entries of the same era)! It's just a breeze.

Personal ranking: 1st/16 Actual ranking: 2nd/16 in Cannes

#176: Vicky Leandros: L'amour est bleu (Luxembourg 1967)

“Bleu, bleu, l'amour est bleu, Berce mon cœur, mon cœur amoureux, Bleu, bleu, l'amour est bleu, Bleu comme le ciel qui joue dans tes yeux.”

“Blue, blue, love is blue, Cradle my heart, my loving heart Blue, blue, love is blue Blue like the sky which play in your eyes."”

I think I first heard this in the intro to Eurovision 2006's semi-final. While the harp motif stood out, I didn't know where it came from. It was until when I watched the contest this song was in, which is strange because it was notable for having a Paul Mauriat cover which became a hit.

One of many classics which featured in 1960s contests, I like the innocence shown through the lyrics, which uses color and imagery to tell about the different cycles of love. The orchestration along the bridge was especially spectacular, as it provided a cinematic feel towards . Vicky’s accent sometimes gets in the way, but she sings this well and should’ve gotten a podium position.

Personal ranking: 2nd/17 Actual ranking: 4th/17 in Vienna

#175: Kaija -- Ullu joy Hullu yö (Finland 1991)

"En edes halunnut sua omistaa En edes leikisti rakastaa Kaksi kulkijaa yhteen osuttiin Yksi yhteinen hetki jaettiin"

"I didn’t even want to own you I didn’t even want to love you We two travellers came across each other Shared one common moment together"

While I was watching Eurovision 1991, I liked the mysterious verses of Hullu yo, but I found the chorus a bit off, because it was punchier and more energetic. It also had that "minor-verse/major chorus" thing going on, which also made me uneasy with the song. With a few listens, I grew to like a bit more, because of its unique sound. It definitely sounds better with the studio cut versus the live, which shows off the failures of RAI's orchestra.

Another thing about the song, beyond its lyrics about a one-night-stand turned into longing feelings, was the choice choreography. Playing out the turmoiled relationship, it's funny to see how provocative it is, and that's after Toto's hilarious pronunciation of the song.

Elements of the live performance aside, it's still a jam which deserved better. Maybe it would've done so in the televote era.

Personal ranking: 7th/22 Actual ranking: 20th/22 in Rome

#174: Francoise Hardy -- L'amour s'en va (Monaco 1963)

“Si ce n’est toi Ce sera moi qui m’en irai L’amour s’en va Et nous n’y pourrons rien changer"

"If it isn’t you It will be me who will go away Love goes away And we can’t change anything about that"

I was happily surprised hearing this for the first time. It was very melancholic, with an interesting structure between the verses and the chorus. The percussion also helps with the latter, and adds a bit of character to the song.

The fact Francoise wrote this classic gem also warmed me up more to the song, especially because she was from the ye-ye generation of singers (which are known for being young and upbeat). Yet she stands and sings her own composition in a serious, almost bored tone, without taking the substance of the song away

(That being said, I really need to listen to more of her songs; I've found a couple a month ago, though there's obviously more...)

Personal ranking: 2nd/16 Actual ranking: 5th/16 in London

#173: ABBA -- Waterloo (Sweden 1974)

“The history book on the shelf is always repeating itself...”

You don’t need me to tell about this, do you? It’s fun and timeless pop, with some cool costumes to boot.

For more interesting stuff for both, the song Waterloo was an actual risk for the contest--they actually had another song for consideration, the folk-influenced Hasta Manana, but turned to this instead. And it worked, of course!

For the clothes, ABBA apparently chose these glam-rock inspired costumes because in Sweden, one wouldn't have to pay additional fees if the costumes won't be used for normal wear. Both Anni-frid and Agnetha look great, nevertheless.

And as of the moment, my favorite ABBA song is "Knowing Me, Knowing You". Despite the poppy tone, it has a moody vibe throughout, and one knows the relationship is going to end on a bad note.

Personal ranking: 2nd/17 Actual ranking: 1st/17 in Brighton

#172: Gigliola Cinquetti -- Si (Italy 1974)

“Sì, dolcemente dissi sì, Per provare un'emozione, Che non ho avuto mai,”

“Yes, I softly said yes, To feel an emotion That I've never had before”

My friend told me an interesting story about the lyrics—whereas the song Gigliola won with tells of a girl waiting to grow older to find true love, Si talks of the girl growing up and taking the plunge. So she interprets Si as a sequel of sorts.

So why does this beat Waterloo, in my opinion?

I like how the song starts—quietly, but with an interesting guitar part. The instrumentation builds well towards the "Si...", at which it gently but certainly blooms towards Gigliola's certainty on going with the man she loves.

The interesting part of it was how the song was censored in Italy because it was seen as "subliminal messaging" for a campaign on a divorce referendum that May. "Si" sounds like an endorsement for the "no" campaign, as it embraces being in love, even if it requires the death of another relationship.

Personal ranking: 1st/17 Actual ranking: 2nd/17 in Brighton

Final Impressions on 1974: Definitely one of the most memorable years in the contest, if only for who won. The rest was a tale of two halves, with the first half being particularly good, and the other half bad (except for Si, as you can tell). And there were Wombles in the interval act, hehe.

#171: Eugent Bushpepa -- Mall (Albania 2018)

“Lot i patharë ndriçojë këtë natë Sonte kumbo prej shpirtit pa fjalë Vetëm një çast dhimbja të më ndalë”

“Lingering tear, light up this night Find your way out, to soothe my soul Just for one day make this pain subside”

Aren’t the lyrics to this so beautiful? They convey Eugent’s desire to be with his loved one so well, in both its pain and beauty.

The music really helps too--while the pre-vamped version was a whole minute longer, it also has a rockier edge to it. The revamped version cuts it down and cleans up the production, but it's still maintains the overall feel throughout.

Eugent is also a talented talented singer, which proved initial odds wrong and got Albania one of its best results! The bridge between the second verse and chorus has a great chord progression (which was given more space in the revamp), and he deserved qualification for that alone. And those high notes.

(Also, he's probably the best dressed guy of his year...good job Eugent, good job.)

Personal ranking: 7th/43 Actual ranking: 11th/26 GF in Lisbon

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Nicola Són et Niuver - A Javanesa (La Javanaise - Serge Gainsbourg) - live au New Morning - 28/02/2013

Extrait du concert de Nicola Són au New Morning (Paris) le 28 février 2013, concert de lancement de l'album Nord Destin.

Titre original : La Javanaise (Serge Gainsbourg)

Adaptation originale : Nicola Són

Formation :

Nicola Són : chant / guitare

Niuver : chant

Tarcisio Gondim : guitare

Gerson Saeki : contrebasse

Christophe Bras : batterie

Inor Sotolongo : percussions

Ludwig Gorhan : saxophone ténor

Patrik Lerchmüller : trombone

Vanessa Giorno : choeurs

Didier Benoit : choeurs

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Sharkboy are an alternative rock band from Brighton, England, formed in the early 1990s by Avy, the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist. They released two albums in the mid-1990s and the current outfit consists of 3 of the original members: Avy, Adrian Oxaal and Dil Davies. 

The band was formed in the early 1990s by the Preston-born Avy (vocals, guitar), recruiting American-born Oxaal (guitar, cello, keyboards) and multi-instrumentalist Gavin Cheyne on bass.

The band signed to Nude Records after being championed by Brett Anderson of Suede and released their debut album Matinee in 1994, which was described by CMJ New Music Monthly as "moody aggression with bite", and by Allmusic writer Ned Raggett as "an enjoyable, moody debut".

Original members included Toby Shippey (trumpet), Dil Davies (drums, percussion) Alan Stirner (guitar) and Nick Wilson (keyboards, trumpet, percussion). Four singles in 1995 preceded the band's second album, The Valentine Tapes, which included Dickon Hinchcliffe of Tindersticks on violin. 

The band carried on in various forms, including drummer Steve Hewitt joining the outfit following the departure of Dil Davies. They released a limited edition 500 vinyl boxed set featuring cover versions of lounge classics and a thrash feedback version of the Serge Gainsbourg penned "Je t'aime... moi non plus" which remains a rarity. Following the demobbing of original members after the second album's release, Avy, Adrian Oxaal and Jessica Fischer (bass/cello) played to appreciative audiences in New York and Los Angeles in 1997.

Oxaal went on to join James. Toby Shippey is a founder member of Salsa Celtica. Steve Hewitt joined Placebo before going on to form his own band Love Amongst Ruin. Avy re-recruited Oxaal and Dil Davies, the band's original drummer during Summer 2015, when Sharkboy went into pre-production for a new EP.

The band has been compared to My Bloody Valentine, Mazzy Star, Drugstore, Tindersticks, and Mojave 3.On the band's second album, Allmusic identified a "blend of country, blues, post-punk textures

from their Wikipedia page

A beautiful album from an almost forgotten indie band, SharkBoy

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L’Epee — Diabolique (A Recordings)

Photo by Richard Dumas

Working to “Dig!’ himself out from beneath the weight of public perceptions after Ondi Timoner’s 2004 documentary about the rivalry between The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Dandy Warhols, Anton Newcombe relocated to Berlin, opened a studio and label and has been prolific in recording, producing and releasing his own and other peoples’ music.  

On Diabolique, Newcombe joins forces with actor/singer Emmanuelle Seigner and French husband and wife garage rockers The Limiñanas, that’s multi-instrumentalist Lionel and drummer Marie, as L’Epee to present a hazy mash of “Venus in Furs” Velvet Underground, late 1960s sitar psychedelia and Gallic garage.  The quartet have worked together before in various combinations and their chemistry is evident throughout the record as is their joint love of classic proto-punk, French underground pop and Morricone.

Not for Seigner the cliché of the breathy French ingénue; singing in French and English, she brings a world-weary insouciance perfectly in tune with the narcotic fuzz of the music. Her tone and mood harks back to her 2007 collaboration with VU influenced French duo, Ultra Orange on which she gave full reign to her professed love for the Stooges, Lou Reed and contemporaries like Mazzy Star.  

Her duet with Bertrand Belin “On Dansait Avec Elle” based on a slowed down ye-ye rhythm works so well because although it brings Gainsbourg to mind, it subverts roles, with Seigner as the knowing lead and Belin following pained and hang dog in her wake. More Charlotte than Serge. Elsewhere there is the motorik drive of “La Brigade des Maléfices” and “Ghost Rider” and the disembodied pop of “Springfield 61” complete with a “La La La” chorus, church bells, tambourines and a warm blanket of fuzz beneath.  

If Diabolique sometimes verges on pastiche the quartet never descend into camp. Seigner has a gravitas that grounds the songs and the band plays it full-blooded building layers of guitars, organs and sitar upon mid-tempo beats to create dense hypnotic fugs. Newcombe’s attention to detail is evident in the production and there are “aha!” moments that reward repeated listening: the percussion sounds and droning guitars on “Un Rituel Inhabituel”, the subtle name checks of The 13th Floor Elevators and the New York Dolls in “Last Picture Show” and the luxuriously analog feel of the entire record.  

L’Epee has produced an album greater than the sum of its myriad of great parts. If Seigner is front and center, Newcombe and the Limiñanas provide her with a filigreed setting. Diabolique is a trip into the underworld from which you will return revitalized and ready for the next leg.  

Andrew Forell

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Discothèque

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Jean-Claude Vannier - Chasser la bête noire (Finders Keepers Records RSD 7″)

Available Record Store Day 2019 (Saturday 13th April)

With a discography held in such high esteem amongst fans of conceptual French pop and soundtrack composition, the likelihood of finnding an unturned stone amongst maestro Jean-Claude Vannier’s fertile psychedelic rockery falls somewhere between slim and skeletal. Even the most intrepid explorers of the most fearless and fastidious nature should naturally expect to encounter one or two shadowy characters when braving the oblique corners of the Vannier vault, but few lost souls cast a darker silhouette than the cinematic obscurity known only as La Bête Noire (The Black Beast).

Lost and presumed missing for decades the soundtrack tapes to this lesser-known 1983 French thriller (featuring a cast culled from films such as Alphaville, The Modern Couple and Sweet Movie) captures the revered composer and arranger of Serge Gainsbourg’s Histoire De Melody Nelson embarking on a darker exploration of free jazz, frenzied batucadas and cyclic carousel psychedelia. Counting key players of the French jazz scene within its ranks, The Insolitudes group comprises a crack team of Palm/Futura/Actuel/Saravah regulars such as saxophonist Philippe Maté (Acting Trio/Maté-Vallancien/Tacet) alongside drummer Bernard Labat (Mad Ducks) and legendary Arpadys/Voyage rhythm masters Marc Chantereau and Pierre-Alain Dahan (Brutus Drums) all of whom alongside Michel Zanlonghi (Ensemble De Percussion De Paris) make up this thunderous, tumultuous, four-headed rhythm machine bridging an authentic gap between The Jef Gilson Groups and France’s signature “cosmic” revolution. Naturally these previously unheard compositions are spearheaded by lead pianist and composer Vannier and for devotee’s of his 1972 concept album L’Enfant Assassin Des Mouche there is much to admire and cross-reference herein.

Having been the most loyal and long-running guardians of Jean-Claude’s monster archive over the past two decades Finders Keepers Records are proud to present this first catch of newfound vintage Vannier discoveries on this limited and unlikely free jazz 45 single (which should find a perfect home between coveted Euro jazz 7”s by Krzysztof Komeda, François Tusques and Brussels Art Quintet). Almost 15 years since Finders Keepers once liberated the Mouches it is now time to set free another Black Beast amongst discerning listeners.

So, will they be releasing the whole soundtrack? Here’s hoping.

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Babatunde Olatunji - Drums of Passion (1959)                                                                                                                                                                          Babatunde (1927-2003) connects the world with the roots of human music, a direct connection with rhythm and the soul, the very nature of the music shows what Babatunde is all about: "Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today?. Today is a Gift. Thats why we call it the present."                                                                                                                                                                      1. Akiwowo (Chant to the Trainman) (0:00)                                                            2. Baba Jinde (Flirtation Dance) (3:42)                                                                    3. Jin-Go-Lo-Ba (Drums of Passion) (9:16)                                                              4. Kiyakiya (Why Do You Run Away?) (12:33)                                                          5. Odun de! Odun de! (Happy New Year) (16:50)                                                    6. Oya (Primitive Fire) (21:29)                                                                                7. Oyin Momo Ado (Sweet as Honey) (27:06)                                                          8. Shango (Chant to the God of Thunder) (32:07)                                                                                                                                                                          Babatunde Olatunji contre Serge Gainsbourg - Déja entendu ça                        Serge Gainsbourg cover of Babatunde Olatunji's 'Akiwowo ...                  Gainsbourg plagiaire – Le jardin aux chansons qui bifurquent                Gainsbourg     Percussions - 7 New York USA - YouTube                                                                                                                                                                LCS 160. Babatunde Olatunji, « Akiwowo », 1959 | Réflexions ... : Michael Babatunde Olatunji, « Akiwowo (Chant To The Trainman) », sur l’album Drums Of Passion, paru en 1959 chez Columbia.                                                                                                                                                                                              Le mot du regretté Guy Béart : « Un jour, je suis tombé à New York sur le disque de Babatunde Olatunji, Drums Of Passion, en 1959, que m’avait offert Belafonte, en fait. La musique de ce percussionniste américain d’origine nigériane m’avait frappé.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      J’ai donné son disque à Claude Nougaro, ainsi qu’un autre à Claude Dejacques, qui était directeur artistique chez Philips. Il l’a fait découvrir à Gainsbourg qui a, quelque temps après, sorti un disque, Gainsbourg Percussions, en 1964, où il plagie carrément Olatunji.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dans l’album, c’est marqué « paroles et musique de Gainsbourg ». Sauf que c’est une copie absolue, mais absolue ! Il suffit d’écouter « New York USA » et « Akiwowo » ! A l’époque, il n’y avait pas d’Internet ni de tweet, on pouvait passer entre les gouttes. Mais il y a eu un procès, que Gainsbourg a perdu. Gainsbourg était un homme de talent, mais un grand affabulateur. Pourtant, il durera car, en avance sur son époque, il était à l’image des médias. Il savait faire le buzz. » (Propos extraits d’une interview donnée à Baptiste Vignol, publiée en mai 2014 dans le n° 11 de la revue Schnock, p. 88).                                                                                                                                                                                          Serge Gainsbourg, génie ou plagiaire - Egalite et Réconciliation                                                                                                                                                  CLAUDE NOUGARO l'amour sorcier - YouTube