French Chanson

~~Farfisa~~ · 11-26-2011, 04:05 PM

I looked for a thread, but there doesn't seem to be any. Anyway, I've known about Chanson for awhile, but my interest in it didn't really perk until last night. I heard Nico singing in french on a Serge Gainsbourg compilation and was blown away how beautiful it was.

Does anyone know of any good, really deep and moving songs/artists in this genre? I would be forever grateful if someone can make a compilation featuring their favorite songs and artists.

French Chanson, to me sounds very sensual and intimate, and I'm able to just drift away on the soft spoken words, like a balloon rising into the atmosphere.

Argento · 11-26-2011, 04:21 PM

Je connais Jeanette

Non sure si vous demandé cette chosse.

Sneer · 11-26-2011, 07:54 PM

Jacques Brel. The guy was fantastic, and his music has become a huge influence on myriad musicians... Even Kurt Cobain covered Season's in the Sun.

Also:

Lisnaholic · 11-27-2011, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu

Jacques Brel. The guy was fantastic, and his music has become a huge influence on myriad musicians... Even Kurt Cobain covered Season's in the Sun.

^ I wonder why Kurt Cobain chose to cover one of JB`s weakest songs. The JB covers that I like are of the songs which highlight his risqué lyrics and eccentric choice of subject matter:-
Next by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Amsterdam by David Bowie

Sneer · 11-27-2011, 05:44 PM

I don't know, he probably thought he could do something with that particular melody. I agree though, it's not one of his bestest.

Lisnaholic · 11-27-2011, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu

I don't know, he probably thought he could do something with that particular melody. I agree though, it's not one of his bestest.

^ Yes, I guess so, or maybe he thought he could contrast the innocent lyrics with the worldly grunge sound, to get some ironical effect.

Anyway, here`s another English version of a JB song, this time with simple, but interesting lyrics. Perhaps you know it already:

"Some built the roads,
Some wrote the poems,
Some went to war.
Some never came home."

Zaqarbal · 11-29-2011, 02:06 AM

Françoise Hardy:

EDIT: Lyrics' translations here and here.

11-26-2011, 04:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
~~Farfisa~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,773	French Chanson I looked for a thread, but there doesn't seem to be any. Anyway, I've known about Chanson for awhile, but my interest in it didn't really perk until last night. I heard Nico singing in french on a Serge Gainsbourg compilation and was blown away how beautiful it was. Does anyone know of any good, really deep and moving songs/artists in this genre? I would be forever grateful if someone can make a compilation featuring their favorite songs and artists. French Chanson, to me sounds very sensual and intimate, and I'm able to just drift away on the soft spoken words, like a balloon rising into the atmosphere.

11-26-2011, 04:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Argento Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Córdoba, Argentina Posts: 95	Je connais Jeanette Non sure si vous demandé cette chosse. __________________ Here is my thread on Argentine music. Le hizo un par de promesas imprudentes y así fue que de ella se aburrió.

11-26-2011, 07:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,397	Jacques Brel. The guy was fantastic, and his music has become a huge influence on myriad musicians... Even Kurt Cobain covered Season's in the Sun. Also: __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show Last edited by Sneer; 11-26-2011 at 08:02 PM.

11-27-2011, 05:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,397	I don't know, he probably thought he could do something with that particular melody. I agree though, it's not one of his bestest. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

11-29-2011, 02:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
Zaqarbal Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 824	Françoise Hardy: EDIT: Lyrics' translations here and here. __________________ "Lullabies for adults / crossed by the years / carry the flower of disappointment / tattooed in their gloomy melodies." Last edited by Zaqarbal; 11-29-2011 at 03:24 AM.