Sacrebleu

Today's "Lounge" music may be electronic, but most of the artists still pull both inspiration and sounds from vintage musicians of the past such as Henry Mancini, Les Baxter, John Barry, and Martin Denny. "Sacrebleu" is a stellar example of just how well this mixture can work.Before you even listen to the CD, the cover art gives you an idea of what to expect, with its 1950's lounge font and spoof on RCA's then-famous "Living Stereo" logo (here it is Yellow Stereo).The songs will sweep you backwards in time to a swank, dimly lit, smoke-filled Parisian lounge circa-1960, with just enough modern electronics to bring you home again. There are plenty of great samples, slow electronic beats (picture an old Moog perhaps), french dialogue, and organs to satisfy those young hipsters hanging out in New York City's more exclusive jazz clubs. Yet, the album is smooth enough to please those retro-chic fans still spining original vinyl copies of "Martinis With Mancini."Volvo fans will rejoice with the single "Une Very Stylish Fille," as heard in the S80 ads a few years ago. The track includes a great sample of Audrey Hepburn asking the question "How do I look?" and sounds like something right out of her movie "Breakfast At Tiffany's." The other single "Sacre Francais" has a simillar vibe.The single "Dirty Larry" is my favorite by far, as it evokes the 60's spy music produced by John Barry, Edwin Astley, and Lalo Schifrin. Vintage driving bass, harpsichord, and a chilling Moog-sounding lead synthline. Just picture the bad guys in an old black Peugeot sedan chasing the hero spy in his green MGB down the winding streets of Paris, and you've got this song."Monsieur Dimitri Joue Du Stylophone" is a perfect short for those who love vintage keyboards. "Nothing To Lose" sounds like Herp Albert working with that other great french band, AIR. There are two versions, one with breathy female vocals and a bonus instrumental."Reveries" is a mild drum and bass (picture an Aphex Twin remix of something by AIR or The Art Of Noise perhaps). "Un Woman's Paradis" is a dance number that sounds like some of Martin Denny's late 70's works. Very upbeat with organs and piano, but little percussion.Another great standout track is "Un World Mysteriouse" with a haunting, otherworldly sound simillar to Mancini's "Experiment In Terror."The entire album is a delight to listen to and the perfect chill-album for your next cocktail party. This album is best listened to with the lights down low, some candles, and a cocktail in hand. A must for both modern and vintage lounge / exotica fans alike. If you like AIR and Etienne DeCrecy or Les Baxter and Martin Denny, give this CD a listen.

I Love This CD i own, have it already. But just wanted to have Another 1 Cus I Love it so much!

I had just one chance to watch the very nice "SACRE FRANCAIS" video on TV, some years ago (couldn't notice if it was aired on VH1 or MTV), and forgot almost immediately the name of the song and performer... But I couldn't forget the catchy rhythm and the 'sticky' voice of the girl repeating 'Sacre Francais!' almost ten or twenty times...This Electronica/Chill Out/Lounge album is quite fun and relaxing to listen! It made me twice happy, when I found it had also the theme "Une Very Stylish Fille" (sorry if it's misspelled, I'm not very good with French language, even when I like to listen it a lot!).If you want to give a different tocuh to your "Relax music" collection, this CD is for you!

Hard to find, an amazing Cd.

El 2002 fui a cenar con unos primos en Lima, y mi prima me comentó que el otro día fue a ver "Cry Baby" y le pareció una mala película. Cuando ella la vió el 91, salió encantada del cine y la vió por lo menos cinco veces. Algo así me ha pasado con este disco. Cuando lo escuché por primera vez y ví el video en MTV, quedé fascinado y me pareció una obra maestra. Pasaron los años y cuando lo compré en el 2002, no me gustó tanto. Ahora, lo que pasa es que los tiempos cambian y la electrónica se está llendo por el drenaje, llevándose discos que en su momento fueron piezas claves como éste.

My sister turned me onto this cd....it is really an auditory sensation to listen to...out there on the edge and takes you with it. Reminded me of sitting on the boulevard in Paris. You want to take a continental trip and not leave your home? Willing to take a stretch for some really interesting music? Then this is the cd for you. You will love it, and remember, I AM A VERY STYLISH GIRL!

I had this CD years ago. I played it so much! I tried to get the album on mp3, but it's not available. I'm glad I got the CD again, the other one was done for.

This album swings with jazzy beats and melodic riffs that get stuck in your head. "Sacre Francais", "Une Very Stylish Fille", and "Un World Mysteriouse" are my favorites.

Fantastic !!

I do so much love this album. Not one bad track on it.

I love this album.

Mme sucht noch eben ihre Perlenkette, zum 'kleinen Schwarzen', selbstverständlich. Anschließend ein Treffen mit Freunden am Montmartre. Wie hip war das, damals.Diese CD ist ein kleines Juwel unter den vielen Aufnahmen dieses Genres. Altmodisch und dennoch sehr gekonnt. Herausragend auf dieser CD ist "une very stylish fille"; erinnert bewusst an die Stil-Ikone Audrey Hepburn und diente zur musikalischen Untermalung mancher Laufstegpräsentation.Hoffentlich erscheint mal wieder eine Neuauflage, die überzogenen Preisvorstellungen die Luft heraus nimmt.

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