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Oooh.... I must check this out.....
Thanks Scott!
Thanks Scott!
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It read pretty bad reviews of this compilation, but I'm enjoying the Portishead song a lot, Requiem for Anna.
^eh,that would be quite an understatment,to be honest.
I have to say,I listened to a couple of the tracks and for this to be Portishead's first recording in ages,I wasn't impressed. Sounded rather stagnant. As if they haven't really evolved much in their sound. Which is a surprise considering Beth Gibbons' solo effort which I thought was amazing.
I love Requiem for a Jerk that Brian Molko did with Francoise Hardy
heart. Great song but unfortunately you don't get to hear too much of the wonderous Hardy except faint background vocals and a whispering verse at the end.
I want to listen to the Franz Ferdinand duet with Jane Birkin next.
I have to say,I listened to a couple of the tracks and for this to be Portishead's first recording in ages,I wasn't impressed. Sounded rather stagnant. As if they haven't really evolved much in their sound. Which is a surprise considering Beth Gibbons' solo effort which I thought was amazing.
I love Requiem for a Jerk that Brian Molko did with Francoise Hardy
heart. Great song but unfortunately you don't get to hear too much of the wonderous Hardy except faint background vocals and a whispering verse at the end. I want to listen to the Franz Ferdinand duet with Jane Birkin next.
I have read bad reviews of this album too. I've only listened to the Franz Ferdinand, Jarvis Cocker & Kid Loco and The Kills songs. They are Ok, but nothing impressive. People I know who likes Gainsborough doesn't like this album.
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bump!
^i found the revisited album to be rather awful. i'm sorry. I kept Michael Stipe's version of L'hotel cause it was slightly decent, but i deleted the rest from my computer a few weeks ago..I just couldnt stand listening to it, it didnt seem to do much for me. probably due to the fact that i have little sympathy for most of these artists. and i just felt like they were replacing my images of serge's songs with their terrible versions. nightmare.
anyway..I found this today.
lolita, i love your pic so much. i was watching some of that artwork on youtube [
] the other day..and your image encouraged me to capture some graffiti from the streets of paris. 
[captured by me from youtube.com]
^i found the revisited album to be rather awful. i'm sorry. I kept Michael Stipe's version of L'hotel cause it was slightly decent, but i deleted the rest from my computer a few weeks ago..I just couldnt stand listening to it, it didnt seem to do much for me. probably due to the fact that i have little sympathy for most of these artists. and i just felt like they were replacing my images of serge's songs with their terrible versions. nightmare.
anyway..I found this today.
lolita, i love your pic so much. i was watching some of that artwork on youtube [
] the other day..and your image encouraged me to capture some graffiti from the streets of paris.
[captured by me from youtube.com]
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[captured by me from youtube.com]
[captured by me from youtube.com]
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Lovely pictures Mulletproof.
Thankyou for sharing.
In regards to the video link (Whitney and Serge)- I actually wrote an paper for University about how Serge Gainsbourng was regarded by the French media and that 'incident' was the main topic.
Thing was my lecturer had no idea who Serge Gainsbourg was?
When i recieved my result the lecturer said he would have preferred if I wrote about Madonna
The poetry of Gainsbourg works can not be "recreated" with translations or covers. Likewise with the works of Jacques Brel. These songs are a part of an era and cannot be imitated nor placed out of their context as they are steeped in minimal brilliance and magical lyricism. Personally my French is very basic but music is not bound by language - it is emotional, creative and to be a shared experience. As I have slowly developed my French over the years, I began to understand the signicance of these songs which I had heard growing up. And I am still learning - which each listen, comes a new discovery. I could never tire of the original works. The remakes and translations could never replace the spirit of these works.
Thankyou for sharing.
In regards to the video link (Whitney and Serge)- I actually wrote an paper for University about how Serge Gainsbourng was regarded by the French media and that 'incident' was the main topic.
Thing was my lecturer had no idea who Serge Gainsbourg was?
When i recieved my result the lecturer said he would have preferred if I wrote about Madonna
The poetry of Gainsbourg works can not be "recreated" with translations or covers. Likewise with the works of Jacques Brel. These songs are a part of an era and cannot be imitated nor placed out of their context as they are steeped in minimal brilliance and magical lyricism. Personally my French is very basic but music is not bound by language - it is emotional, creative and to be a shared experience. As I have slowly developed my French over the years, I began to understand the signicance of these songs which I had heard growing up. And I am still learning - which each listen, comes a new discovery. I could never tire of the original works. The remakes and translations could never replace the spirit of these works.
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^walrus, you always have the right words. . i feel like i can relate to what you're saying on every level, it's so true...serge's magic relied heavily on his very peculiar interpretation his own lyrics.
. i feel like i can relate to what you're saying on every level, it's so true...serge's magic relied heavily on his very peculiar interpretation his own lyrics.iamthewalrus28
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Thank you Mullet Proof for reading and the nice words.
You always manage to sum up what I think in a few words so eloquently.
Please pardon the poor grammar and spelling of my previous post.
Cheers.
You always manage to sum up what I think in a few words so eloquently.
Please pardon the poor grammar and spelling of my previous post.
Cheers.
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I especially like the "Garde moi une gitane" one... 
It means "Keep a cigarette for me".
It means "Keep a cigarette for me".
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Serge was so incredible. I mean, the man was troubled and all, but his lyrics and music is just amazing..
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thanks for bumping this up, griet!.
i recently got de serge gainsbourg à gainsbarre...i fell in love. 
i recently got de serge gainsbourg à gainsbarre...i fell in love.
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I love Serge, I love Charlotte..and.. I love Jane Birkin..
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viens avec moi par dessus les buildings...
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I read his favorite shoes were the Repetto Zizi's.. anyone have pictures of him wearing them? I've only seen one which was very bad quality.
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I really love this performance!
I wont detail whose in it - it's a surprise.
I wont detail whose in it - it's a surprise.
