The program that introduces some of the best and brightest artists in contemporary French music, and proves that there is more to French music that just the accordion!
Lets start with Emilie Simon, a French singer and composer of electronic music who is already known to many Australians. She has already toured the country and has had commercial airplay here, particularly with this song "Fleur de saison" from her album "Vegetal", released in 2006.
From a complete different music area, we'll watch DJ Medhi, a French Hip Hop Artist of Tunisian background. He was a former disc jockey and he has remixed various electronic acts and composed soundtracks for many French and international films. Lets watch "I AM SOMEBODY" Featuring CHROMEO from one if his most famous albums "Lucky Boy at Night", released in 2006
I Am Someone from the album Lucky Boy at Night (2007)
Next we have a French dance/rock duo: the Peneloppes, based in Paris. Axel Basquiat and Vincent T, as the Peneloppes, play in both the rock and the electronic scenes. They had released several singles before releasing their first album, "The Arrogance of Simplicity", in 2006 - which won Best Discovery 2007 band Qwartz Electronic Music Award. They have played throughout the world.
Lets look at "In a Storm".
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Slang
Our last video is from the very interesting group SLANG, coming from Brussels! They are a trio which describes itself as "Ethno-Coltranian-Rock" with each member bringing their musical ideas and background to the group. This produces a mixture of jazz, funk, world music and rock. Let's watch their video:"Make it Happen", from their Album: "Its on the Way" which was released in 2005.
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Bahamars
Babamars started in year 2003 during a Dance & Electro music project, before becoming gradually a band.
Its electro pop-rock music is influenced by 70’s and 80’s artists and groups, like The Beatles, The Beastie Boys, Beck, Pixies and New Order.
A first album, “Whatever happened to all our pioneers?”, was released in June 2004. Their second album, “Surprising Twists”, was released in 2007 and they are currently working on their third.
Our video comes from the album "Surprising Twists" and is called "The Core"
I hope you enjoyed these appetizers. Our next 5 programs will focus on particular aspects of French music, Rock, Jazz, and Hip Hop... Don't miss our next show which will be devoted to female French artists - from rock to lounge.
