Serge Gainsbourg - Theatre Des Capucines (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 2003
- 11 tracks
- 21 min
- chanson
Theatre Des Capucines
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At his most jazzy and peak songwriting brilliance, Serge Gainsbourg shines in this live recording from Théâtre des Capucines in Paris. During a brief period, Gainsbourg toured, later resuming performances in the 1980s. This live album is a must-have as it features Gainsbourg accompanied solely by electric guitarist Elek Bacisk and contrabassist Michel Gaudry. The atmosphere is smoky, deep, and direct, with each song delivered straightforwardly. All tracks originate from Gainsbourg's 'Confidentiel,' also backed by Bacisk and Gaudry. While there's no drastic 'oh wow' difference between the live and studio versions, it encapsulates a time when Gainsbourg performed in what seems like a nightclub setting. There's no audience banter from Serge. Impressively, Gainsbourg rarely revisited his past, much like David Bowie, constantly reinventing himself and his music. Lyrically, it's unmistakably Serge, yet he fearlessly explored new sounds. Capturing him live, like a young Bob Dylan, it's a testament to his value during that era. A must for die-hard Serge collectors and a delightful listen for casual fans too. Jeanne Dielman seems to specialize in releasing public domain records, but only for a limited time. Similar to Doxy, they excel in curation. However, I doubt they're here to stay forever.
Serge Gainsbourg at his most jazzy and brilliant as a songwriter. This live album was recorded at Théâtre des Capucines in Paris. During a brief period, Gainsbourg went on tour and later resumed performing in the 1980s. What makes this live recording so important is that it features Gainsbourg with just an electric guitarist, Elek Bacisk, and contrabassist Michel Gaudry. The atmosphere is smoky, profound, and direct in its delivery. All the tracks on this album are from Gainsbourg's 'Confidentiel,' again accompanied only by Bacisk and Gaudry. There isn't a huge difference between the live recording and the studio version, but it captures a time when Gainsbourg performed in what sounds like a nightclub. There's no chit-chat from Serge to the audience. What's impressive is that Gainsbourg rarely looked back. Like David Bowie, he constantly reinvented himself and his music. Lyrically, it's always Serge, but he wasn't afraid to explore new sounds. Like capturing a young Bob Dylan in a live setting, it's a testament to his worth at the time. Essential for hardcore Serge collectors and a great listen for casual fans too. Jeanne Dielman seems to specialize in releasing records that are in the public domain but only for a short time. Like Doxy, they curate excellent music. But, I suspect they're not here to stay forever.
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