Name: Brigitte Fontaine Est...Folle
Brand: Brigitte Fontaine

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sv041lp

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2014-02-04

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Forte

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857176003416

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Brigitte Fontaine

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Rest of World

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Superior Viaduct

Brigitte Fontaine is a French singer, novelist, playwright, poet, and actress. Born in 1939 in Morlaix, France, she has been a pioneer of avant-garde music. Throughout her career, Fontaine has fearlessly experimented with various musical styles including rock and roll, folk, free jazz, electronica, spoken word poetry, and world rhythms. Her unique sound has captivated audiences worldwide.

Fontaine's artistic journey has been enriched by collaborations with renowned musicians such as Areski Belkacem, Jacques Higelin, The Art Ensemble Of Chicago, Michel Colombier, Antoine Duhamel, Georges Moustaki, Jean-Claude Vannier, Gotan Project,Grace Jones,IArchie Shepp,Sonic Youth,Stereolab,
Matthieu Chedid,
&nbsp;and&nbsp;Noir Désir.

If you enjoy the experimental sounds of artists like Jeanne Moreau or Jacques Hig

Superior Viaduct is an archival label based out of San Francisco. With a focus on reissuing rare and overlooked gems from the past, they bring lost classics back to life for music lovers around the world.
Since their founding, Superior Viaduct has become known for their meticulous attention to detail in every release. From sourcing the best available master tapes to creating high-quality vinyl pressings, they ensure that each album sounds as good as it did when it was first recorded.
With a diverse catalog spanning genres such as punk, post-punk, experimental, jazz, and more, Superior Viaduct offers something for every music enthusiast. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your vinyl journey, you can trust Superior Viaduct to deliver exceptional releases that will enhance your listening experience.

French poet and chameleonic vocalist Brigitte Fontaine's career spans over four decades. Only a few years before her 1968 debut, 'Brigitte Fontaine Est...Folle', she moved to Paris to become an actress and took her prodigiously mature voice into the studio. Rich in the drama she brought to theatre, Fontaine synthesized chanson (French pop song) and world music, which eventually won her international acclaim as a performer and collaborator with a variety of artists from around the world (Art Ensemble of Chicago, Sonic Youth and Stereolab, to name just a few). On 'Est...Folle', Fontaine takes flight over conductor Jean Claude Vannier's brilliant arrangements. Vannier, best known for his work on Serge Gainsbourg's Histoire De Melody Nelson, is in fine form, using what would become his trademark stylings: lush strings, taut rhythms culled from across the globe and a healthy dose of whimsy. "Il Pleut" swings from understatement to rapturous delight. "Une Fois Mais Pas Deux" is an infectious pop song that could have been culled from a French New Wave soundtrack. Fontaine is adventurous and multi-dimensional with sophisticated lyrics, poignant melodies and enthralling delivery. Such artful handling of meter and rhyme (or lack thereof) is rare in pop song. Far from the era's ye-ye phenomenon, but never fully removed from its traditions, 'Est...Folle' is an essential link in French pop music, exuberantly pushing the genre into more conceptual and experimental sounds.

Brigitte Fontaine Est...Folle

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