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Renaud
Renaud Pierre Manuel Séchan (), known as Renaud (), born 11 May 1952, is a French singer, songwriter and actor. His characteristically 'broken' voice makes for a very distinctive vocal style. Several of his songs are popular classics in France, including the sea tale "Dès que le vent soufflera", the irreverent "Laisse béton", the ballad "Morgane de toi" and the nostalgic "Mistral gagnant". However, with the exception of a recording of "Miss Maggie" in English and a franglais recording of "It is not because you are", his work is little known outside the French-speaking world. Career Early work Fresh out of school, Renaud was determined to become an actor. By chance he met the actor Patrick Dewaere and was invited to join the company of the comedy theatre Café de la Gare, which had recently been founded by Patrick Dewaere, Coluche, and Miou-Miou. His early work is characterized by a volatile temperament, innovative use of French, and edgy, dark, leftist social and politi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Bande à Renaud
''La Bande à Renaud'' is a series of two tribute albums to French singer Renaud, consisting of songs of his performed by various other artists. The albums were released in June and October 2014, respectively. ''La Bande à Renaud'' The initial album was released on Mercury / Universal Music containing 14 songs interpreted by 15 artists. The musical project was supervised by Renaud himself, assisted by Dominique Blanc-Francard and Alain Lanty. It reached the top of SNEP, the official French Albums Chart in its first week of release. There were two official released singles from the single. The track "Mistral gagnant" was a major release single that appeared in the SNEP French Singles Chart and in Ultratop Belgian (Wallonia) Charts. Another official single was the collective singing "Dès que le vent soufflera". It charted in France and appeared in Belgium's Ultratip Ultratop is an organization which generates and publishes the official record charts in Belgium. Ultratop is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boucan D'enfer
''Boucan d'enfer'' is a studio album from French artist Renaud. It was released in 2002 and published by Virgin Records. It was Renaud's first production with original material since 1994's '' À la belle de mai.'' It marked Renaud's comeback to the musical scene after years of alcoholism. Some of the songs thus refer to this period, especially the first track, ''Docteur Renaud, Mister Renard'' which opposes the good and the bad sides of the past and present Renaud in an obvious parody of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde. The track was released as a single and proved a minor success hitting number 25 on the French charts. His separation from his wife is also very present in the lyrics, but the usual social themes haven't been left out either. ''Petit pédé'' is the story of a homosexual who left his country town after his coming out. But the song ''Manhattan-Kaboul'', a duet with Belgian Axelle Red, became the most recognised song of the album, and one of Renaud's biggest hits (the single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Molly Malone – Balade Irlandaise
''Molly Malone – Balade irlandaise'' is an album by French singer-songwriter Renaud, released on 23 November 2009 on EMI Records. It is a collection of traditional-style Irish folk songs translated into French, an idea that had been maturing in Renaud's mind for almost two decades. Renaud had previously used Irish influences in his 1991 album '' Marchand de cailloux'' and did a low-key tour playing in Irish pubs in 1997. The album was recorded at the Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin. It was produced by Frenchman Thomas Davidson Noton and arranged and mixed by Irish musician Pete Briquette, formerly the bass player with The Boomtown Rats. Accompanying musicians includes Terry Woods of The Pogues and musicians from Steeleye Span. Despite mixed reviews in the press, ''Molly Malone – Balade irlandaise'' entered the French charts at number one in November 2009. It also reached the top 5 on the albums chart in the French-speaking part of Belgium. The album title "Molly Malone" is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgane De Toi
''Morgane de toi'' is the sixth studio album from French artist Renaud, recorded in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, with American session musicians. It was released in 1983 under the Polydor label, and a remastered version was reissued in 2000, with a high-fidelity version appearing on Blu-ray in 2013 (2-channel, 96 kHz/24-bit). It remains one of Renaud's most successful albums to date, including two of his most famous songs, the sea tale "Dès que le vent soufflera" and the ballad "Morgane de toi", about his daughter Lolita. Track listing All lyrics and music by Renaud; except where noted. #"Dès que le vent soufflera" #"Deuxième génération" #"Pochtron!" #"Morgane de toi (Amoureux de toi)" (lyrics: Franck Langolff) #"Doudou s'en fout" #"En cloque" #"Ma chanson leur a pas plu..." #"Déserteur" #"Près des autos tamponneuses" (lyrics: Franck Langolff) #"Loulou" Songs ;Dès que le vent soufflera:An upbeat, fast-paced tale of a young man who leaves his wife and famil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mistral Gagnant
''Mistral gagnant'' is a studio album from French artist Renaud on the Virgin France label, now part of EMI, released in 1985. The first song, "Miss Maggie", made Renaud a controversial character in the United Kingdom because the song praises women for their non-violence and honesty with the exception of PM Margaret Thatcher (a version of the song with the lyrics adapted in English was also recorded). The last verses read (translated from French): "In the final hour, ..if I can stay on earth, I would like to become a dog and have Margaret Thatcher as a lamp post to urinate against, daily." It was composed with Jean-Pierre Bucolo, who also helped with "La pêche à la ligne" and "Si t'es mon pote", while Franck Langolff co-wrote the music for "Morts les enfants" and "Fatigué". In the title song "Mistral gagnant", Renaud sings to his young daughter about his childhood and realizes that time flies as will fly away the laughs of his daughter as a child. This broad theme plus the v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manhattan-Kaboul
"Manhattan- Kaboul" is a French song written by Renaud and composed by Jean-Pierre Bucolo, sung by Renaud in duo with Axelle Red, from the album ''Boucan d'enfer'' (2002). It was written in the aftermath of the incidents of September 11, 2001 and the War in Afghanistan. The song was very successful in France and Belgium, becoming a top five hit in these countries. As of August 2014, it is the 67th best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with 355,000 units sold. Synopsis In the song, two victims of the events of 2001 sing about their situations and the causes of their death. Renaud sings as a young Puerto-Rican who works in the World Trade Center in New York City, destroyed on September 11. Axelle Red sings as a young Afghan girl killed during the attack by the coalition forces during the autumn of 2001. The song utilizes symbolism and imagery, with a subtle religious undertone throughout. Though the song is about terrorism and its repercussions, it does not directly m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laisse Béton
French singer-songwriter Renaud's second unnamed studio album is commonly known as ''Laisse béton'', although it is sometimes referred to as ''Place de ma mob'' after the wall inscription on the album cover. It was released in 1977 by Polydor Records. The title is verlan for "laisse tomber" ("drop it, forget about it", lit. "let it fall"). Track listing All songs were written by Renaud Séchan except where noted. Side one # "Laisse béton" – 2:30 # "Le blues de la Porte d'Orléans" – 3:10 # "La chanson du loubard" (Muriel Huster, Renaud Séchan) – 2:35 # "Je suis une bande de jeunes" (Renaud Séchan, François Bernheim) – 3:00 # "Adieu Minette" – 3:48 # "Les charognards" – 4:22 Side two # "Jojo le démago" – 2:26 # "Buffalo débile" – 2:19 # "La boum" – 3:00 # "Germaine" – 3:15 # "Mélusine" – 1:37 # "La bande à Lucien" – 2:52 Tracks 1 and 3 were included on the compilation ''The Meilleur of Renaud (75–85)''. Track 1 was also included on the CD ''Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Axelle Red
Fabienne Demal (born 15 February 1968), better known by her stage name Axelle Red, is a Belgian singer-songwriter. She has released 11 albums, including '' Sans plus attendre'', '' À Tâtons'', '' Toujours Moi'' and '' Jardin Secret''; she is best known for her 1993 single "Sensualité", a hit in France in 1994. Biography Axelle Red was born as Fabienne Demal on 15 February 1968 in Hasselt, Flanders, Belgium, the daughter of Roland Demal, a solicitor in Hasselt and a councillor for the Flemish Liberals and Democrats (VLD) in the City Council. She has lived in Paris and currently lives in a village near ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thierry Séchan
Thierry Séchan (19 September 1949 – 9 January 2019) was a French journalist and writer. Biography Séchan was the older brother of French singer Renaud, and the son of writer Olivier Séchan. Séchan wrote lyrics for many singers, including Julien Clerc, Daniel Lavoie, Les Chats Sauvages, Dan Bigras, and others. His lyrics were very popular in Quebec, and won an award from Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN). He was a great fan of Leonard Cohen and Étienne Roda-Gil, and wrote pieces on two of the artists' albums. In 1990, Séchan was one of 250 people to sign Ras L'Front's charter, a document against the far-right National Rally. However, he would receive criticism for his failure to further denounce the party. For example, he had written columns on far-right news sources and declared his admiration for Philippe de Villiers Philippe Marie Jean Joseph Le Jolis de Villiers de Saintignon, known as Philippe de Villiers (; born 25 March 194 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Germinal (1993 Film)
''Germinal'' is a 1993 French epic film based on the 1885 novel by Émile Zola. It was directed by Claude Berri, and stars Gérard Depardieu, Miou-Miou and Renaud. At the time it was the most expensive movie ever produced in France. It was the fourth most attended film of the year in France. It won the César Award for Best Cinematography and Best Costume Design, and was nominated for Best Film, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best director, Best Writing, Best Sound, Best Editing, Best Music and Best Production Design. The film was selected as the French entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 66th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. The film, set in the nineteenth century, closely follows the plot of the novel, which is a realistic story of a coalminers' strike in northern France in the 1860s. Cast *Miou-Miou as Maheude *Renaud as Étienne Lantier *Jean Carmet as Vincent Maheu dit Bonnemort * Judith Henry as Catherine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lolita Séchan
Lolita Séchan is a French writer. She writes children's books as well as comic books; she published her first graphic novel ''Les Brumes de Sapa'' at the age of 36. Personal life She is the daughter of French singer, songwriter Renaud. She was married to singer songwriter Renan Luce Renan Luce (; born 5 March 1980) is a French singer-songwriter from Paris. His songs are inspired by the 20th-century singer Georges Brassens and depict everyday life with a dose of humour and poetry. He is the voice of Wirt in the French dub of .... References Living people French children's writers French women children's writers Year of birth missing (living people) {{France-writer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Hebdo
''Charlie Hebdo'' (; meaning ''Charlie Weekly'') is a French satirical weekly magazine, featuring cartoons, reports, polemics, and jokes. Stridently non-conformist in tone, the publication has been described as Anti-racism, anti-racist, sceptical, secular, and within the tradition of left-wing Radical politics, radicalism, publishing articles about the History of far-right movements in France, far-right (especially the French nationalist National Front (France), National Front party), religion (Catholicism in France, Catholicism, Islam in France, Islam and Judaism in France, Judaism), Politics of France, politics and Culture of France, culture. The magazine has been the target of three terrorist attacks: in 2011, 2015, and 2020. All of them were presumed to be in response to a number of cartoons that it published controversially Depictions of Muhammad, depicting Muhammad. In Charlie Hebdo shooting, the second of these attacks, 12 people were killed, including publishing director ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
