''Mélodie Française'' is a

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of iconic French pop songs covered by Australian musicians. It was officially released in Australia by Inertia (independent record company) and Original Matters on 16 August 2013. Upon its release, Mélodie Française received positive reviews and support from leading Australian music media outlets: ''

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'', and Russh. An album review by Greg Moskovitch of

states: "Mélodie Française will course through you like a gliding plume of Gauloises smoke, so bring out your inner Francophile and order this sublime compilation of Aussie artists paying tribute to the language of love through iTunes now." In a special feature, Australian

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said, “Francophiles rejoice. Last week, Mélodie Française - the highly anticipated Australian compilation of French covers - landed in our laps and it’s safe to say we’re hooked". On 2 October 2013, Mélodie Française was nominated for Best World Music Album under the

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Fine Arts category.

Singles

The album's official lead single was "La Minute de Silence". Reinterpreted by Gossling and

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's Alexander Gow, the single received support on

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; premiered by music director

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in March 2013. "Bonnie & Clyde", a collaboration between Deep Sea Arcade and

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was the second single released from the album, and the last song to be recorded for the compilation.

Videos

For the music video of "La Minute de Silence", Gossling and Alexander Gow travelled to Paris. They were granted unprecedented access to film at the Moulin Rouge. Of the music clip, Pages Digital said, "It’s tender, romantic and very beautifully shot.”

Awards

Track listing

References

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