Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle [2LP]

Brigitte Fontaine - Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle [2LP]

Double LP version. Wewantsounds reissues French pop icon Brigitte Fontaine's landmark 1968 album Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle, originally released on the cult label Saravah and arranged by Jean-Claude Vannier. This special, approved by the artist, features the original album, newly remastered from the original tapes, along with demos, instrumentals, and a live rendition of ''Il Pleut'' recorded for France Inter/ORTF. The release also includes a 20-page bilingual booklet with introductions by journalist Jeremy Allen and Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier, essays by Brigitte Fontaine's biographer Benoit Mouchart and Benjamin Barouh, plus full lyrics and rare archival photos. Brigitte Fontaine needs no introduction. An inspiring figure in French music since the 1960s, she has long been revered by a wide array of musicians -- from Stereolab to Sonic Youth, Beck, and Jarvis Cocker. Originally released in 1968 on Pierre Barouh's cult Saravah label, Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle shattered conventions. Fusing Fontaine's lyrical brilliance -- tackling themes like death, social revolt, and female desire -- with Vannier's lush, funky arrangements, the pair created a work that was ahead of its time. The release offers a selection of rare and previously unreleased recordings, including demos -- recently unearthed by the album's composer, Olivier Bloch-Laine -- instrumentals showcasing Vannier's skills, and a groundbreaking 1969 live rendition of ''Il Pleut'' recorded for France Inter/ORTF. This version features Malachi Favors on bass, forming a direct link to her next LP, Comme a la Radio, recorded with the Art Ensemble of Chicago. Rebellious, witty and timeless, Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle is a landmark work by an artist who not only redefined French pop but also expanded its boundaries on the international scene. This deluxe edition stands as a vital document of her enduring legacy and one of the most original voices in modern music. 
01. Il Pleut (2:34)_x000D_
02. Le Beau Cancer (2:01)_x000D_
03. Il Se Passe Des Choses (3:36)_x000D_
04. Une Fois Mais Pas Deux (2:47)_x000D_
05. L'homme Objet (1:33)_x000D_
06. Eternelle (2:29)_x000D_
07. Une Fois Mais Pas Deux - Demo (2:19)_x000D_
08. Eternelle - Demo (3:27)_x000D_
09. Il Se Passe Des Choses - Demo (2:50)_x000D_
10. Comme Rimbaud - Demo (2:24)_x000D_
11. Il Pleut - Demo (2:14)_x000D_
12. Blanche Neige - Demo (2:51)_x000D_
13. L'homme Objet - Demo (1:51)_x000D_
14. Dommage Que Tu Sois Mort - Demo (2:00)_x000D_
15. Le Beau Cancer - Instrumental (2:04)_x000D_
16. Blanche Neige (3:29)_x000D_
17. Comme Rimbaud (1:55)_x000D_
18. Dommage Que Tu Sois Mort (2:25)_x000D_
19. Je Suis Inadaptee (2:42)_x000D_
20. Cet Enfant Que Je T'avais Fait (4:28)_x000D_
21. Une Fois Mais Pas Deux - Instrumental (2:54)_x000D_
22. Comme Rimbaud - Instrumental (2:15)_x000D_
23. Il Se Passe Des Choses - Instrumental (3:45)_x000D_
24. Je Suis Inadaptee - Instrumental (3:20)_x000D_
25. Dommage Que Tu Sois Mort - Instrumental (2:32)_x000D_
26. Eternelle - Instrumental (2:34)_x000D_
27. Il Pleut - 1969 Niok Version (6:09)