La Mer [Naxos]

by Trenet,Charles

Overview

La Mer is an infectious, bubbly collection of Charles Trenet's work between 1938 and 1946 featuring such hits as the jaunty "La Mer," "Boum," and "Hop! Hop!" as well as the surging ballad "Que Reste-t-il de Nos Amours?." Trenet was an entertainer in the classic sense, his "Singing Fool" act a holdover from pre-World War II France. His music wasn't anything fancy. Normally, Trenet's expressive, mirthful scatting would appear backed by accordion, noodling clarinets, or muted trumpet. Nevertheless, the songs came alive in Trenet's hands. La Mer moves along at a brisk clip -- sometimes it's like riding in the back of a carriage on a chilly Paris evening, leaving one crowded cafe and heading to another. It's a fun set that never lets language differences get in the way of being entertaining or evocative. ~ Johnny Loftus

Product Details

Release Date:	01/01/2002
Label:	Naxos
UPC:	0636943253021
Rank:	96657

Tracks

1. Hop! Hop!
2. La Mer
3. J'ai Ta Main
4. Que Reste-T-il de Nos Amours?
5. Vous Oubliez Votre Cheval
6. Pigeon Vole
7. Les Enfants S'Ennuient le Dimanche
8. J'ai Connu de Vous
9. Pres de Toi, Mon Amour
10. Je N'y Suis pour Personne
11. Les Oiseaux de Paris
12. La Vieille
13. Si Vous Aimiez
14. Boum!
15. Vous Etes Jolie
16. Il Pleut dans Ma Chambre
17. La Route Enchantee
18. Au Clair de la Lune

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Charles Trenet   Primary Artist
Charles Trenet & His Orchestra   Primary Artist
Eugene Vees   Primary Artist,Guitar
Leo Chauliac   Primary Artist,Conductor
Henri Leca   Primary Artist,Conductor
Wal Berg   Primary Artist,Conductor
Guy Pacquinet   Primary Artist,Trombone
Albert Lasry   Primary Artist,Choir Conductor,Conductor
Hubert Rostaing   Clarinet

Technical Credits

Arcady   Composer
Graham Newton   Digital Noise Reduction
Ron Hoares   Design
Guy Luypaerts   Composer
Albert Lasry   Composer
Peter Dempsey   Liner Notes
David Lennick   Transfers,Producer
Charles Trenet   Composer,Arranger
Paul Misraki   Composer