Marc Collin reworks the old classics
Hollywood, Mon Amour, the collection of 80s movie songs re imagined and reinvented by Marc Collin — one of the producers behind Nouvelle Vague — is out NOW.
For the album, Collin strove to redefine outmoded film songs into something that transcended studio technique. He made a point ofchoosing different singers than the ones who appeared on his previous records, finding the perfect complements to his 60s-tinged arrangements, his vintage keys, in a multinational group of vocalists, including Australia's Nadeah, Britain's – and former Morcheeba singer – Skye, the US's Juliette Lewis, Brazil's Cibelle, Denmark's Katrine Ottosen, and France and Israel's Yael Naim.
The results are simpler, but not simplified, versions of what once were generally mega-produced hits. In "A View To A Kill," for example, by John Barry – one of the Parisian's greatest influences – Collin sought to prove that indeed that 80s were not ones of drought for the famed composer. The original, a synth-heavy number originally performed by Duran Duran, is turned into a contemplative reflection by Skye. The same goes for Juliette Lewis's take on David Bowie's "This Is Not America," which Collin reworked as if it were recorded in the 70s – and ends up being the better for it – or Ennio Morricone's "It's Wrong For Me To Love You," which serves to remind listeners why indeed the Italian is considered one of the greatest film-scorers ever.
As with Nouvelle Vague, with Hollywood, Mon Amour, Marc Collin has successfully given these songs new life, new meaning. Where there was once a garish palette of squealing guitar solos and high-five vocals, he manages to find fragile colors and tender melancholy. A true master producer and composer, he has coaxed out the melodies and placed them where they truly belong, in the end creating something that is truly memorable.
Get the record here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PMICCU?ie=UTF8&tag=worsfailabg03-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001PMICCU
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/hollywoodmonamour
For the album, Collin strove to redefine outmoded film songs into something that transcended studio technique. He made a point ofchoosing different singers than the ones who appeared on his previous records, finding the perfect complements to his 60s-tinged arrangements, his vintage keys, in a multinational group of vocalists, including Australia's Nadeah, Britain's – and former Morcheeba singer – Skye, the US's Juliette Lewis, Brazil's Cibelle, Denmark's Katrine Ottosen, and France and Israel's Yael Naim.
The results are simpler, but not simplified, versions of what once were generally mega-produced hits. In "A View To A Kill," for example, by John Barry – one of the Parisian's greatest influences – Collin sought to prove that indeed that 80s were not ones of drought for the famed composer. The original, a synth-heavy number originally performed by Duran Duran, is turned into a contemplative reflection by Skye. The same goes for Juliette Lewis's take on David Bowie's "This Is Not America," which Collin reworked as if it were recorded in the 70s – and ends up being the better for it – or Ennio Morricone's "It's Wrong For Me To Love You," which serves to remind listeners why indeed the Italian is considered one of the greatest film-scorers ever.
As with Nouvelle Vague, with Hollywood, Mon Amour, Marc Collin has successfully given these songs new life, new meaning. Where there was once a garish palette of squealing guitar solos and high-five vocals, he manages to find fragile colors and tender melancholy. A true master producer and composer, he has coaxed out the melodies and placed them where they truly belong, in the end creating something that is truly memorable.
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Get the record here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PMICCU?ie=UTF8&tag=worsfailabg03-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001PMICCU
"Hollywood, Mon Amour's tracks are super smooth (but not in an
"easy listening" kind of way). The singers render 80s New Wave
and rock hits into sixties, chanson-y numbers. Familiar amped-up
tunes become simple but sumptuous melodies sprinkled with jazz,
folk, bossa nova, and even a dash of tango…I've now lost track
of how many times I've played Hollywood, Mon Amour. Can't think
of a better way to start the year than by spending a tranquil
day discovering the world's next generation of vocal wizards."
- Conde Nast Daily Traveler
"The 80s produced many things that should never be resurrected
(see: shoulder pads). Movie soundtracks, however, were not one
of them. Composer Marc Collin enlisted 16 indie artists…to strip
down classic songs…The result: Simpler versions of still catchy
songs." - Real Simple Entertainment Pick of the Week
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/hollywoodmonamour
