5つ星のうち5.0Finally! The 60s record becomes a CD . . .
2013年10月25日にアメリカ合衆国でレビュー済み
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Vivre is the CD version of the 1960s record of the same name. I bought the record in Paris, after Barouh became famous as the deceased and much loved husband of Anouk Aimee in the French film "A Man and a Woman" - THE film of the late 60s. (side note: the film was shown in French w/ English sub-titles - wonderful for 1st year French students because we could actually understand the French. Also, it was an incredibly sexy and moving love story without any sex or nudity - When the "Man" sticks his head into Anouk's jacket to light his cigarette - WOW!) (Second side note: at the time of the movie, Barouh and Aimee were married.)
On to Vivre. A collection of songs on unusual topics sung by an amazing singer. Barouh has a voice hard to describe (hard for me, anyway). It is deep, throaty, soft yet the words are clear and understandable - if you understand French. One of the film's key songs - A L'Ombre de Nous (In Our Shadow - the literal translation does NOT convey the sadness and love in this song of two lovers, one of whom has died, and the eternal "shadow" their love leaves behind) is typical of the songs included in Vivre (although this one is not included). The other songs are similar in that they are emotional, passionate songs. One of the songs - "To His Artistic Director" - bemoans the director's injunction to Barouh not include certain topics in his songs - like Vietnam. Not my favorite . . . but memorable. The title song Vivre, M. de Furstenberg, J'ai Huit Heure a Dormir are all beautiful songs. No knowledge of French may impede your enjoyment of this CD - much of the beauty in these songs comes from the poetry of the verse.
This is a CD of romantic, loving and softly passionate songs by an equally softly passionate singer. After the record era passed I spend DECADES searching for a CD version of the original record. Finally, the Japanese made a copy. Barouh has spent a large part of his professional career in Japan for reasons unknown to me. But it is with great joy that I purchased this CD and listened to these songs of my youth. Recommended for anyone who loves romantic songs with unusual themes and has some knowledge of French.
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