Marion Benoist is one-half of The Lovers, a French/Basque duo that live in England, got a song written for them especially by Jarvis Cocker and that, according to their stage-act and songs, don't take it all too seriously. Their music reminds me of early Tricatel-Betrand Burgalat-playfulness. It's sexy too, in a oh-la-la-way. Three influences they pick out particularly for The Lovers are Peter Sellers, Jacques Tati and French writer and song writer Boris Vian. A remix-album is on its way, featuring mixes by Fat Truckers, Mark Brydon of Moloko and Richard H. Kirk of Cabaret Voltaire. Hmm. So much for playfulness. Anyways, posted here are a funny duet between Marion and Fred de Fred, plus a slow, melancholy-infused song by Marion solo.The Lovers - Fleur Bleue
The Lovers - Ne Worry Pas
"Ne worry pas" is a sweet little pop tune. The singer sounds as if she has acting experience (I love that). Plus she's sexy in a detached way. The catchy shuffle highlights these characteristics tastefully.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI <3 The Lovers. Thanks for posting those tracks!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenA tip to the good folks here: the "La le" free mp3 at the Lovers' website is quite quite cool (didn't like the other free mp3s, though). And thank you, Guuzbourg, for the Lovers' post. I'll want to check out their upcoming album. Hope it's chock full of silly French sexiness. And only that.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenForgot to mention those free downloadable mp3's on their site - and yes, qqf, only 'La Le' is any good.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGreat tracks...thanks again, Guuzbourg!! you're helping me keep my ipod hoppin' :)
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