And there she was, all of a sudden. Well, okay, I had been warned, by email. And when I was in the hotel to interview J-B and Nicolas, I saw her walking by. But I thought, no, it just can't be her. But it was. The first encore of the Air-concert in the Amsterdam Melkweg last night consisted of two songs with Charlotte Gainsbourg. "The first time ever live", Nicolas said. Was it magical? You bet. She wore jeans, white shirt, white jacket, and her whispery voice was like a real soft loungechair. She sang Beauty Mark, my favourite song from 5.55, and The Operation. And then Air took over to close this first encore with Sexy Boy (after that, they did a second encore, La Femme d'Argent). I felt privileged to be there, although the Air-concert was so-so. I guess when you see Air live in a big field, stoned out of your mind at sunset, or when seventies soft porn is being projected, it makes more sense. And oh yes, the guy who made loud monkey noises during Beauty Mark should've been shot in the kneecaps. Where's Tony Soprano when you need him?
By the way, this month's issue of American rockmagazine Spin has a nice interview with Charlotte. If you come across more American interviews, please let me know.
Charlotte Gainsbourg - Beauty Mark
Air (featuring Jarvis Cocker & Charlotte Gainsbourg) - The Duelist
wow! :-)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDid she still recognize you???
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHAHAH! that's too funny! Really, where is Tony Soprano when you most need him? Kneecapping some people only makes sense! lol. oh, yes, I love Charlotte Gainsbourg's music!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt's the first time to hear her song. and I liked it!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenRené, ofcourse she recognized me, she came over, kissed me on the mouth, asked me about my son and chatted about...I wish.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe last time I saw Air, I had to promiss myself not to go see 'em live ever. What a terrible show, what a horrible soundmix and all of it topped with some kinda stupid bat-act on stage. A complete drag it was.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenBut damn, how I wish I never made that promiss to myself right now :-(
Or maybe (probably) it was all a coincidence.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI have the same feeling about Air, Maks, and if it wasn't for that divine push (or something) that guided me to the Melkweg, I would not have gone either. Maybe Serge wanted me to go?
BeantwoordenVerwijderenthis was definitely an 'I Was There' experience. Great surprise since I wasn't warned by e-mail :) Enjoyed the concert, but next time I want to see them at a seated venue where the bar closes during the show and loud people get removed by security staff (ah well, the Dutch will never learn to shut up).
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSo true, Kevin. Support act Peter von Poehl was so brave playing against the yapping crowd, just armed with a guitar. I felt for him.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHello from Quebec
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLook at this girl who used to play with Lasha de Sela
Nice blog.
http://www.magnoliamusique.com/
Damn, everytime you go to these kinds of concerts you wish you were home. But when you finally stay at home, this is what you get... Damn!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenaah ik wist niet dat ze meekwam..dat is balen
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSo where did your Air interview appear?
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe interview was for a Dutch festivalspecial,that will appear in a few weeks.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenthank you for giving us the slightest taste of the magic you experienced!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThere's also an interview with C.G. in this month's 'Bust' magazine by Cha-cha-charming's own Sheila Burgel.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenthat would have been awesome!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOMG I can't believe I am just now finding out about this. I wish she would tour...
BeantwoordenVerwijderenImagine hearing her and Jarvis do "The Duelist"...
Come to see my first short film 'Disto Solo' on youtube. It features the beautiful song Beauty Mark.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenalex the filmmaker