Infiniment
Jacques Brel · 2003
140 min · 40 tracks · chanson
A poignant blend of heartfelt storytelling and melancholic melodies infused with a distinct French flair.
Why this album works
'Infiniment' serves as a significant cultural artifact, reviving interest in Brel's music and demonstrating its influence on contemporary artists. The album features some of his most beloved songs, including 'Ne me quitte pas,' which has been covered extensively and remains a staple in global music repertoire. Brel’s exploration of themes such as love, loss, and social commentary continues to resonate with audiences today.
- Best for
- poignant storytelling with emotional depth dynamic ebb and flow pacing late-night reflective listening sessions
- Context
- Released on September 30, 2003, 'Infiniment' came out posthumously as a tribute to Jacques Brel's lasting legacy after his death in 1978. This compilation showcased many of his iconic songs, introducing his work to new generations and solidifying his status in the chanson genre. Brel, celebrated for his emotive performances and poetic lyrics, had already left an indelible mark on French music by the time of this release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Morning Musume· Modern Talking· Julio Iglesias· Lucio Battisti· Akiko Yano· Olivia Newton-John· Leonard Cohen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 La Quête (The Quest) 2:39
- 2 La Cathédrale (The Cathedral) 4:48
- 3 L’amour est mort (Love Is Dead) 4:05
- 4 Mai 40 (May 1940) 3:40
- 5 Avec élégance (with Elegance) 2:59
- 6 Sans exigences (without Emergencies) 3:10
- 7 Les Marquises (The Marquesas Islands) 3:54
- 8 Orly (Orly Airport) 4:22
- 9 La ville s’endormait (The City Fell Asleep) 4:40
- 10 Jojo (Jojo) 3:15
- 11 J’arrive (I Arrive) 4:46
- 12 Quand on n’a que l’amour (Whe We Have Only Love) 2:35
- 13 Le Plat Pays (The Flat Country) 2:44
- 14 Mon enfance (My Childhood) 5:41
- 15 Les Vieux (The Old People) 4:07
- 16 La Chanson de Jacky 3:26
- 17 La Valse à mille temps (The Waltz a Thousand Times as Fast) 3:51
- 18 Le Prochain Amour 4:27
- 19 La Chanson des vieux amants (Song of the Old Lovers) 4:30
- 20 Ne me quitte pas (Don’t Leave Me) 4:11
Disc 2
- 1 Amsterdam Standout 3:20
- 2 La Bière (Beer) 3:14
- 3 Bruxelles (Brussels) 3:01
- 4 Le Diable “Ça va” (The Devil “All Right”) 2:27
- 5 Il nous faut regarder (We Must Look at) 2:24
- 6 L’Enfance (Childhood) 2:54
- 7 Ces gens‐là (Those People There) 4:42
- 8 Les Bonbons (Candies) 3:33
- 9 Les Flamandes (Flemish Women) 2:38
- 10 Les Bourgeois (The Middle Class) 2:54
- 11 Jef (Jef) 3:38
- 12 Mathilde (Mathilde) 2:37
- 13 Marieke 2:46
- 14 Madeleine (Madeleine) 2:41
- 15 Les Bigotes (The Bigoted Church Ladies) 2:43
- 16 Vesoul (Vesoul) 3:09
- 17 Le Moribond (The Dying Man) 3:08
- 18 Au suivant (Next) 3:08
- 19 Le Dernier Repas 3:28
- 20 Je suis un soir d’été (I Am a Summer’s Eve) 4:08
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