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Le Bonheur

Brigitte Fontaine · 1975

36 min · 11 tracks · chanson

A whimsical blend of experimental chanson with avant-garde instrumentation and poetic lyricism that captivates and challenges.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with depth
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • climactic build towards fulfillment
  • playful experimentation throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks straightforward structures
  • prefers long, uninterrupted experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1975, Brigitte Fontaine was transitioning from her earlier works into a more experimental phase, marking 'Le Bonheur' as her first collaboration with musician Areski Belkacem. This album followed her previous release, 'Comme un enfant,' and showcased a significant evolution in Fontaine's artistic expression by intertwining spoken word with eclectic musical arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
Barbara· Françoise Hardy· Juliette Gréco

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 La Citrouille 4:09
  • 2 Théâtre 1:28
  • 3 Les Étoiles et les cochons 2:42
  • 4 Le Propriétaire 3:05
  • 5 Boudali 2:06
  • 6 Bobo 2:04
  • 7 Les Vergers 3:56
  • 8 Mephisto 2:42
  • 9 Y'a du lard 3:18
  • 10 Le Bonheur 8:31
  • 11 L'Oubliana 2:47

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