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Scène de vie

Patricia Kaas · 1990

41 min · 13 tracks · jazz · chanson

A sophisticated blend of chanson and jazz, showcasing Patricia Kaas's emotive vocals against rich, atmospheric instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • late-night contemplative moods
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 9, 1990, 'Scène de vie' marked Patricia Kaas's debut album. At this point in her career, she was emerging as a prominent figure in the French music scene, blending traditional chanson with contemporary influences. This album laid the foundation for her subsequent success in France and internationally.
Stylistic neighbors
Édith Piaf· Carla Bruni· Juliette Gréco

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Générique 0:52
  • 2 Les Mannequins d’osier 3:52
  • 3 L’Heure du jazz 3:56
  • 4 Où vont les cœurs brisés 3:21
  • 5 Regarde les riches 3:39
  • 6 Les Hommes qui passent 3:45
  • 7 Bessie 4:08
  • 8 Tropic Blues Bar 4:00
  • 9 À l’enterrement de Sidney Bechet 3:04
  • 10 Kennedy Rose 3:17
  • 11 Une derniere semaine à New York 2:58
  • 12 Patou Blues 3:51
  • 13 Générique (orchestral) 0:53

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