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Verlaine et Rimbaud

Léo Ferré · 1964

60 min · 24 tracks · classical · chanson · French pop

A poetic tapestry woven with delicate melodies and introspective lyrics that breathe life into the works of French poets.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective moments of quiet reflection
  • delicate melodies with poetic depth
  • wave-like pacing that invites immersion
  • short tracks for focused listening
  • evening solitude with soft ambiance

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party vibes
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Verlaine et Rimbaud' was released in December 1964, Léo Ferré was already an established figure in the French chanson scene, known for his avant-garde approach. This album followed his earlier successful works, reflecting a deepening exploration of literature through music, specifically focusing on the lives and poems of Paul Verlaine and Arthur Rimbaud.
Stylistic neighbors
Georges Brassens· Jacques Brel· Barbara

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Écoutez la chanson bien douce 2:48
  • 2 Chanson de la plus haute tour 2:15
  • 3 Il patinait merveilleusement 1:51
  • 4 Mon rêve familier 2:04
  • 5 Soleils couchants 1:51
  • 6 Les Assis 3:11
  • 7 L’espoir luit comme un brin de paille dans l’étable 2:15
  • 8 Art poétique 3:30
  • 9 Pensionnaires 2:28
  • 10 Âme, te souvient‐il ? 2:42
  • 11 Le Buffet 2:04
  • 12 Les Poètes de sept ans 5:11
  • 13 Chanson d’automne 2:33
  • 14 Les Corbeaux 2:18
  • 15 Green 2:47
  • 16 Mes petites amoureuses 2:27
  • 17 Je vous vois encor 2:07
  • 18 L’étoile a pleuré rose… 1:32
  • 19 Ô triste, triste était mon âme 2:47
  • 20 Rêve pour l’hiver 2:03
  • 21 Clair de lune 2:14
  • 22 Les Chercheuses de poux 3:02
  • 23 Ma bohème 1:22
  • 24 Sérénade 2:43

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