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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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