{"product_id":"4525506002755","title":"Manu Maugain French Cafe Music Let's meet in love in Paris~ Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nContents: A collection of exquisite works featuring chanson and French pop masterpieces played on the accordion! Manu Maugain \"French cafe music ~Paris, ville de l?fAmour~\" Released September 25, 2019 (Wed) | RES-320 | Price: \\2,700 (excluding tax) | POS 4525506002755 Recorded in France January-February 2019 | Includes album and song commentary, lyrics and translation for track 12 | Album commentary: Kei Miyamoto, Katsuhiko Maehara, Song commentary: Shuhei Ohno The emotionally rich melodies of the accordion will transport you to a Parisian cafe. The ensemble with piano, drums, double bass, violin, and guitar is also superb, making this the finest French accordion work and the finest easy listening piece! Synopsis \"Paris is the city of love. Happiness, beauty, and love resonate in every corner of Paris.\" - Manu Morgan This new album, following \"French Caf? Music ~Paris! Paris! Paris!~\" released in April 2018, features classic chansons and French pop songs with love as their theme, songs that have been sung for generations. The song selection was decided through discussions between the Japanese side and Manu. Manu wanted to play songs that have been loved in Paris as if they were being sung, and moreover, to make them as romantic as possible, and to speak of love intimately and deeply. Therefore, this work is not as aggressive as the previous work in which the accordion was played, but rather carefully plays the melodies of the songs, and is finished in a way that allows you to enjoy the conversation between the instruments (like a conversation between lovers). Manu said of this album, \"I wanted to express the joy of life and gratitude for being alive. This was influenced by the fact that I have a new boyfriend. That also fueled my passion for making this album. I tried to put all my love into this one album.\" Eric Bouvel (one of the leading figures in the French accordion world), who was in charge of the arrangements, also beautifully brought Manu's feelings to life. This album can be enjoyed not only as French music but also as easy listening, and it would be a perfect fit for, for example, when the late Tatsuya Jo's radio program \"Jet Stream\" airs a special feature on France. The 12th track is a newly written song with vocals. With its approachable melody and lyrics, it has the potential to become a new standard in chanson. As a bonus track, there is a performance of \"Annie Zed,\" a song that is very popular among Japanese accordion fans, featuring a collaboration between the song's composer and accordionist, Fran?ois Parisi, and Manu Morgan. A wonderful gift for accordion fans. From Paris, this work features love songs set to romantic accordion melodies. Artist Profile Born in Pontarlier, France in 1971. He began seriously studying the accordion at the age of 10, and because his father was the head of an accordion club, he had the opportunity to perform with renowned musicians such as Daniel Colin and Andr? Bercherens at a young age. In 1991, he won the All France Accordion Federation Cup, receiving the President of the Republic Award and the SACEM Grand Prize. In 1992, he became a finalist in the World Accordion Competition. Also, encouraged by Marcel Azolas, he began writing accordion instruction books at the age of 21, which have been bestsellers in France for over 20 years. In 2017, he made his long-awaited first visit to Japan for the Tokyu Jiyugaoka Station 88th Anniversary event and a concert at the Meguro Persimmon Small Hall. In 2018, she visited Japan twice: in May for the promotion and concerts of her album \"French Cafe Music ~Paris! Paris! Paris!~\", and in October for the 60th anniversary of the friendship agreement between Paris and Kyoto. Participating Musicians Manu Morgan: Accordion Eric Bouvel: Accordion (Tracks 12, 17, 18) Fran?ois Parisi: Accordion (Track 17) Laurent Delaveau: Double Bass Vincent Prezioso: Piano Estella Coruda-Udo: Violin Pascal Basil: Drums Giovanni Angotta: Guitar Sandra Bouvel: Vocals (Track 12) Arrangement and Direction Eric Bouvel Album Release Concert Friday, October 25, 2019 Meguro Persimmon Hall Small Hall, Tokyo 1. Sans toi ma mie This song, with its impressive bossa nova-tinged arrangement, is a composition by Salvatore Adamo and was also a hit when sung by Fubuki Koshiji. 2. La java bleue (Blue Java) This cheerful accordion tune was released as the theme song for the 1938 French film \"Une Java\" (A Blue Java). 3. La Javanaise (La Javanaise) This song, with its distinctive jazzy arrangement, is a work by Serge Gainsbourg and is dedicated to Juliette Gr?co. 4. Moulin Rouge (Moulin Rouge Song) This song, with its impressive violin and accordion ensemble, was released as the theme song for the 1953 British film \"Moulin Rouge\" (Japanese title: \"Akai Kazaguruma\" - Red Windmill). 5. C'est si bon (It's Okay) This upbeat song, released in 1947, was a worldwide hit. 6. Parlez-moi d?famour (Tell me your words of love) This song, presented in a deeply moving arrangement that suits the original melody, is known for being sung by Lucienne Boyer and was aired on the first radio broadcast from Paris to Japan in May 1935. 7. La vie en rose (Life in Pink) This song, known as a big hit by Edith Piaf, is played with great emotion by the accordion. 8. Que reste-t-il de nos amours? (What remains of our love?) This song, written by Charles Trenet and published in 1942, is played with great emotion by an accordion and violin ensemble. 9. Hymne ? l?famour (Hymn to love) This song, with its passionate performance accompanied by piano on the accordion, is known for being sung by Edith Piaf in a famous 1950 recording. 10. Love Dream in Paris This is an original new song written for this album by Manu Morgan and Eric Bouvel. The theme is a wonderful dream seen in Paris. 11. Autumn Leaves This worldwide hit song is presented in a flowing jazz arrangement. 12. Paris, City of Love (Vocal) This is the only vocal track on this album. The vocals are by Sandra Bouvel, Eric Bouvel's wife. This is a new song written specifically for this album by Manu and Eric. 13. La Boh?me This song, made famous by Charles Aznavour's singing, is presented in a deeply emotional and rich style, and concludes with a passionate performance of accordion and violin. 14. Mon amant de Saint-Jean (My Lover of Saint-Jean) This song, known for being sung by Lucienne Dolielle, was composed by accordionist ?mile Carara. Manu's singing accordion playing is impressive. 15. Valse pour Yuka (Waltz for Yuka) This new piece, written by Manu specifically for this album, is dedicated to Yuka Endo, who played a key role in introducing Manu to Japan. 16. Mon man?ge ? moi (My Carousel) This song, which became a huge hit when Edith Piaf sang it at the Olympia Theatre in 1958, is played by Manu on the accordion with a light touch, making it a fitting finale to the album. Bonus Tracks 17. Annie-Zette This song begins as a duet between Manu and Fran?ois Parisi, an accordionist highly popular in Japan, and ends with Eric Bouvaire joining in. It is an original composition by Parisi and is known as a classic Parisian musette piece. 18. Paris, ville de l?fAmour (inst) Let's meet in Paris, the city of love (instrumental) This is the instrumental version of the 12th track. Media Reviews and More A collection of exquisite works featuring chanson and French pop classics played on the accordion! The emotionally rich melodies of the accordion will transport you to a Parisian caf?. An eternal French accordion album! (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53227161289013,"sku":"4525506002755","price":4600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/51uHrmyiedL._AC.jpg?v=1785379174","url":"https:\/\/tokyojapancdshop.com\/products\/4525506002755","provider":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}