Serge Gainsbourg's song "Je t'aime... moi non plus" became a global hit despite being banned in several countries, solidifying his reputation for subversion.
Performer Biography
The performers on this album are members of La Comédie-Française, a French state theatre company, who are also actor-musicians.
Composer Biography
Serge Gainsbourg, born Lucien Ginsburg, was the son of Russian Jewish parents who arrived in Paris seven years before his birth in 1928.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Serge Gainsbourg initially pursued painting, considering it a 'major art' that intellectually balanced him, before becoming a musician.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in June 2020 at Studio Ferber in Paris.
Recording & Production
This album is based on a stage show by La Comédie-Française titled "Les Serge (Gainsbourg, Point Barre)", directed by Stéphane Varupenne and Sébastien Pouderoux.
Composer Biography
Serge Gainsbourg's early commercial success came primarily through other artists interpreting his songs, rather than his own recordings.
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