Jean-François Zygel is known for his show "La Boîte à musique," where he reinterprets popular songs with a classical approach.
Instruments
The album features a high-precision mechanical instrument, a grand concert Steinway piano, which is rarely offered to popular song recordings.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jean-François Zygel advocates for the "consanguinity" between different musical genres, aiming to re-explore the true depths of popular songs.
Historical Context
Composers have historically drawn inspiration from popular songs, from Bach incorporating peasant dances to Romantic musicians like Schubert and Dvorak, and modern artists like Debussy and Poulenc.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions for this album took place over several months in 2015 and 2016 at Studio Guillaume Tell in Suresnes and Studio de la Seine in Paris.
Recording & Production
This album project involves Jean-François Zygel working from his piano, but with the original vocal tracks of the singers, using multi-track recording technology.
Compositional Technique
The album features Jean-François Zygel's unique approach, blending composition and improvisation, sometimes incorporating classical composers like Schumann or Bach into modern songs.
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