Coffret 2021 4 Albums
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Franck Pourcel's four-album collection captures the French conductor's remarkable range across nearly half a century—from his signature lush orchestral arrangements to ventures into disco, funk, and film scores. Known for bringing sweeping string arrangements to popular material, Pourcel spent decades crafting easy-listening interpretations that felt both sophisticated and accessible; this set traces that journey through beloved standards like "My Way" and "Mull of Kintyre" alongside his orchestral treatments of John Williams' Star Wars and Close Encounters themes. You'll find his characteristic warmth in renderings of ABBA and contemporary material, where his arrangements never overshadow the melody but rather enfold it in a cocoon of sophisticated strings and warm orchestration. Whether you're drawn to his chanson roots, his ability to elevate pop into something grander, or simply the particular comfort of a masterful arranger working at his peak, this collection offers a generous survey of one of French easy-listening's most enduring voices.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz, Funk / Soul, Pop, Stage and Screen |
| Style | Easy Listening, Chanson, Disco, Contemporary Jazz, Soundtrack |
| Media | Mint (M) |
| Sleeve | Mint (M) |
| Description | Sealed. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Warner Music France |
| Year | 2021 |
| Country | France |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
Amour, Danse Et Violons Nº 51 (1978) "Franck Pourcel Orchestra"
1-1. Star Wars (Thème Original Du Film)
1-2. How Deep Is Your Love
1-3. Dans Les Yeux D'Émilie
1-4. Amor Amor
1-5. Take A Chance On Me
1-6. My Way (Comme D'Habitude)
1-7. Mull Of Kintyre
1-8. Tarentelle
1-9. Ti Amo
1-10. Rencontres Du Troisième Type (Thème Original Du Film)
1-11. Easy Come, Easy Go
1-12. Girl Of Skade
Amour, Danse Et Violons Nº 52 (1979) "Hi Fi Sound 79"
2-1. Grease
2-2. Peter Et Elliott Le Dragon
2-3. Saturday Night Fever (Manhattan Skyline)
2-4. Ne Me Quitte Pas
2-5. Ma Préférence
2-6. Annie's Song
2-7. Copacabana
2-8. French Jubilee
2-9. Rasputin
2-10. Une Simple Mélodie
2-11. Spanish Eyes
2-12. Comedia
Amour, Danse Et Violons Nº 53 (1980) "Love And Music"
3-1. I Will Survive
3-2. Love And Music (Amour Et Musique)
3-3. Tango Militaire
3-4. Les Gens Qui S'Aiment
3-5. Cumbia Del Papagayo
3-6. Le Cœur Grenadine
3-7. The Secret Life Of Plants (La Vie Secrète Des Plantes)
3-8. Boogie Wonderland
3-9. Honesty
3-10. Gloria
3-11. Song For Guy
Amour, Danse Et Violons Nº 54 (1980) "La Femme Romantique. The Romantic Way"
4-1. Tenderly
4-2. Another Brick In The Wall
4-3. What's Another Year
4-4. Roses De Picardie
4-5. September Moon
4-6. Parlez-Moi D'Amour
4-7. When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman
4-8. Illona
4-9. La Femme
4-10. Osmunda
4-11. Amour
4-12. Voyage Romantique
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