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 StŽrŽo Ultra strikes
again...this second volume of StŽrŽo Ultra brings you, through a selection
of original pop, soul & funk instrumentals, the very best of �TŽlŽ
Music�, the hippest French music library of the 70�s. Created in 1969,
this label drew the top jazz and pop studio artists of its time into its
recording staff - gathering such greats as Eddie Louiss, Mat Camison &
Bernard Lubat...
All the tracks included in this compilation were specifically - and
exclusively- produced for film, television, radio, and advertising; thus
StŽrŽo Ultra makes all of these goodies commercialy available for the
first time ever. So we hope you will enjoy as much as we do, the
nerveously pulsing bass lines, the bouncing drums, the hissing wha-wha
guitars, the screaming organ and the flaoting percussion grooves of these
recordings...
1 SUMMER DISCOTHEQUE (M. Camison) 2 Mr BUZZ (P. Van Meren) 3
YANKO�S TUNE (Y. Nolovic) 4 CHANTELLE�S PARTY (Y. Nolovic) 5 BAHIA BOSSA
NOVA (B.Lubat) 6 SUN-KISSED CHICKS (J.J. Debout) 7 AUBERGINE TIME
(B.Lubat) 8 NAGE LIBRE (H. Roy) 9 EMEUTE � TOKYO (B. Estardy) 10 GANG
TRAIN (B. Estardy) 11 BASS SESSION (G. Pedersen) 12 RYTHMIQUES N�3
(P-A.Dahan) 13 JeLLy Roll Dance (J-P. Martin) 14 RIVIERA EXPRESS (B.
Estardy) 15 BELLE GUEUSE (C. Engel) 16 PURGATOIRE MOOD (G. Pedersen) 17
LEWIS & CLARK (R. Guiot) 18 AFRICAN KINGS (A. Arpino)
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The archives of the French music libraries contain some of the most
startling and original compositions of modern times. During the '60s and
'70s many of the France's most innovative composers and musicians joined
together to showcase their amazing talents by writing and performing music
to accompany French film, TV and radio broadcasts. Much of the style of
this music was conceived during the time of the Paris riots of '68; the
psychedelic movement was in full swing and world politics were undergoing
an upheaval. This in turn led to a period of enormous creativity in nearly
all musical genres, and many of the most radical moments of 20th century
music were created during this time. This album reflects some of these
moments and concentrates on the phenomenal jazzy beats and grooves that
emerged from France from 1968 through the '70s. One of these music
libraries was Musique pour l'Image (MPI) from which the tracks for �Le
JazzBeat� were taken. MPI was created in Paris 1968 by mad-about-jazz
Robert Viger, a little-known pianist and composer. Viger had previously
confined his jazz to sessions with friends but in the prevailing mood
decided to record his work and use jazz-based music in the increasingly
popular media of film and TV. He created the MPI label to produce a series
of recordings using his friends and the musicians he knew to make the
music. The musical policy always had a jazzy flavour to it - whether it
was a modern jazz ensemble or a small group experimenting with the latest
electronic instruments. The records were manufactured in short runs on 10"
or 12" vinyl before being sent to broadcasting houses, advertising
agencies and the like. Many of the original records are now sought after
not just for the unique music but also for the intricate and ultra-modern
black & white art designs on the sleeves. Until now the music has
never been available to the public as it could only be heard backing TV
ads or scenes in French movies. Accomplished Romanian composer Vladimir
Cosma recorded for the MPI and Patchwork libraries while making a name for
himself composing soundtracks. His successful credits include �Diva� 1981
and the erotic films �Chaleur� 1972 and �Le Journal intime d�une
Nymphomane� 1973 where he used the name Richard Eldwin. Being one of the
most respected French jazz musicians of modern times, pianist Georges
Arvanitas needs little introduction. Having played with the cr�me de la
cr�me of French artists such as Barney Wilen, Jacques Dutronc and Serge
Gainsbourg his pedigree is assured. His contribution �Black and White� is
a wonderful example of the attractive simplicity of modal jazz. French
soundtrack composer Claude Vasori wrote prolifically for MPI. Under the
name Caravelli he also composed the soundtrack for the dramatic �Mon Oncle
du Texas� and the erotic �Et Satan Conduit le Bal� with Barbarella
director Roger Vadim. Vasori often provides the more varied and
interesting pieces ranging from groovy psychedelic jazz to strange
improvised electronics. One of the most notable tracks of the six he
provides here is �Punching Ball� with multi-talented jazz musician Fats
Sadi. Experimental composer and inventor of a percussion instrument called
the brontŽ, Vincent Geminiani gives us �Ophis le Serpentaire�, what he
refers to as his only �pop record�. Originally recorded for an avant-garde
French version of Shakespeare's Macbeth, the unique nature of this tune is
one of the highlights. By far Cameroon's most famous jazz musician, Manu
�Soul Makossa� Dibango has recorded continuously through to the present
day. His busy career has included recording jazz and Afro-funk for the
MPI, Mondiophone and Montparnasse library labels in the early '70s. It was
during these times that such sought-after funk classics as �Salt Popcorn�
and �African Battle� were cut amongst �Wilderness� included here. Robert
Viger's untainted vision has produced cutting-edge music and has both
spanned and created sub-genres. Using only the latest recording techniques
available at the time and many of France's most visionary and talented
artists, it's the serious quality on offer that's the key to the appeal of
this music.
1.Binairement Richard Eldwin Horn R&B jerk, organ 3�02 2.Ultra
Pop�Op Vladimir Cosma Fast, goovy wah & guitar shaker 2�26 3.Black
Flowers Vladimir Cosma Slow, moody, soul beat 4�20 4.Black and White
Georges Arvanitas Uptempo modal with vibes 3�27 5.Turbine Claude Vasori
Weird repetitive wah & electronic sounds 1�45 6.Matches Claude Vasori
Simple R&B jerk, organ 4�02 b 1.Accroche-toi Caroline! Claude Vasori
Bewitching femme scat, jazzy vibes,harpsichord 2�50 2.Punching Ball Claude
Vasori Quirky organ thing with flip-top bongo 2�25 3.Sybernetic Claude
Vasori Fast vibes, slow bass, pensive chords 1�25 4.Ophis le Serpentaire
Vincent Geminiani Slow beat groove, dramatic, emotive 2�35 5.Wilderness
Manu Dibango Mid-tempo Afro-funk, dark, tense, uncertain 3�20 6.Drugpop
Claude Vasori Mid-tempo including psychedelic organ and trumpet solo 4�09
7.Nobel Tower Daniel Janin/Robert Viger jazzy, slow, beat 2�35
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