The album might be a little thin for those who are already devotees of the café atmosphere, but it makes for a fine introduction. There are certainly some omissions to be had here ( Edith Piaf being perhaps the most notable), but on the whole Putumayo did a fine job in compiling the major styles and figures of the field. It's all implied, but rarely given explicitly, and the music echoes this concept.
Cox, Midwest Book Review 'A bottle of French bubbles is dirt cheap compared with an airfare to Paris, so buy two, plus the best baguette and camembert you can find, and then play this. Vocals are expressive, but not so much that they scream emotion. 'Paris Cafe is enthusiastically recommended especially for international music collections, and also makes an excellent gift.' - James A. The music on French Caf unites musicians of an earlier age with contemporary artists who draw on the sound of the past as inspiration to create a style that is both nostalgic and progressive. It's this careful line that the music walks throughout the album. French Caf is a collection of classic and modern French music that will transport the listener to the romantic streets of Paris. It forces the listener to tap their feet, but not quite hard enough to force any dancing. The album on the whole has a careful little bounce to it that's inherent in much of French contemporary music. Some of the more contemporary innovators on the market also appear here in force, from the jazzy Paris Combo, to the kicked-up string jazz of Sansévérino, to the smoother, half-dance music of Enzo Enzo.
Some of the classic performers from the Parisian scene are presented here, from the old Georges Brassens recordings, to a sultry little number from Brigitte Bardot, to the chanson innovator Serge Gainsbourg. Putumayo's first geographically based CD after their tenth anniversary celebrations, French Café covers the narrow concept of café music in an admirable manner, including a number of styles that have made their way through the Parisian café systems and/or are inspired by the work of previous artists among the café elite. I feel that the joy I bring to people who listen to my music is. Darius says, " What would this world be without the wonderful gift of song and music. Title: French Cafe Label: Putumayo World Music Product Type: COMPACT DISCS Updated with 7 new songs French Caf is a collection of classic and modern. He is currently in a play called,V Holmes "Tribute to the Legends of Motown" where he plays the character Stevie Wonder.ĭarius is currently on the soon to be released Compilation CD Chi-Sound Undaground (The Raw) and has inked a deal with D'Luvv Records and is currently in the studio finishing up his debut CD.ĭarius contributes love of music, love of life, and love of people as the main contributors to his now success as well as his future successes. He performed live at the taste of Chicago, the Harold Washington Center. Darius performed at the historical Regal Theater. As a teenager he began writing and expanding his audience.ĭuring this time Darius entered various talent shows including the Hyatt National Talent Show in which he won five years in a row. Various Artists - Point Break (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (CD) 6.99.
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