AIR French Band* - Moon Safari
Label:
Catalog#:
7243 8 44978 2 8, 724384497828, CDV 2848
Format:
CD, Album
Country:
Europe
Released:
1998
Genre:
Electronic
Style:
Downtempo,
Ambient
Tracklist
| 1 | La Femme D'Argent | 7:09 | ||
|
Backing Vocals -
J-B Dunckel*
,
N. Godin*
Handclaps - Caroline L.* , J-B Dunckel* , N. Godin* , Alf* Organ - Eric Regert Tambourine - N. Godin* | ||||
| 2 | Sexy Boy | 4:57 | ||
|
Drums -
Marlon*
Vocals - J-B Dunckel* Vocals, Guitar [Electric], Voice [Talk Box], Electronics [Syrinx], Synthesizer [Korg Ms20, Moog] - N. Godin* Written By - J-B Dunckel | ||||
| 3 | All I Need | 4:27 | ||
|
Electric Piano [Wurlitzer] -
J-B Dunckel*
Guitar [Acoustic] - P. Woodcock* Synthesizer [Korg Ms20, Solina String Ensemble], Drums, Organ - N. Godin* Vocals - Beth Hirsch Written By - Beth Hirsch / J-B Dunckel - N. Godin Written-By - Beth Hirsch | ||||
| 4 | Kelly Watch The Stars | 3:46 | ||
|
Drums -
Marlon*
Voice [Vocoder], Glockenspiel, Clavinet, Synthesizer [Minimoog], Handclaps - J-B Dunckel* Voice [Vocoder], Synthesizer [Moog Bass, Casiotone], Handclaps, Glockenspiel - N. Godin* | ||||
| 5 | Talisman | 4:16 | ||
|
Arranged By [Strings] -
David Whitaker
Drums - Marlon* Electric Piano [Wurlitzer] - N. Godin* Synthesizer [Minimoog] - J-B Dunckel* | ||||
| 6 | Remember | 2:34 | ||
|
Voice [Talkbox, Vocoder], Synthesizer [Roland String Ensemble], Tambourine, Guitar [Electric] -
N. Godin*
Voice [Vocoder], Backing Vocals, Electric Piano [Wurlitzer] - J-B Dunckel* Written By - J-J Perrey - J-B Dunckel - N. Godin / J-B Dunckel - N. Godin Written-By - J-J Perrey* | ||||
| 7 | You Make It Easy | 4:01 | ||
|
Arranged By [Strings] -
David Whitaker
Percussion, Glockenspiel, Harmonica, Synthesizer [Moog], Handclaps - N. Godin* Synthesizer [Casiotone], Handclaps - J-B Dunckel* Vocals, Backing Vocals - Beth Hirsch Written By - Beth Hirsch / J-B Dunckel / N. Godin Written-By - Beth Hirsch | ||||
| 8 | Ce Matin Là | 3:38 | ||
|
Arranged By [Strings] -
David Whitaker
Backing Vocals, Clavinet, Synthesizer [Minimoog] - J-B Dunckel* Guitar [Electric], Electric Piano [Rhodes], Shaker, Harmonica, Backing Vocals - N. Godin* Tuba - P. Woodcock* Written By - J-B Dunckel - N. Godin - P. Woodcock Written-By - P. Woodcock* | ||||
| 9 | New Star In The Sky (Chanson Pour Solal) | 5:40 | ||
|
Mellotron, Voice [Vocoder] -
J-B Dunckel*
Voice [Vocoder], Synthesizer [Korg Ms20], Handclaps - N. Godin* | ||||
| 10 | Le Voyage De Pénélope | 3:11 | ||
|
Clavinet, Handclaps -
J-B Dunckel*
Synthesizer [Korg Ms20], Handclaps - N. Godin* | ||||
Credits
Acoustic Guitar -
N. Godin*
(tracks: 3, 7 to 9)
Artwork By [Art Production] - Directors Bureau, The
Artwork By [Design] - Mike Mills
Bass - N. Godin* (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 10)
Electric Piano [Rhodes] - J-B Dunckel*
Electronic Drums [Rhythm Box] - N. Godin* (tracks: 5, 7, 9, 10)
Electronics [Syrinx] - J-B Dunckel* (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 8)
Mastered By - Nilesh Patel
Mixed By - Stéphane "Alf" Briat
Mixed By [Assistance] - Jérôme Blondel
Organ - J-B Dunckel* (tracks: 1 to 3, 6, 7, 10)
Piano - J-B Dunckel* (tracks: 1, 4, 7, 9)
Recorded By - Jean-Benoît Dunckel , Nicolas Godin , Stéphane "Alf" Briat
Recorded By [Assistance] - Jérôme Kerner
Recorded By [Strings] - Peter Cobbin
Synthesizer [Korg Ms20] - J-B Dunckel* (tracks: 1 to 6, 9)
Synthesizer [Minimoog] - N. Godin* (tracks: 1, 3, 6, 9)
Synthesizer [Moog] - J-B Dunckel* (tracks: 1, 2, 4)
Synthesizer [Solina String Ensemble] - J-B Dunckel* (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 10)
Written By - J-B Dunckel - N. Godin (tracks: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10)
Written-By - J-B Dunckel* , N. Godin* (tracks: 1, 3 to 10)
Artwork By [Art Production] - Directors Bureau, The
Artwork By [Design] - Mike Mills
Bass - N. Godin* (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 10)
Electric Piano [Rhodes] - J-B Dunckel*
Electronic Drums [Rhythm Box] - N. Godin* (tracks: 5, 7, 9, 10)
Electronics [Syrinx] - J-B Dunckel* (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 8)
Mastered By - Nilesh Patel
Mixed By - Stéphane "Alf" Briat
Mixed By [Assistance] - Jérôme Blondel
Organ - J-B Dunckel* (tracks: 1 to 3, 6, 7, 10)
Piano - J-B Dunckel* (tracks: 1, 4, 7, 9)
Recorded By - Jean-Benoît Dunckel , Nicolas Godin , Stéphane "Alf" Briat
Recorded By [Assistance] - Jérôme Kerner
Recorded By [Strings] - Peter Cobbin
Synthesizer [Korg Ms20] - J-B Dunckel* (tracks: 1 to 6, 9)
Synthesizer [Minimoog] - N. Godin* (tracks: 1, 3, 6, 9)
Synthesizer [Moog] - J-B Dunckel* (tracks: 1, 2, 4)
Synthesizer [Solina String Ensemble] - J-B Dunckel* (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 10)
Written By - J-B Dunckel - N. Godin (tracks: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10)
Written-By - J-B Dunckel* , N. Godin* (tracks: 1, 3 to 10)
Notes
Comes in a jewel case (transparent tray) with a 12 page booklet.
℗ & © Source 1998
© 1997 Virgin France S.A.
Diffusion exclusive Virgin
UK: CDV 2848
F: PM 538
Printed in the EU
bel | BIEM
Label code: 3098
Barcode: 7 24384 49782 8
CD matrix: EMI Uden 8449782 @ 2 | IFPI L046 | 021101
CD mould: IFPI AAHZ4
Cat# 7243 8 44978 2 8 appears on back cover.
Cat# 724384497828 appears on both spines, back of booklet and on CD.
℗ & © Source 1998
© 1997 Virgin France S.A.
Diffusion exclusive Virgin
UK: CDV 2848
F: PM 538
Printed in the EU
bel | BIEM
Label code: 3098
Barcode: 7 24384 49782 8
CD matrix: EMI Uden 8449782 @ 2 | IFPI L046 | 021101
CD mould: IFPI AAHZ4
Cat# 7243 8 44978 2 8 appears on back cover.
Cat# 724384497828 appears on both spines, back of booklet and on CD.
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Reviews & Discussion
I can't see how anyone in their right mind could consider any of Air's works a Master Piece. However, a classic, on account of popularity, it most certainly is.
Perhaps the main strenght of this album is that it's not very involving music and pretty hard to be offended by, Moon Safari is just the right kind of music for when you're not really interested in listening to music, but you don't like the idea of silence edging in between the conversations. A kind of social chill out music, a reasonable flow, and if you actually have a listen every now and then you don't feel like you've missed something.
'All I need' is probably my favourite of the tracks, there's just something very appealing about Beth Hirsch's voice there, I Expected to find that same appeal when i bought a CD of her's but, while not a total waste of money, it certainly ended up being one of my more stupid and least informed music purchases.
Beth Hirsch's own releases are better than air. She's got a voice i like and goes down a similar 'comunal chillout' route as air,
Perhaps the main strenght of this album is that it's not very involving music and pretty hard to be offended by, Moon Safari is just the right kind of music for when you're not really interested in listening to music, but you don't like the idea of silence edging in between the conversations. A kind of social chill out music, a reasonable flow, and if you actually have a listen every now and then you don't feel like you've missed something.
'All I need' is probably my favourite of the tracks, there's just something very appealing about Beth Hirsch's voice there, I Expected to find that same appeal when i bought a CD of her's but, while not a total waste of money, it certainly ended up being one of my more stupid and least informed music purchases.
Beth Hirsch's own releases are better than air. She's got a voice i like and goes down a similar 'comunal chillout' route as air,
A Beatlesque album for the chill out masses. They took the genre of downtempo and chill out albums to new heights with such sophistication. On top of the many pale imitators they spawned such as Zero 7 and Bent, they even had artists such as Madonna borrowing influences from this groundbreaking album. Forever a chill out classic and one of the best albums of the 90s.
Utterly insignificant MOR/easy listening syrup cleverly disguised as electronica (and elevated to canonic status through the combined efforts of the hipsterati massive and senile reviewers). As far as inoffensive pop music goes this is entirely passable, but "Pet Sounds" it ain't. Get yourself a candy bar instead.
This album is a classic! Musically speaking, the album is so well designed that will most likely fit your collection no matter what you hear.
These songs are perfect for relaxing while enjoying the production skills of the french duo. Songs like «La Femme D'Argent», «Kelly, Watch The Stars!» and «You Make It Easy» will certainly be remembered as Air's finest.
So sit back, relax... and enjoy!
These songs are perfect for relaxing while enjoying the production skills of the french duo. Songs like «La Femme D'Argent», «Kelly, Watch The Stars!» and «You Make It Easy» will certainly be remembered as Air's finest.
So sit back, relax... and enjoy!
Hi
When I first bought this record in 1998, I had heard 2 tracks on Pete Tong's "Essential Selection" radio show: Sexy Boy and La Femme D'Argent. I was convinced that it was trendy thing but just after hearing it once I changed my oppinion completely.
This is a masterpiece. Actually I can (even dare to) say that it is for me, the best album ever. Do you know that feeling when you just have a new record in your hands that you are so excited to hear? That first experience of listening to it. Well, every time I listen to Moon Safari is as if it was the first time, there is always something new and believe me, because I have bought this record 20 times (up til this day). One for me, and another 19 as gifts. And all that people who I gave it to, loved it as well.
Actually I find Sexy Boy the worst track on the album and I only managed to like it after watching the video. You just start with the masterpiece "La Femme D'Argent" and then go on. For the me orgasm of the album is track #9 "New Star In The Sky", and when you listen to "Ce Matin La", think of a Spring morning with the leafs wet and the birds singing.
If perfection does exist, then Moon Safari definitely is around the corner.
When I first bought this record in 1998, I had heard 2 tracks on Pete Tong's "Essential Selection" radio show: Sexy Boy and La Femme D'Argent. I was convinced that it was trendy thing but just after hearing it once I changed my oppinion completely.
This is a masterpiece. Actually I can (even dare to) say that it is for me, the best album ever. Do you know that feeling when you just have a new record in your hands that you are so excited to hear? That first experience of listening to it. Well, every time I listen to Moon Safari is as if it was the first time, there is always something new and believe me, because I have bought this record 20 times (up til this day). One for me, and another 19 as gifts. And all that people who I gave it to, loved it as well.
Actually I find Sexy Boy the worst track on the album and I only managed to like it after watching the video. You just start with the masterpiece "La Femme D'Argent" and then go on. For the me orgasm of the album is track #9 "New Star In The Sky", and when you listen to "Ce Matin La", think of a Spring morning with the leafs wet and the birds singing.
If perfection does exist, then Moon Safari definitely is around the corner.
The music is best at times where you want to relax, and just listen without doing anything physically or mentally stressful.
That could be one of Moon Safari's weaknesses though. It's not fitting for other situation than relaxation and the album might become boring if you're not in the exact mood, which might not occur very often.
Tracks like "La Femme D'Argent", "Sexy Boy" and "All I Need" are definitly worth a listen though and can often be played regardless of your mood.
Overall a fine album with well-produced tracks, but might become boring for some listeners.
4/6