Mlah by Les Négresses Vertes - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Americans who are finally getting used to the idea of their own country as multicultural are often surprised to find that France is undergoing the same stresses and gaining the same musical benefits. Les Negresses Vertes is a magnificent example of the latter. This group's cultural roots are partly in Paris, partly in Algeria and Spain, with healthy amounts of influence from Nashville and urban America. To all these should be added the theatricality of circus music -- three of the original members had worked in the Zingaro Horse Circus in Southern France, while a fourth was a professional clown. The combination of all these influences is jazzy, street-smart, and very danceable. While some members of the band were less than virtuosos on their instruments, they made up for this deficiency by laying down a boisterous party groove backed by a propulsive brass section. The alternation between Noel Rota's fast and furious solo vocals and the ragged choruses provided by the rest of the band adds to the complex dynamic of the group. Add to this the fact that Rota had a real gift as a songwriter and arranger, and you have a hit machine in the making. Mlah got an excellent reception from critics in Britain and the U.S., and several tracks even managed to get airplay despite the American tendency to ignore anything not sung in English. It was a great start for the band, though it is arguable that they never again approached this level of entertainment. ~ Richard Foss

1. La valse

by Les Négresses Vertes

Primary Artist: Les Négresses Vertes; Main Performer
Performer: Les Negresses Vertes; Performer
Composer: Mathieu Crespin; Composer
Lyricist: Mathieu Crespin; Composer
Author: Mathieu Crespin; Production

2. Zobi la mouche

by Les Négresses Vertes

Primary Artist: Les Négresses Vertes; Main Performer
Performer: Les Negresses Vertes; Performer
Composer: Jm Paulus; Composer
Lyricist: Nino Rota; Composer
Author: N Rota; Production

3. C'est pas la mer à boire

by Les Négresses Vertes

Primary Artist: Les Négresses Vertes; Main Performer
Performer: Les Negresses Vertes; Performer
Composer: S Mellino; Composer
Lyricist: Nino Rota; Composer
Author: N Rota; Production

4. Voilà l'été

by Les Négresses Vertes

Primary Artist: Les Négresses Vertes; Main Performer
Performer: Les Negresses Vertes; Performer
Composer: S Mellino; Composer
Lyricist: Nino Rota; Composer
Author: N Rota; Production

5. Orane

by Les Négresses Vertes

Primary Artist: Les Négresses Vertes; Main Performer
Performer: Les Negresses Vertes; Performer
Composer: S Mellino; Composer
Lyricist: S. Mellino; Composer
Author: S Mellino; Production

6. La faim des haricots

by Les Négresses Vertes

Primary Artist: Les Négresses Vertes; Main Performer
Performer: Les Negresses Vertes; Performer
Composer: S Mellino; Composer
Lyricist: Nino Rota; Composer
Author: N Rota; Production

7. Les yeux de ton père

by Les Négresses Vertes

Primary Artist: Les Négresses Vertes; Main Performer
Performer: Les Negresses Vertes; Performer
Composer: Crespin M.; Composer
Lyricist: Nino Rota; Composer
Author: N Rota; Production

8. Il

by Les Négresses Vertes

Primary Artist: Les Négresses Vertes; Main Performer
Performer: Les Negresses Vertes; Performer
Composer: Crespin M.; Composer
Lyricist: Nino Rota; Composer
Author: N Rota; Production

9. L'homme des marais

by Les Négresses Vertes

Primary Artist: Les Négresses Vertes; Main Performer
Performer: Les Negresses Vertes; Performer
Composer: S Mellino; Composer
Lyricist: S. Mellino; Composer
Author: S Mellino; Production

10. Les rablablas, les roubliblis

by Les Négresses Vertes

Primary Artist: Les Négresses Vertes; Main Performer
Performer: Les Negresses Vertes; Performer
Composer: Crespin M.; Composer
Lyricist: Nino Rota; Composer
Author: N Rota; Production

11. Marcelle Ratafia

by Les Négresses Vertes

Primary Artist: Les Négresses Vertes; Main Performer
Performer: Les Negresses Vertes; Performer
Composer: Jm Paulus; Composer
Lyricist: Nino Rota; Composer
Author: N Rota; Production

12. La danse des Négresses Vertes

by Les Négresses Vertes

Primary Artist: Les Négresses Vertes; Main Performer
Performer: Les Negresses Vertes; Performer
Composer: Lnv; Composer
Lyricist: Lnv; Composer
Author: Lnv; Production

13. Hey Maria

by Les Négresses Vertes

Primary Artist: Les Négresses Vertes; Main Performer
Performer: Les Negresses Vertes; Performer
Composer: S Mellino; Composer
Lyricist: Nino Rota; Composer
Author: N Rota; Production

14. Le Père Magloire

by Les Négresses Vertes

Primary Artist: Les Négresses Vertes; Main Performer
Performer: Les Negresses Vertes; Performer
Composer: Jm Paulus; Composer
Lyricist: Nino Rota; Composer
Author: N Rota; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

48 minutes and 46 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3200x3200 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

13/14 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/14 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Worldwide, Worldbeat, Adult Alternative, Europe

Label

Because Music

Music Distribution Service

Because

Country

France

Language

French (France)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 31, 1988

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5060421569659