EP: LA REINE DE SABA
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1969 |  |
PS-167, Seven Seas, King Record Co. Ltd., Japan. 33 1/3 rpm, 1969. Recorded by Riviera (France).
SIDE A:
- La Reine de Saba (3:07) (M. Laurent)
- Kilimandjaro (2:17) (M. Delancray, P. Danel)
SIDE B:
- Aranjuez (4:42) (Rodrigo Vidre)
- Une Larme Au Nuage (2:42) (S. Adamo)
SLEEVE NOTES:
Mood music has always been a favorite of the people. Great orchestras such as Mantovani, Frank Chacksfield, and Werner Müller have created quiet moods. This quiet but persistent craze has recently reemerged. Music fans, always in search of new sensations, tend to look for the sharp in the moody, the contemporary in the fantastic. The orchestras that are popular nowadays are almost always beautiful, soft, and sharp, with a boldly forward rock beat and strings at the center of the music.
Not surprisingly, that is what makes mood music so beloved these days, even among young people who prefer R&B.
Raymond Lefebvre dreamed of being a fine operatic flutist. But it was his piano playing in dance halls and nightclubs, which he did to the extent of an albide, that drew him into the world of jazz. In 1953, he formed a small band and entered the jazz world, and from then on, he was lucky enough to get a chance to show his great talent to the world. His hit "Âme Caline" brought him to the attention of the world, and along with Paul Mauriat, he has brought a breath of fresh air to the world of easy listening music. With his contemporary sensibility, Raymond Lefebvre is sure to continue to be a major force in the world of easy listening music.
La Reine of Saba:
The powerful sound of the bass at the beginning makes the guitar intro even more impressive. Then beautiful and fantastic strings are heard from the back.
The strings of the Raymond Lefebvre Grand Orchestra have a lovely width, full of grace, powerful, and very sweet without giving stiffness. The arrangement and use of guitars and choruses are also excellent. The strong echoes immediately after the strings are a reassuring effect for a fantastic introduction. I remember that when I first broadcast "Queen of Sheba" on my program, I immediately received many phone calls and postcard inquiries. Nowadays, this song is often heard on pop music programs, which is probably the best sign that it is widely loved by people. I think this is one of his best performances.
Kilimandjaro:
Written and composed by M. Delancray and P. Danel, it was a hit in France. The Raymond Lefebvre Grand Orchestra plays a beautiful melody on strings, and uses a thin chorus in the background, giving it a soft taste, as if it were a lace curtain.
Aranjuez:
The song was a hit for the French male singer Richard Anthony at the end of 1937, and was originally composed by Joaquin Rodrigo as the second movement of his "Guitar Manchetto The original is the second movement of "Concerto de Aranjuez" composed by Joaquin Rodrigo.
Une Larme Au Nuage:
Composed by Salvatore Adamo. The sweet melody is very Adamo-like, and Raymond Lefebvre's arrangement combines the sweet melody with a rock beat and a bass drum that ties the strings together very well. The rock rhythm is so penetrating that it makes you want to dance. In this piece in particular, you should pay attention to the wonderful balance between the drums, tambourine, and strings. Again, you will be amazed at Raymond Lefebvre's sense of arrangement.
QR Masaru Komai
Recorded by RIVIERA, France
Note: Translation made by online translator.