LA REINE DE SABA - JEUX INTERDITS

Philips, FD-2014, Manufactured By Nippon Phonogram Co., Ltd.

1. La Reine de Saba (Michel Laurent)
   
   
2. Jeux Interdits (arr. Narciso Yepes)

 

 

    SLEEVE NOTES:

    Paul Mauriat has become so popular in Japan that when people think of easy listening, they think of Paul Mauriat. Paul Mauriat, born on March 4, 1925, is 50 years old and has been learning piano since he was 4 years old. In his youth, however, he fell in love with jazz, which made him forget even his dream of becoming a pianist. Later, he began to accompany many singers as an arranger, among them Charles Aznavour and Mireille Mathieu, who have now become great singers. His talents prompted many people around him to encourage him to record with his own orchestra. The first album he released was a stunning performance that astonished everyone at the time. His reputation continued to grow, and in 1968, his music was broadcast around the world with the big hit "Love is Blue." Two of Paul Mauriat's finest performances are "Queen of Sheba" and "Jeux Interdits," both of which are included on this record. "The Queen of Sheba" is an immortal song that has become so famous in Japan that there is no one who does not know it. Paul Mauriat begins with a melancholy piano introduction, which develops into a dramatic performance. On the B-side, "Jeux Interdits," a well-known song in keys, he takes the melody on ceballos and piano, and uses bass and drums to create a modern, youthful tune. This song was also performed on stage in 1973 and released as a live record, but it is the most stylish and tasteful performance of Paul Mauriat's music. We hope you will join us and enjoy the world of the Paul Mauriat Grand Orchestra to your heart's content.



Note: Translation made by online translator.