Michel Gaubert
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5 de octubre de 2012Par Michel Gaubert dans SHOW INSIDER. (Dernière mise à jour : 8 de octubre de 2012)
LA LISTA DE CANCIONES DEL DESFILE POR MICHEL GAUBERT
Chromatics, Live
1. "Tick Of The Clock"
2. "Lady"
3. "I Want Your Love"
4. "Running Up That Hill"
5. "Kill For Love"
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5 de julio de 2012Par Michel Gaubert dans SHOW INSIDER. (Dernière mise à jour : 25 de septiembre de 2012)
PLAYLIST DEL DESFILE POR MICHEL GAUBERT
Alta Costura Otoño-Invierno 2012/13
1. Hercules And Love Affair "Be With You"
2. Joakim "Labyrinth" (Club Mix)
3. The Rapture "In The Grace Of Your Love" (Pional Remix)
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18 de octubre de 2011Par Michel Gaubert dans SHOW INSIDER. (Dernière mise à jour : 19 de octubre de 2012)
LA BANDA SONORA POR MICHEL GAUBERT
“UN ANHELO MITOLÓGICO”Entre dos de las canciones del concierto privado que tuvo lugar durante la velada que siguió al desfile, Florence Welch afirmó desde el escenario con su dulce voz: “Parece mentira, me reuní con Karl este verano para una sesión de fotos, me habló del desfile de octubre, de sus fuentes de inspiración, del decorado de fondo marino completamente blanco, y me dijo: 'me encantaría que aparecieras y cantaras en el desfile'. Jamás pensé que pudiera hacerse realidad ni que acabaría cantando dentro de una concha blanca ante 2.500 personas”.
Casualidades de la vida, el nuevo álbum de Florence and the Machine sale a la venta a finales de octubre y uno de sus grandes éxitos se titula “What The Water Gave Me”, lo que bastó a Karl Lagerfeld para imaginársela en una versión moderna de Lohengrin, poniendo la banda sonora a su desfile.
La actuación de Florence acompañó los últimos looks del desfile; mereció la pena no escuchar ninguna otra voz antes que la suya, sin duda insuperable. Se trataba más bien de integrar la música como parte de la colección, destacando la idea de los fondos marinos imaginarios, las siluetas gráficas y los colores acuáticos, las perlas decorando los cuerpos y los rostros dulcificados con los peinados “mojados” que lucían las modelos que desfilaban por el decorado subacuático, de un planeta aún inexplorado.
Aunque nunca conoceremos el verdadero canto de las sirenas, si bien tampoco lo hemos intentado, a lo largo de toda la organización del desfile podía palparse un anhelo mitológico expresado mediante la fusión de diversas composiciones del repertorio de Wagner, tanto en versión electrónica como sinfónica, incluida su Cabalgata de las Valquirias (calificada como “nerviosa”) interpretada por el músico experimental Curd Duca y por Herbert Von Karajan y la Filarmónica de Berlín. Pero el Grand Palais no es una sala de conciertos y, puesto que un desfile necesita una buena dosis de energía, el álbum de Gui Borratto (músico electrónico nacido en Sao Paulo) marcó el ritmo de base de este matrimonio a priori contra natura pero que tejió una unión perfecta. Tras un potente rasgueo de arpa, recuperado de un viejo maxi CD de los B52’s, Florence apareció sobre una concha nacarada de tamaño humano y, cual sirena, su voz y su cabello cautivaron al público y a las modelos que desfilaban siguiendo el ritmo.
La banda sonora se produjo exclusivamente para la presentación en el Grand Palais, preservándose aún más la magia del momento.
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18 de octubre de 2011Par Michel Gaubert dans SHOW INSIDER. (Dernière mise à jour : 19 de octubre de 2012)
PLAYLIST DEL DESFILE POR MICHEL GAUBERT
Prêt-à-Porter Primavera-Verano 2012
1. Curd Duca “Nervous Ride Of The Valkyrie“
2. Plastikman “Snares”
3. Gui Boratto “Strike”
4. Gui Boratto “The Drill”
5. Richard Wagner “Ópera Tristán e Isolda, Wwv 90 Preludio”
6. Richard Wagner “Ópera Tristán e Isolda, Wwv 90 Preludio”
7. Curd Duca “Whistle Tannhauser”
8. Plastikman “Rides And Snares”
9. Florence and the Machine “What The Water Gave Me”
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13 de enero de 2011Par Michel Gaubert dans THE PLACES. (Dernière mise à jour : 30 de agosto de 2012)
ALLEGRETTO A MILANO
DE MICHEL GAUBERTArtista: Maxence Cyrin
Título: Behind The Wheel (Depeche Mode) (Written by Martin Gore)
Album: Modern Rhapsodies
Discográfica: JapanTras la Passeggieta, un paseo lúdico por el universo de Chanel —casa de muñecas, vestidos de alta costura comprimidos por láminas de Plexiglás, zambullida en el bolsillo de un bolso 2.55— los invitados al Palazzo Morando han asistido a una actuación protagonizada por Maxence Cyrin.
Fascinado desde siempre por la música electrónica y el pop en general, Maxence Cyrin interpreta estas melodías al piano de un modo tremendamente personal. Ha lanzado dos álbumes, "Modern Rhapsodies" y "Novo Piano", en los que descubrimos su interpretación de piezas fetiche que le acompañan en sus baladas nocturnas.
Para Chanel, cambia su piano por un clavicordio pintado al estilo del siglo XVII e interpreta temas de Depeche Mode, Aphex Twin, Blur, Daft Punk, Pixies y Britney Spears, una mezcla intencionada de siglos para este final de década.
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20 de octubre de 2010Par Michel Gaubert dans SHOW INSIDER. (Dernière mise à jour : 30 de agosto de 2012)
ORCHESTRA
BY MICHEL GAUBERTJARDIN D'EDEN - THOMAS ROUSSEL
It all started with a wisecrack made by Karl Lagerfeld in the Chanel Studio in July this year.
While we were talking about the October fashion show, a French-style garden setting in the Grand Palais and Last Year at Marienbad as inspiration for the collection, Karl was wondering what we should do for music. He was quick to come up with the idea of a philarmonic orchestra.
It was quite an idea since we had to get an orchestra of 80 musicians to play bang in the centre of the Grand Palais, a magical location by all standards whose accoustics are not its best feature.
Thomas Roussel, a young conductor with great ideas, was to be the man for the job; a man of talent who is always a pleasure to work with. During our discussions, we came up with the idea of making a soundtrack that was to be our version of Last Year at Marienbad, as the original score, composed by Francis Seyrig, would have been slightly nerve-racking to present the collection.
We therefore decided to do interpretations of rather well-known pop culture tracks, hinting at the audience without revealing too much from the first keys. We focused on two tracks by Bjork, ‘Isobel’ and ‘Bachelorette’, as they already are like mini-symphonies of their own with elaborate string arrangements that we mixed with a cult theme from John Barry and Thomas' exclusive composition ‘Jardin d'Eden’ before closing with the sweeping violin crescendos of ‘Bittersweet Symphony’ a track made famous by The Verve when in fact they borrowed it from the Rolling Stones when it was called ‘The Last Time’.
For two months, we swapped sounds back and forth. Thomas wrote his score on his computer, a bit like a pattern maker making his toile, waiting for final approval prior to transcribe the score for each group of instruments.
In total there were to be eight rehearsals to practice the score and adapt it to the fashion show. The first rehearsal was the trickiest because it was held in an outside venue and the musicians from the Lamoureux orchestra discovered for the first time the melodies and arpeggios they will have to fine tune within the next 48 hours. The violins screeched somewhat and the tempo was slightly off. In the beginning it is always like that and Thomas had the situation under control while I was the only one concerned with the sound being offbeat.
The night before the show, the Grand Palais was amazing with the gardens looking like they had always belonged there. Upon Karl's arrival we gave the 'go' to the conductor and the models started walking the gravel alleys in their everyday clothes, their attitude enhanced by the surroundings and the soundtrack that now sounds perfect. It is the most priviledged moment in the process of the making of a show, when all the pieces from the different players come together making Karl's vision a reality. Everything feels fresh and fragile, making the ephemeral desirable forever.
On D-Day, the orchestra walks up to, looking impeccable in their custom made Chanel cardigans, both taken and reserved by the idea of playing more than their part in this unusual production. 5-4-3-2-1 Go!
Time stands still, we hold our breath, we have to do it and do it well, it is a live performance and there is no room for error.
The models dressed in silver tweeds and feathers much loved by Mademoiselle appear from each side of the grand staircase, becoming the protagonists of ‘Next Year at Marienbad’.Two months of work, nineteen-minutes of show but our emotions will remain engraved in our memories forever.
Thomas Roussel composed ‘Jardin d’Eden’, exclusively for the web broadcast of the fashion show.
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9 de agosto de 2010Par Michel Gaubert dans COLLECTOR. (Dernière mise à jour : 30 de agosto de 2012)
SUMMER ALBUM PLAYLIST
BY MICHEL GAUBERTKELE: THE BOXER
WALLS: WALLS
After eight years as the lead singer of British indie rock band Bloc Party, Kele is packing a hard punch on dance floors where Eurodance is considered taboo. The album is a flawless collaboration with XXXChange and will win over the most reluctant of combat sports fans.
(KOMPAKT)
Sunny and psychedelic, far removed from the popular charts and beyond reproach, the Walls' eponymous album transports the listener to the pulsing heart of summer raves, or beneath a starry summer sky.SLEIGH BELLS: TREATS
(MOM + POPS RECORDS)
The Brooklyn duo has released an album with adrenaline-charged sound and no artificial sweeteners. Capable of blowing away the front of the house (or the first rows of fashion shows!), this “wall of sound” is twice as good live.THE ROLLING STONES: EXILE ON MAINSTREET REISSUE (BOX SET)
(ROLLING STONES RECORDS)
If only for So Divine (Aladdin Story) and the DVD that tells the story of how the album took shape at the Villa Nellcôte. Its decadent look and sound make you wish you could have been there with Mick, Keith, Anita and the rest of the crew.LCD SOUNDSYSTEM: THIS IS HAPPENING
(DFA RECORDS)
James Murphy’s unparalleled talent as a songwriter and producer is confirmed with this album. Dance Yourself Clean features acerbic musings that are full of meaning and characteristic of Murphy's dry humor. To be played over and over on your iPod.THE BLACK KEYS: BROTHERS
(NONESUCH)
A modern take on 1970s rock ‘n’ roll with an album cover inspired by the Stax Records label, the Black Keys’ new album transports us to their home state of Ohio.THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS: FURTHER
(ASTRALWERKS)
Their chemical formula is unique: it’s noisy and effective and, with its horse neighing infused with throbbing beats, Horsepower is no exception. Nor is Escape to Velocity, which builds up to gigantic heights of euphoria. For an even more super-charged experience, each song features its own music video.VARIOUS: DISCO DEVIANCE
(WHITE LABEL)
Get your dancing shoes ready and dance like no one is watching to disco samples in sublime simplicity. For those who like to lose themselves to the beat, in platforms or stilettos, Psycho Killer is perfect for a stylish night of disco fever.BEST OF BANGERS R MASHED VOL 2
(BROWN LABEL)
With music by Janis Joplin, Michael Jackson and the Beatles, the London Sound System serves up blends of pure dub reggae joy for one amazing mash-up whose sound is unpretentious yet delightfully full-throttle.JANELLE MONAE: THE ARCHANDROID
(THE WONDALAND ARTS SOCIETY)
A new voice in the world of soul, Janelle Monáe has entered the music scene with plenty of personality and ambition, reflected in songs such as Tightrope featuring Outkast’s Big Boi.
With a look reminiscent of Earth, Wind and Fire’s signature style, she breaks away from the mold set by fellow American soul sisters, who rely on their stylists for success.BECK RECORD CLUB
Beck’s Record Club gathers different musicians with the goal of recording an album in a day. Keep up to date by watching and listening every week on your iPad. Currently featuring music by Inxs, Velvet Underground, St. Vincent, Feist and Devendra.MOUNT KIMBIE: CROOKS AND LOVERS
The nineties are back and what better ambassador for the decade than Mount Kimbie? With their much anticipated debut album, Crooks & Lovers, the band invites us into the world of post-dubstep and electronic fusion soundscaping. The sound is reminiscent of Bristol-born Tricky, Massive Attack and Brixton dub, the XX love it. An abstract soundtrack for summer 2010.DIRTY PROJECTORS AND BJÖRK: MOUNT WITTENBERG ORCA
These two artists have come together for an unlikely vocal collaboration at the “summit” of Mount Wittenberg. Björk and Brooklyn’s Dirty Projectors have created multi-part harmonies that interpret the voices of whales seen off of the California coast. Björk sings the part of the mom whale for a surprising, provocative sound. -
9 de julio de 2010Par Michel Gaubert (Dernière mise à jour : 30 de agosto de 2012)
FALL-WINTER 2010/11 HAUTE COUTURE
SHOW TRACKLIST BY MICHEL GAUBERT1. Timothy Andres "Antennae"
Shy and Mighty, Nonesuch Records, 20102. Lou Reed and John Cale "Small Town"
Songs For Drella, Sire/Warner Records, 19903. Chilly Gonzales "Never Stop (Piano-Pella)"
Phantasy Sound Limited, 20104. Gonzales "Knight Moves"
Ivory Tower, Arts & Crafts, 2010 -
7 de julio de 2010Par Michel Gaubert (Dernière mise à jour : 11 de septiembre de 2012)
TIMOTHY ANDRES / SHY AND MIGHTY
BY MICHEL GAUBERTAt the age of 24, Timothy Andres, whose influences include John Adams, Philip Glass and Brahms, has written ten movements for two pianos. These are elemental musical scores from a composer who uses piano keys as if they were on an electronic keyboard.
Astonishing compositions such as "Antennae" and "How Can I Live in Your World of Ideas" have moved American critics to observe that this new music cannot be intimidating when it is played with such delicacy and zest, or even that his compositions demonstrate that his musical education closely incorporates such elements from his environment as graphic art, technology, photography and cooking.
Timothy Andres has just released his first album "Shy and Mighty", under the prestigious Nonesuch label and he has been commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic to compose a work of chamber music, which will be conducted by John Adams.
1 - Antennae (Album Version)
2 - How Can I Live In Your World Of Ideas (Album Version)Nonesuch Records 2010
