Serge Gainsbourg- Histoire De Melody Nelson (Side A)

Описание: Serge Gainsbourg
Histoire De Melody Nelson (Side A)
1970, 1971


A1 Melody 0:00
A2 Ballade De Melody Nelson 7:25
A3 Valse De Melody 9:26
A4 Ah! Melody 10:58



Released in 1971, Histoire de Melody Nelson is widely considered Serge Gainsbourg's magnum opus and one of the most influential French-language albums in music history.
Its importance stems from several groundbreaking elements:
Pioneering "Orchestral Funk": The album features a unique blend of Jean-Claude Vannier’s lush, cinematic string arrangements and a heavy, "dusty" rhythm section. This specific sound—pairing aggressive basslines with sweeping orchestras—became a blueprint for future genres like trip-hop.
Narrative Concept & Style: It is a 28-minute concept album following a fictional, illicit romance between a middle-aged narrator and a teenage girl named Melody Nelson (portrayed by Jane Birkin). Gainsbourg utilizes a "Sprechgesang" (spoken-word) vocal style that emphasizes intimacy and atmosphere over traditional singing.
Massive Influence on Modern Artists: Countless artists have cited it as a major inspiration or sampled it directly:
Beck: Heavily utilized the album's main theme for his song "Paper Tiger" on Sea Change.
Portishead: Based their entire production style on the album's mix of heavy drums and orchestration.
Air & Daft Punk: The "French Touch" electronic movement drew heavily from its "sleazy-but-suave" aesthetic.
Hip-Hop: Artists like De La Soul have sampled tracks like "Ah! Melody".
Cultural Legacy: Although it was a commercial failure upon its initial release, selling only 15,000 copies, its reputation grew exponentially over the following decades. It is now a staple in critical lists of the greatest albums of all time, maintaining a 96/100 score on Metacritic.









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