While the first volume of this fine collection focused on legendary obscurities from the '50s, '60s and '70s French groove scenes, this set concentrates on the unheard. Here are 17 tracks from the archives of French radio, television, and film, all of them backings for some action on a screen or a commercial for selling cars or soap or condoms. Interestingly but not surprisingly, some of this music was made by some of the scene's best-known composers trying to make a little extra cash. Writers and arrangers whose works are included here are Roger Roger, Michel Gonet, Pierre Dutour, Francis Rolland, Eddie Warner, Teddy Lasry, Claude Denjean, and many others. All of the tracks concentrate on exaggerated representations of soul, funk, groove, Afro-Cuban, etc., with a keen application of sound effects. Check out Roger Roger's "Rugbymen," for example. Here is nothing but deep tom toms and other percussion instruments loaded over with echo effects. "No Man's Fool," by Pierre Dutour, contains a Latin samba rhythm sidled up to a bluesy rock guitar riff and a punchy, funky flute solo that work up to frenzied horn and guitar crescendos while staying firmly in the pocket. This is one for the dancefloor for sure, and also for the ambience at any party or chilling session after a long hard day. This isn't just space-age bachelor pad music; this is moon-age daydream music. ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide
Pierre Dutour (Performer), Bernard Estardy (Performer), Teddy Lasry (Performer), Philippe Sarde (Performer), Abrax (Performer), Claude Denjean (Performer), Filippo Carone (Mastering), Patrick Abrial (Performer), Eddie Warner (Performer), Janko Nilovic (Performer)
