The Sssound of Mmmusic [Import]

• Artist: Bertrand Burgalat
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• Release Date: September 18, 2001
• Genre: Rock

Review

Bertrand Burgalat's name and voice may sound familiar to fans of fellow French artist Air. Not only did he sing on a remix of "Sexy Boy," he toured with the band as its bassist. Burgalat's romantic pop shares much of the same palette as Air, drawing from '60s movie soundtracks, space age French pop, and exotica. But, unlike many other lounge revivalists, Burgalat's debut relies on organic instrumentation rather than electronics. And with his lengthy experience as a producer, The SSSound of MMMusic projects a pure, vintage feel. In addition to Burgalat's occasional crooning, guest vocalist Joanne Colan lends her sensual voice on "Sunshine Yellow," one of three bonus tracks on the U.S. release. Elsewhere, he finds time to explore drum'n'bass, bossa nova, and classical arrangements. If Burgalat spent as much time on his own music as he does on producing other artists, there's no telling what he'd come up with. [The Holland release cuts "Biscarrose" from the original album and changes the track order] ~ Kenyon Hopkin, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Pas Perdus	Bertrand Burgalat	Bertrand Burgalat	(:43)
Tsom	Bertrand Burgalat	Bertrand Burgalat	(2:57)
OK Skorpios	Bertrand Burgalat, Bertrand Burgalat	Bertrand Burgalat	(4:08)
Aux Cyclades Électronique	Bertrand Burgalat	Bertrand Burgalat	(3:35)
Ma Rencontre	Bertrand Burgalat	Bertrand Burgalat	(5:38)
Île de Béton	Bertrand Burgalat	Bertrand Burgalat	(5:37)
Attention Amiante	Bertrand Burgalat	Bertrand Burgalat	(4:14)
Chaque Jour	Eggstone	Bertrand Burgalat	(2:50)
(Come Potre) Scordare	Bertrand Burgalat	Bertrand Burgalat	(3:03)
14h	Bertrand Burgalat	Bertrand Burgalat	(:36)
Nonza	Bertrand Burgalat	Bertrand Burgalat	(4:30)
Sunshine Yellow	Bertrand Burgalat	Bertrand Burgalat	(5:53)
Gris Métal	Bertrand Burgalat	Bertrand Burgalat	(3:38)
Des Yeux Roses	Bertrand Burgalat	Bertrand Burgalat	(1:29)
L' Observatoire	Bertrand Burgalat	Bertrand Burgalat	(3:23)
Le Pays Imaginaire	Bertrand Burgalat	Bertrand Burgalat	(2:30)
Coeur Inapaisé	Bertrand Burgalat	Bertrand Burgalat	(3:59)

Credits

Patrik Bartosch (Guitar), Bertrand Burgalat (Arranger), Bertrand Burgalat (Main Performer), Per Sunding (Bass), Gabriela Robin (Mixing Assistant), April March (Vocals), Valentine Carnelian (Producer), Hervé Dutournier (Mastering)