Négatif

by Benjamin Biolay

Négatif cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 22 April 2003
  • Label: Virgin Music France
  • Country: France
  • Length: 1:35:56
  • Community rating: 3.7/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A sprawling double album that heavily incorporates string arrangements and cinematic sensibilities into contemporary French music. Biolay draws noticeable inspiration from Serge Gainsbourg, delivering hushed, spoken-word vocals over lush, meticulously crafted orchestral pop backdrops. The record cemented his reputation as a leading figure in the revival and modernization of the chanson tradition.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, french, orchestral, confessional, literate

Tracklist

  1. Billy Bob A Raison (3:15)
  2. La Pénombre Des Pays-Bas (5:07)
  3. Hors La Vie (3:33)
  4. Nuits Blanches (3:56)
  5. Chaise À Tokyo (3:37)
  6. Je Ne T'ai Pas Aimé (4:07)
  7. Little Darlin' (5:28)
  8. Des Lendemains Qui Chantent (4:05)
  9. Chère Inconnue (3:16)
  10. Glory Hole (5:59)
  11. La Vanité (3:15)
  12. Négative Folk Song (5:42)
  13. Boîte À Musique (5:42)
  14. Négatif (5:02)
  15. Exsangue (4:14)
  16. La Dérive Des Continents (3:23)
  17. Dernier Souper Au Château (2:34)
  18. Les Insulaires (3:35)
  19. Chambre 7 (4:28)
  20. Holland Spring (4:20)
  21. Bain De Sang (3:04)
  22. Billy Bob A Toujours Raison (3:15)
  23. (silence)
  24. L'autocar Planche (3:08)

Credits

  • M/M (Paris) - sleeve [pochette]
  • Eric Sauviat - dobro, guitar
  • Nicolas Fiszman - guitar, guitar, dobro
  • Théodore Bundy - bass
  • Keren Ann Zeidel - composed by
  • Denis Benarrosh - drums, drums, percussion
  • Christophe Morin - strings
  • Florent Bremond - strings
  • Benjamin Biolay - Primary Artist, Guitar, Keyboards, Horns, Piano, Programmed By, Recorded By, Bass, Harmonica, Electric Piano [Würlitzer]
  • Chiara Mastroianni - Choir, Featuring [Avec]
  • Erwin Autrique - Recorded By, Mixed By, Programmed By, Edited By
  • Bruno Dejarnac - Recorded By, Edited By
  • Ghislaine Benabdallah - Strings
  • Karen Brunon - Strings
  • Laurent Vernerey - Double Bass, Bass
  • Mickaël Rangeard - Mixed By, Recorded By, Edited By
  • Reyn Ouwehand - Bass, Keyboards, Programmed By, Drums
  • David Maurin - Percussion [Rimshot], Drums
  • Coralie Clément - Choir
  • Iva Frühlingová - Choir
  • Michel Amsellem - Keyboards, Celesta, Piano, Organ, Clavinet
  • Yannic Fonderie - Programmed By, Keyboards, Recorded By
  • Aaron Kowalcksik - Edited By
  • DJ Wax - Programmed By
  • Floriane Bonanni - Strings
  • Sébastien Levy - Strings
  • Elvire Shabon - Bassoon
  • Luc Loubry - Bassoon
  • Jean-Michel Charlier - Clarinet
  • Julien Beneteau - Clarinet
  • Denis-Pierre Gustin - Flute
  • Laurence Dubar - Flute
  • Ivo Hadermann - French Horn
  • Katrien Vintioen - French Horn
  • Bram Nolf - Oboe
  • Martine Buyens - Oboe, English Horn
  • Christophe Briquet - Strings
  • Elsa Benabdallah - Strings
  • Frédéric Kret - Strings
  • Mathilde Sternat - Strings
  • Jérôme Poulouin - Recorded By, Mixed By
  • Bertrand Cervera - Strings
  • Catherine Bourgeat - Strings
  • Emmanuelle Barth - Strings
  • Eric Sillière - Strings
  • Nina Chaverness - Strings
  • Jo Stevens - Featuring [Avec]
  • Edmund Kemper - Mixed By
  • Jeff Ginouvès - Recorded By

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