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It is a measure of the extraordinary esteem in which she is held that Charlotte Gainsbourg, one of the brightest stars of modern French cinema, should make an album in partnership with such luminaries as Jarvis Cocker, the French duo Air, The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon and celebrated English producer Nigel Godrich. She is currently working on her third studio album. It has also been confirmed that Beck is working on the upcoming album
The album, called ‘5:55’, represents a return to the studio for an artist who made her recording debut at the age of 13. Indeed, that first album came around the same time Charlotte made her film debut. Perhaps such burgeoning talents were always deeply embedded in her DNA – she is the daughter of legendary French poet and singer Serge Gainsbourg and the English actress Jane Birkin, herself one of France’s most cherished celebrities.
Charlotte’s debut album, simply called ‘Charlotte Forever’, was a collection of songs written by her father. Lavishly received in France, the album hinted at the possibility of a long recording career. Instead, however, it was the cinema that gripped Charlotte’s attention.
She made her movie debut with ‘Parole et Musique’, the first of some 30 or so films that have established her awesome reputation as one of the most beguiling screen actresses of her generation, feted by directors across Europe. At the age of 15, for instance, Charlotte won a Cesar, the French equivalent of an Oscar and an accolade she was to win again the following decade.
The album, called ‘5:55’, represents a return to the studio for an artist who made her recording debut at the age of 13. Indeed, that first album came around the same time Charlotte made her film debut. Perhaps such burgeoning talents were always deeply embedded in her DNA – she is the daughter of legendary French poet and singer Serge Gainsbourg and the English actress Jane Birkin, herself one of France’s most cherished celebrities.
Charlotte’s debut album, simply called ‘Charlotte Forever’, was a collection of songs written by her father. Lavishly received in France, the album hinted at the possibility of a long recording career. Instead, however, it was the cinema that gripped Charlotte’s attention.
She made her movie debut with ‘Parole et Musique’, the first of some 30 or so films that have established her awesome reputation as one of the most beguiling screen actresses of her generation, feted by directors across Europe. At the age of 15, for instance, Charlotte won a Cesar, the French equivalent of an Oscar and an accolade she was to win again the following decade.
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Parisblues wrote:
Charlotte http://www.last.fm/music/Charlotte+Gainsbourg/_/Morning+Song
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poupougne7 wrote:
Thom yorke, Gotan Project ,Nouvelle Vague, Cocosuma, Darkel, Charlotte Gainsbourg, The Notwist, et beaucoup d'autres sur le blog de la musique Electro-Pépère : http://electro-pepere.over-blog.com/
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AndresAnkh wrote:
We want a new album soon! We want a NEW ALBUM! (2)
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Ardynaika wrote:
Support Charlotte Gainsbourg and join The French Rock Artist League
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outre21 wrote:
Multitalented n multifaceted Charlotte Gainsbourg!
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outre21 wrote:
We want a new album soon! We want a NEW ALBUM!
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Lostaddict wrote:
Antichrist is a fantastic film. lady_sati, looking at your comment, I doubt you watched it... Gainsbourg was fantastic in it, as was Willem Dafoe.
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theisbj wrote:
LOL @ lady_sati. Ignorant little girl. Anyways, her performance in Antichrist is the most amazing performance I've ever seen from any actress. Mindblowing...
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ban_ana_ wrote:
i have ultimate respect for her coz it takes a lot of guts to work with von trier and be condemned by all the short-sighted "feminists". omg, i'm a misogynist too, oh nooo!
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omgesteban wrote:
lady_sati. thats a dumb reason.
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Vanguardic wrote:
lady_sati - go to a fem bar or sth.
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lady_sati wrote:
I have no respect for her, no self-respecting woman would go to work for von trier
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Beat_C wrote:
oh, a new album would indeed be nice. and congrats on the palme d'or!
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maximoulis wrote:
Charlotte was awarded in Cannes for her Lars Von Trier film :) and she is currently working on her new album with Beck and some others. its due to be released real soon maybe in September or even before
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misael_misael wrote:
she's working on it, with BECK!
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AndresAnkh wrote:
I want a new album!!! <3
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m-salami wrote:
Little monster :)
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ChrisGallagher1 wrote:
i love jamais
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milama wrote:
just wonderful. can't get enough of her voice.
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A l’affiche du Film I’m Not There
10 Dec 2007 | from blog.myspace.com/charlottegainsbourg
Charlotte est actuellement à l'affiche du film "I'm Not There" sur Bob Dylan réalisé par Todd Haynes.
Elle reprend également la chanson "Just Like A Woman" sur la BOF en compagnie des musici. …
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11 Sep 2007 | from blog.myspace.com/charlottegainsbourg
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