About this item

Wewantsounds is delighted to present 'Comme à la Radio: On Air', a limited-edition 2-LP companion, limited to 2,000 copies worldwide to its expanded edition of Brigitte Fontaine’s landmark 1970 album 'Comme à la Radio'. Featuring previously unreleased live recordings made for the French ORTF radio between 1969 and 1971 with Areski Belkacem and a host of outstanding musicians, the set is complemented by a second LP of unissued studio recordings, including two instrumental versions of the title track and the complete 10-minute take of 'Leo'. Newly remastered from the original tapes, 'Comme à la Radio: On Air' offers an unique insight into the making of one of the most groundbreaking works in French music. The package also includes a 4-page bilingual booklet featuring an essay by Brigitte Fontaine biographer Benoît Mouchart and an introduction by Saravah's Benjamin Barouh.

TRACK LISTING

1. Comme À La Radio - La Fine Fleur de la Chanson Française 1971
2. Tanka II - Niok 1969 - La Fine Fleur de la Chanson Française 
3. Le Brouillard - Niok 1969 – La Fine Fleur de la Chanson Française
4. L'été L'été - Libre Parcours 1970 
5. Le Goudron - Libre Parcours 1970 
6. Le Noir C'est Mieux Choisi - Les Enfants Sont Tous Fous 1969 
7. Les Beaux Animaux - Les Enfants Sont Tous Fous 1969 
8. Ô Thèbes toi qui nourrit Sémélé - L'anti Fête 1969 
9. Comme À La Radio – Inst. Version 
10. Comme À La Radio – Alt. Inst Take 
11. Leo - Complete Take 
12. Tanka II - Alternate Mix