A Fan Blog for the feature film, Gainsbourg (vie héroïque), about the music and life of French singer, songwriter, actor, and icon, Serge Gainsbourg. Now playing in France and coming soon to theaters around the world.
I'll have to admit, other than Gainsbourg (vie héroïque) earning nearly $8M at the box office in less than 3 weeks, in addition to the film's opening last week in Belgium, there isn't much "breaking news" to report about the film. So for today, enjoy the video below of a touching tribute to Serge Gainsbourg from a group of elementary school students in France and feel free to let the tears flow (found via new friend of the blog, Melanie Mendelewitsch).
On est venu te dire qu'on t'aime bien
Lyrics:
On est venus te dire, qu'on t'aime bien
Et tes provocations n'y changent rien
On se fout des excès, côté Jardin
Nous c'est les mélodies, qu'on aime bien.
My friend Hanco (who drew the cover of my Gainsnord-compilation) has an interesting theory about this clip. He says that Serge is crying because he realises what parody he has become - reduced to shades, a cigarette and a glass of whiskey. Not long after this show (a sort of This is your life) Gainsbourg died, in his sleep, alone. Sort of fits (although I heard later that it's more likely he's on the verge of tears because the segment before this one was about his mom, who'd recently died)
It's a very touching tribute, but sad at the same time to see that parody play out. reminded me of this Tori Amos video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS9f_XQqVi0
Nice!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm flattered:)))
Hi Melny! Really happy to discover your blog and this video! Cheers :D -A
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ReplyDeleteMy friend Hanco (who drew the cover of my Gainsnord-compilation) has an interesting theory about this clip. He says that Serge is crying because he realises what parody he has become - reduced to shades, a cigarette and a glass of whiskey. Not long after this show (a sort of This is your life) Gainsbourg died, in his sleep, alone. Sort of fits (although I heard later that it's more likely he's on the verge of tears because the segment before this one was about his mom, who'd recently died)
ReplyDeleteIt's a very touching tribute, but sad at the same time to see that parody play out. reminded me of this Tori Amos video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS9f_XQqVi0
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