Caravane [Import]

Raphaël | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 21, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Capitol France
• ASIN: B0007RV9UQ
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #183,234 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Caravane

2. Ne Partons Pas Faches

3. C'est Bon Aujourd'Hui

4. Chanson Pour Patrick Dewaere

5. Et Dans 150 Ans

6. Les Petits Bateaux

7. La Route De Nuit

8. Schengen

9. Peut-Etre A-T-Il Reve?

10. La Ballade Du Pauvre

11. Funambule

Editorial Reviews

2006 Spain-only editon of "Caravane" by Raphael Haroche including 4 Spanish language tracks not available in the French release. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, April 14, 2006

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Marc Kircher "Marco" (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Caravane (Audio CD)

This is a beautiful album, both well-produced yet raw at the same time. I found this album a few weeks ago and it was the first I have heard of Raphael.

I don't understand any of the lyrics since I don't know French, yet the music, melodies, instrumentation locked me in either way.

I've been searching for translated lyrics for Caravane to no avail. If anyone has English translations of Caravane, please send them my way. My E-mail is: [e-mail]

If you like music with romantic style, grace, instrumentation, and melodies, you'll enjoy this album.

Marco

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, August 4, 2005

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A music fan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Caravane (Audio CD)

Raphael Haroche is relatively popular in his home country of France, and with good reason. His music is well thought out, and his lyrics are thought provoking and interesting. He is lamentably unknown in America, however. This is mostly due to the fact that his lyrics, a truly central focus of his music, are in French.

This is hands-down Raphael's best cd. My favorite songs are Caravane (the most popular song from the CD in France) and Shengen. This music reminds me greatly of Norwegian singer Sondre Lerche, who has garnered some popularity in the States.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ne partons pas fâchés..., November 21, 2006

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Vic Beretton - See all my reviews

This review is from: Caravane (Audio CD)

His voice and his words are a perfect mix of so many ingredients: both naive and sage, raw and gentle, compassionate and mocking, delivering heartbreak and betraying a broken heart. Returning from France this summer, I heard "Schengen" on the plane, and from the very first second I was hooked. It's a light, airy, Manu Chao-giddy tune that becomes addictive immediately. Having bought the album and giving it its first few spins, I was astounded by Raphael's range of styles. So many elements, so many inflections. When I heard "Chanson pour Patrick Dewaere," I thought, "wow, it's Jeff Buckley, only actually French!" Then there were moments that were positively Bowie-esque. Russian gypsy airs, appropriately accompanying "Caravane." The playful insouciance of "Ne partons pas faches," which resonates in the quieter, more thoughtful, yet equally optimistic "Et dans 150 ans" and "C'est bon aujourd'hui," and is transformed into introspective contemplation in "Les routes de nuit." An unselfconscious generosity of spirit and compassion permeates every song. Can't wait to hear more. *** UPDATE*** Hotel de l'univers is rougher, but equally fascinating.