Caravane [Enhanced][Import]

Raphaël

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 21, 2005)
• Original Release Date: October 4, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, 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.com Sales Rank: #49,470 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Caravane

2. Ne Partons Pas Fâchés

3. C'est Bon Aujourd'hui

4. Chanson Pour Patrick Dewaere

5. Et dans 150 Ans

6. Petits Bateaux

7. Route de Nuit

8. Schengen

9. Peut-Être A-T-Il Rêvé?

10. Ballade du Pauvre

11. Funambule

12. [CD-Rom Track]

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

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

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, August 4, 2005

By	A music fan - See all my reviews

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

By	Vic Beretton - See all my reviews

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Je pense à toi depuis mille ans....., July 30, 2006

By	idali - See all my reviews

Oh mon Dieu!! quel beau! what can i say about raphael....well i love his music and just everything about him. It was just last month when i visited France that i heard his music. Schengen!! oh my God the French love this song it was on the radio like every ten minutes!! and of course you can't help loving this song, nor the artist. His music and the lyrics are so beautiful and full of life; whenever i hear his music it reminds me of France et je vis encore!! I just love Raphael what else can i say. Je lui aime, il est le mieux et duh le plus beau!!