This remix of Es war (Optical Sound, 2009) was produced for a private concert at La GAM, Creil in 2023. As we publish it, we dedicate it to the memory of Thierry De Lavau, co-founder of V.i.S.A.
lyrics
It was cold dark and everything was quiet
The air was unreal, everything was unreal
I felt so strange, I felt so small
I felt so small, I felt so cold
There were no lights, there were no words
There were no voices, there were no people
Once upon a time in cold France
Once upon a time yes in dead France
There were no lights, there were no words
The air was unreal, everything was unreal
I felt so strange, I felt so small
I felt so cold, I was a cold stone
There were no words, there were no sentences
There were no sentences, there was no love
Once upon a time in cold France
Once upon a time yes in dead France
We entered a long night
We entered a cold night
credits
released February 28, 2024
Music & lyrics, Christophe Demarthe
Guitar arrangements, Nicolas Demarthe
Christophe Demarthe, vocals, programming, keyboards
Nicolas Demarthe, electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboards
Bruno Dupont, drums, keyboards
Recorded by Bruno Dupont at Studio du Bras d’Or, 2008
Remix by Cocoon, 2023-2024
Graphic design by ABM Studio, 2024
supported by 6 fans who also own “Es war einmal im kalten Frankreich (remix)”
It's uncanny just how good Actors is at emulating that Post-Punk synth sound from my younger days.
Each listen just gets better and better. I feel slightly ashamed for not having heard this album until a few short days ago. modestwriggles
Situationist coldwave from France that is deliciously icy, high-drama vampire vocals colliding with icy synth & guitar. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 7, 2021