I've been a "solo" artist for over twenty years now. A description that is both inexact and unfair to the musicians who've spent most of this time with me, and who have helped me shape my songs all through this period. None more so than Danny Manners, pianist, double-bassist and superlative arranger, to whom you can, and should pay a visit to.
Influences
Ravel, Poulenc, Fauré, Brian Wilson, Prefab Sprout, Bobby Fuller, Jacques Brel, The Kinks, XTC, Richard Thompson, The Zombies, Quarteto Em Cy, Jackie deShannon, Les Baxter, Bertrand Burgalat, Burt Bacharach, Edu Lobo, Sibelius, Duke Ellington, The Young Marble Giants and it goes on, and on, and on.
A potted biography could read like this: Louis Philippe - French musician and writer, born in Normandy, lived in Paris, Brussels and now London, which has been his residence since 1987. Loves his Burgundy wine, Arsenal FC, Francis Poulenc and the poetry of Philip Larkin. So-called 'cult artist' associated with él records in the late eighties, with a small but dedicated fan base; 17 albums released to this date, plus many collaborations with other artists (Valérie Lemercier, April March, Mathilde Santing, Cathal Coughlan, Cinnamon, The Clientele, La Buena Vida, Bertrand Burgalat, Sean O'Hagan, HaLo, Keiichi Suzuki, PJ Proby, Simon Fisher-Turner, Laila Amezian, etc); better known as a political essayist and football writer in his native country; lesser known for his knowledge of edible fungi. Trained as a philosophy teacher, first real job as a cook. Decent-ish chess player. Co-author of the 'Dictionnaire du Rock'. Very busy. Make that very very busy.
Other new releases (click on the pictures for more details):
Louis Philippe Live double-album. Listen to four of this album's songs here
Stuart Moxham with Louis Philippe, 'The Huddle House'. Listen to four of this album's songs here
Finally, you can also listen to many, many more Louis Philippe songs on the net here , thanks to virb.com, the connoisseur's alternative to MySpace.
À l'occasion de la sortie des DVDs cultes "Mondo Hollywood" et "The Commitee" aux éditions Châlet Films ce printemps, L'association Mondo Pop et le label Martyrs Of Pop sont heureux de vous proposer leur Marché "Pop Promo" de la Pentecôte:
Sponsorisé par Tim Bargeot www. timbargeot. fr!
Dimanche 11 Mai à la Mécanique Ondulatoire de 15hrs à 20hrs Entrée Libre
Avec la participation des stands de:
Martyrs Of Pop www.myspace. com/martyrsofpop Tricatel www. myspace. com/tricatelburgalat Luxophonic www.myspace. com/luxophonic Trogoldisc www.myspace. com/troglodisc Standard Magazine www. myspace. com/standardmag David Television et son stand Bouquiniste de la Rive Gauche Deadlicious et ses pâtisseries Rock'n'Roll www.myspace. com/filo_deadlicious La revue Impur www. impur. fr//actualite. html Le webmagazine Gonzaï www. gonzai. com
... et divers particuliers disques, fringues et bibelots!
Ainsi que des signatures de Pierre Mikaïlof (Cherchez le garçon chez Scali et Mona Cabriole chez La tengo) et Jean-Emmanuel Deluxe (Bubblegum & Sunshine pop aux Cahiers du rock & Dictionnaire du rock n' roll au cinéma chez Scali) !!!
À partir de 19hrs:
Concerts + soirée dansante au sous sol Participation: 5 euros
Jacuzi (Sunshine Pop Indie) www.myspace. com/nicbod Valentino & the Pim's (Burlesque EZ Pop) www.myspace. com/valentinoandthepims
... Suivi de la soirée dansante animée par les DJs organisateurs:
DJ Astro (Bubblegum/Soul & Garage-Jerk) DJ Number 9 (Funky Soundtrax & Hammond Groove) DJ JE Deluxe (Sunshin
Hi Louis, Hope you had a fantastic weekend! Just dropping in to thank you again for putting me in touch with cousin Dean!!! It's been so long!!! All the best! BB:)
Dear Louis, it is a beautiful morning here to which you are providing the inspired soundtrack! Just reached 'I Picked a Flower In Ispahan', truly a beautiful song, one of your finest! I hope this afternoon brings welcome results to our respective sides but fear a barren season for us both! Ours mostly self inflicted, I think you have officialdom to blame following this week's travesty! Best, T
Increasing velocity from avid admirer to listening to better informed friends advise to adopt you as a link to help steer me in the right direction. Enjoying the seasons so far. Thanks for the friendship Louis. Cheers, Gavin.
Isn't she just a wonderful singer!!!! I would be delighted if you could pass on my compliments! I think the badge is part of a campaign by a band called Pants Yell, who actually have an album called Alison Statton! There is a lovely video on their page of Alison thanking them for the tribute! I hope you are well and that you're lining up some shows (and a new album cos I'm feeling really greedy!!!!) Tony
Merci pour l'ajout, en guise de remerciement et aussi pour fêter l'arrivée du Printemps, nous envoyons à nos amis ce mandala aux fleurs papillon (à colorier). Tricatellement votre, Patrice & Alain.
