A unique approach to French chanson

It's a recurring intergenerational dialogue.

"In my day, there were real singers. Listen to the rubbish on the radio today. The voices are doctored (well, the voices, we have to agree on the meaning of the term), the lyrics are unintelligible, perhaps even better, the music is delivered without any commitment, anything... "

"Mais non, maman, de ton temps, comme tu dis, la TSF (Transmission Sans Fil) diffuseait " J'ai la rate qui s'dilate " et de mon temps (ce que je ne dirai jamais), Clo-Clo agitait avec sa voix coincée sur son chef d'œuvre littéraire qu'est le " Nabout Twist . (If you don't know it, it's worth its weight in peanuts.)"

Well no, in my mother's 40s, it wasn't just Yves Montand or Charles Trenet, in the 60s of my early childhood, it wasn't just Brel, Ferrat or Ferré. And today, fortunately, we can listen to something other than pre-formatted vomit for rednecks or bitches.

And I'm thinking of Phanee de Pool, a true artist of today who is committed to music and lyrics.

This Swiss singer has made a name for herself with her lyrical songs, brilliantly combining humor, depth and sensitivity. Born in 1989 in Bienne, Phanee de Pool, real name Fanny Diercksen, began her musical career in 2017, leaving a career as a cop to our delight, and quickly gained popularity thanks to her poetic lyrics, charm and distinctive voice.

She is often praised for her unique approach to French chanson, blending elements of pop, folk and protest song. Her lyrics tackle social and personal themes, while being tinged with humor and wordplay. She has released several albums over the years, helping to establish her reputation as a talented and original artist. No, Phanee de Pool's music isn't something you listen to in the background while vacuuming, like so much other variety music. You stop what you're doing and listen. Listen carefully. Phanee Pool is a real personality, and one that you can discover on her new album: Algorythme.

Phanee de Pool: Algorythme. Arrangements and piano: Etienne Champollion; Conductor: Louis Théveniau; With the voices of Henri Dès and Paul Éluard. Escales Records