Friday, February 1, 2008

Grace Jones - 'La Vie en Rose'

A knock-out disco version of 'La Vie en Rose' by Grace Jones - originally from Edith Piaf and by way of Marlene Dietrich.

What's totally FAB about this clip, apart from the music, is the accompanying surreal and artistic feast. Full of references from fine and pop art and fun ideas pillaged from glossy fashion magazines.



A perfect fusion of music and visual. Enhanced by Grace making visible the pulse of the music in the undulations of her body.

A few years back, Grace Jones performed at the Mardi Gras Dance Party here in Sydney - I remember dancing with a cute boy as she did 'La Vie en Rose' at midnight and the sprinkler system went off - due to the heat of ALL the cute boys around?! One of those great moments.
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12 comments:

  1. AlexanderFebruary 2, 2008 at 5:34 AM

    Grace Jones: timeless, ageless.

    SO many great memories associated with Grace's music. I heard last year that she was bringing out a new album, but haven't heard anything more about it.

    Grace, we need you!

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  2. nickwallacesmithFebruary 2, 2008 at 6:04 AM

    hey alexander. i haven't heard anything about the new album - interesting to see what new direction she might take. thanks for the update.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2008 at 6:10 AM

    Thanks for sharing this video...that has always been one of the alltime great songs and grace Jones version makes it even better!

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  4. nickwallacesmithFebruary 2, 2008 at 6:14 AM

    yep anon, a really great version of a great song - couldn't be better!

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  5. GregFebruary 2, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    Grace Jones has a style that, as far as I can tell, has no equal. That was a very soothing song version.

    Still remember her song "Demolition Man" and getting a kick out of it!

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  6. nickwallacesmithFebruary 2, 2008 at 5:06 PM

    i reckon almost the perfect music video. and a great stage performer - she seems even better reacting to an audience. where some performers are best in the studio. helps looking a billion dollars!

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  7. SickoRickoFebruary 11, 2008 at 6:41 AM

    Fabulous! There's never been another like Grace. Thanks for making me feel young again.

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  8. nickwallacesmithFebruary 11, 2008 at 7:01 AM

    hey, you ARE young rick (like me) - it's Grace who got old!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2008 at 9:45 PM

    Thanks so much for reminding me of one of my favorite Diva's I use to dance to at the after hours bar"The Anvil" in NYC...those were the days and Grace was a huge part of it


    cheers...
    Tony(nyc)

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  10. nickwallacesmithFebruary 23, 2008 at 9:56 PM

    hey tony, good to hear of your grace/anvil days - for me, the clip reminded of a gay and lesbian mardi gras dance where grace performed - she popped out of a cake (as you would) and was much more raunchy live than i would ever have imagined - she just just it out there. take care.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2008 at 10:04 PM

    I also forgot to add the incredible Keith Harring painted dress she wears ..I think it's in the longer version..you see a bit of it in this version


    cheers...

    Tony(nyc)

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  12. nickwallacesmithFebruary 23, 2008 at 10:13 PM

    hey tony, i looked around all the versions of 'la vie en rose' and i think this one's the best, as a video clip - what's your opinion?

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