Der groÃ?e französische Orchesterleiter Paul Mauriat (1925-2006) veröffentlichte über 100 Alben mit eigenen Kompositionen und Arrangements in seinem leichten Orchester-Sound. Eine groÃ?e und treue Fangemeinde hatte er in Asien, besonders in Japan, aber auch in Südkorea und Taiwan. â??You Donâ??t Know Meâ?? (1990) enthält Songs taiwanesischer Komponisten. Angus Tung, von dem der Titelsong stammt, ist auch als Sänger zu hören. â??Windyâ?? von 1986 ist eine klassischer Mauriat-Mix mit eigenen Stücken und damals aktuellen Hits von Elton John, Stevie Wonder oder Lionel Richie. - .. KNOW ME
"Windy/You Don't Know Me" (SACD+CD) by Paul Mauriat and released by Vocalion presents two classic albums from the golden era of easy listening in an audiophile configuration. This hybrid set brings together Mauriat's lush orchestral interpretations, characterised by silky strings, gentle brass and elegantly arranged rhythms, in a way that highlights both the melodic charm of popular tunes and the finesse of studio craftsmanship. The SACD layer offers high-resolution, multi-channel and/or stereo sound (depending on player capability), while the standard CD layer guarantees compatibility with all conventional CD players, making this edition ideal both for audiophile listeners and for everyday enjoyment. The repertoire centres around melodically strong, song-oriented material - from romantic ballads to light, rhythmically accented tracks - all refined by Mauriat's signature orchestral colour palette. Listeners who appreciate classic easy listening, light orchestral pop and sophisticated background music for relaxed evenings will find in this set a richly textured sound world that invites repeated listening. The careful mastering enhances transparency, dynamic nuance and spatial imaging, so that individual sections of the orchestra can be experienced with unusual clarity.
Paul Mauriat was one of the most successful orchestral bandleaders of the 20th century in the field of easy listening and instrumental pop. Internationally, he became widely known through his instrumental hit "Love Is Blue (L'Amour est bleu)", which topped the US charts in the late 1960s and established him as a leading figure of orchestral pop. Over the years he released numerous albums featuring instrumental interpretations of contemporary hits and evergreen melodies, which enjoyed sustained popularity in Europe, Asia and beyond. His recordings are valued for their characteristic string sound, catchy arrangements and the ability to translate well-known melodies into a distinctive orchestral language. This SACD+CD reissue underlines his ongoing significance for lovers of refined, melodious instrumental music.
Vocalion is a specialist label with a strong focus on high-quality reissues and niche repertoire, often in audiophile formats such as SACD. The company has earned a reputation among collectors and sound enthusiasts for careful remastering from the best available sources and for preserving important catalogues from the worlds of easy listening, light jazz, film and library music. With releases that often pair two albums on one disc and supplement them with extensive discographical information, Vocalion offers both musical value and archival depth. The label's editions are known for their attention to sonic detail and for presenting classic recordings in the best possible quality for contemporary listeners.
