: Nous (1979) () 1: Gloria () 2: Le Coeur Grenadine () 3: Song for Guy () 4: Honesty () 5: Nous (Donna, Donna, mia) () 6: Monday, Tuesday ? Laissez-moi danser () 7: After the Love Has Gone () 8: Toujours là () 9: Ships () 10: The Logical Song () : Message D?Amour (1979) () 11: In the Season Kisetsu no naka de () 12: Dream Flower (Fly on all the way) Muso bana () 13: Sentiment Kokoro moyo () 14: Lonely Corner Yume sarishi machi kado () 15: Strawberry Report Ichigo hakusho o moichido () 16: Every Child Has a Beautiful Name () 17: Monkey Magic () 18: California Shower () 19: Midnight Train Yogisha () 20: Proof of the Man theme from the film () : BONUS TRACKS from Blue Raindrop (1979) () 21: Mizuiro No Ame (Blue Raindrop) () 22: Tasogare My Love ()
Number of discs:
1
Description:
The Vocalion release "Nous / Message d'Amour" (SACD+CD) brings together two classic easy-listening albums by the celebrated French orchestra leader and arranger Paul Mauriat in an audiophile hybrid edition. The SACD layer offers high-resolution multichannel and stereo mixes, while the standard CD layer ensures compatibility with any conventional CD player. Typical of Mauriat's work, the music blends lush string arrangements, elegant melodies and a warm, romantic atmosphere that suits both attentive listening and relaxed background enjoyment. The program focuses on lyrical, song-like themes and sophisticated orchestral colors, ideal for fans of orchestral pop, light jazz shadings and cinematic mood music.
Paul Mauriat (1925-2006) was one of the most influential figures in orchestral pop and easy listening, known worldwide for his refined arrangements and his ability to turn contemporary songs into rich, instrumental miniatures. Over several decades he built an international career, touring extensively and releasing a long series of albums that found a devoted audience far beyond France. His work is characterized by a distinctive string sound, finely balanced rhythms and a strong sense of melody, which made his orchestra a staple in living rooms and on radio playlists around the globe.
Vocalion is a specialist label with a strong focus on high-quality reissues and carefully curated catalog titles, often presenting classic recordings in state-of-the-art SACD editions. The label is known for its attention to sound restoration and mastering, offering collectors and audiophiles the opportunity to experience important albums with renewed clarity and dynamic range. With releases like "Nous / Message d'Amour", Vocalion underlines its commitment to preserving sophisticated orchestral and easy-listening music in formats that do justice to the original studio artistry.
