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Pied De Poule: Indiscretion (GRRR)

Merging jazz, tango, waltz, blues, chanson, and contemporary vocal experimentation, Michèle Buirette (accordion), Geneviève Cabannes (double bass), and Dominique Fonfrède (voice) craft an inventive and modern soundscape, combining traditional melodies with experimental techniques in an album that is melodic yet unpredictable, exploring themes with a blend of humor, depth, and originality.
 

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Personnel:



Genevieve Cabannes-double bass

Dominique Fonfrede-voice

Michele Buirette-accordion


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Label: GRRR
Catalog ID: GRRR 2013
Squidco Product Code: 35599

Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 1989
Country: France
Packaging: Jewel Case
Recorded at Maison du Temps Libre, Torcy, France, in November, 1988, by Daniel Deshays and Anne Bouchicot.

Descriptions, Reviews, &c.

"The first album of this feminine trio : jazz, tango, valse, blues, chanson populaire meet Racine, Duras, Marot, Vargas Llosa..."-GRRR The trio of Michèle Buirette (accordion, vocals), Geneviève Cabannes (double bass, vocals), and Dominique Fonfrède (vocals) creates a deeply engaging and original musical experience, blending jazz, tango, waltz, blues, and chanson with contemporary influences and literary inspirations from Racine, Duras, Marot, and Vargas Llosa. Their debut album is a vibrant and inventive work that juxtaposes traditional melodies with experimental techniques, creating music that is both warm and melodic yet sophisticated and unpredictable. With a keen focus on improvisation, folk traditions, and modern vocal experimentation, the trio artfully combines their deep musical roots and personal influences to craft a unique sound. Their interplay is marked by intelligence, humor, and originality, exploring themes of relationships and emotions with a mix of seriousness and playful eccentricity.



"A united and coherent trio, a permanent game with and on the instruments, an explosive and successful mixture of deep musical roots which they assume with great intelligence, a musical and textual originality: such are some of the main components of the Buirette-Cabannes-Fonfrede-Trio."-Jazz Magazine

"But this three French females will suddenly get eerie on you-droning bass and whispered vocals that draw your eyes nervously around he room. ... The exellent lyrics, some by the likes of French author Maguerite Duras, often explore a woman's feelings about relationships, and their delivery walks a thin line between serious and demented, with occasional bursts of outright laughter."-Scott Lewis, Option


Artist Biographies

Geneviève Cabannes is a French double bass player, known for the groups Castafiore Bazooka, Lô, Pied De Poule, and Arbeitsgruppe CANAILLE.

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Dominique Fonfrède is a French vocalist and composer known for her innovative contributions to contemporary music and performance art. She gained prominence as a member of the trio Pied de Poule, alongside Michèle Buirette and Geneviève Cabannes, releasing the album Indiscrétion in 1989. Fonfrède has collaborated with various artists and ensembles, including Un Drame Musical Instantané, contributing to works such as L'hallali (1987), Sous les mers (1988), and Qui vive? (1989). In addition to her musical endeavors, Fonfrède has explored theatrical performance. She authored and performed the monologue Beaux Jours Après la Pluie, inspired by Samuel Beckett's character Winnie from Happy Days. Her discography includes collaborations with Claude Fonfrède and Becker, producing albums such as Sorcières, monstres, citrouilles and Ma journée à moi, which blend musical and literary elements. Fonfrède's work is characterized by a fusion of musical genres and a commitment to avant-garde performance, contributing significantly to the French contemporary music scene.

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"Michele Buirette is a French accordionist, singer, and composer known for her contributions to French chanson and world music. She has collaborated with various artists and has been involved in theater productions, providing musical accompaniment and compositions."-Squidco 3/26/2025

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Track Listing:



1. La Valse Rieuse 5:50

2. Richi 6:49

3. Le Recital 7:52

4. Hermione 15:07

5. Ginette 6:13

6. Desarroi 5:57

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