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‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division

  ‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division In ‘The Journey,’ a sonic mosaic unfolds that—permeated by neon-soaked synth pads and a melody that feels like memory—is less a song than a spiritual compass. The time that relentlessly pursues us, according to ‘Time keeps chasing us every day’, is not portrayed as an enemy, but as a constant touchstone that we face with our heads held high: ‘ We won't let the rain wash us away’ . Photography, here metaphorically as a key to the past, opens doors to moments that seem long gone but live on within us. The chorus – a kind of collective mantra – describes not just a journey, but an intertwining of stories that support each other. The garden in which hopes take root becomes a symbol of what must be nurtured in order to flourish. And when ‘ our songs have lost a note or two ’, it is not a flaw, but proof of lived depth. A song that is not meant to be heard, but to be lived through – like a familiar glance at an old photo album by candlelight. b...
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Jazzy Soul Meets Modern Flair in The Frenchy Captains' Latest Release 'Oriental Angel (live)'

'Oriental Angel (live)' by The Frenchy Captains

‘Oriental Angel,’ from the upcoming album “Out Of Nowhere,” is the name of the Frenchy Captains’ latest release, a song about the soulful exploration of love and its resilience. The musicians Simon Carrière has gathered around him prove once again what brilliant performers they are, showcasing what it means to perform live on stage. 
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Although the song itself has been around for a few years, it is presented in a version that doesn't simply offer lyrics and instrumental as a magic formula but adds depth to the arrangement of the instrumentation, so that compassion and understanding reach a new level through the notes. ‘Oriental Angel’ (Live) is one of those songs that still has something new in its musical quiver, even after the 50th run-through. The Frenchy Captains know how to bring emotions to a sonic level that may be reminiscent of bygone days of songwriting, but at the same time has the freshness and energy to defy the modern present. 
Pure music is their elixir, their pulse, palpable in every note. ‘Oriental Angel’ is jazzy soul with a wink towards pop that knows exactly where to dose and where to let go. A wonderful listening experience of a special kind from The Frenchy Captains!



The band: 

Simon Carriere: acoustic guitar, lead vocals 
Youenn Audran: bass
Anthony Fresneau: drums
Valentin Boissier: percussions, background vocals
Olivier Bridot: flugelhorn
Sophie Chrisment: video violin 
Natacha Bacc: audio violin 
Feryel Balagna: background vocals


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