Jazzy Soul Meets Modern Flair in The Frenchy Captains' Latest Release 'Oriental Angel (live)'

January 15, 2025

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!

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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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