Artist Lounge: April March
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April March sings this 1964 France Gall hit (written by Serge Gainsbourg) in both English and French on her 1995 album, Paris in April, also on her Chick Habit EP and single. It also appears on the soundtrack of 2 movies, most notably as the credits roll Quentin Tarentino's Death Proof, where both versions (French & English) play back-to-back. I like the Tarentino flick, but it's a long build-up to an intense car-chase and the song(s) adds a much neede... MORE
I'm sure this song is all over the place considering its placement in "Death Proof," but words can't quite express how exciting it was to hear this song at the end of a film that ended on such a high note. That movie had an amazing ending and Chick Habit is one of my all time favorite songs. Combine the two and you get a perfect music moment.
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I know that it didn't make a dime at the box office, and reviews were mixed to say the least, but "Grindhouse" seemed to be tailor-made to my tastes, and this is probably the cause of the aforementioned problems.
Among the things I loved was this awesome admonition courtesy of April March--Hang up that chick habit, daddy.... MORE
I'm supposed to be listening to Esthero this week, but I can't stop playing this song:
A friend took time out from doing things that are good for America to send me a link to this video. A couple days prior we had conversed about the Death Proof soundtrack while giving back-rubs to the homeless at a local church. There is just something about good deeds and good conversation that is so, well, so magical.
Maybe the residual elation is responsible for my un... MORE
This one from April March has a great swinging 60s feel to it and she somehow avoids crushing some miniature trains. If you listen closely you will hear most of the Headcoatees (including Holly Golightly) singing backup.
April March - Mignonette... MORE
April March - Mignonette... MORE
some days, i'm not in a mood to listen to a specific playlist - genre - or album. so, i put itunes on random (by track), and just wait for something to hit me.
today it was april march. her album 'paris in april' is perfect for my mid morning emailing, following up on projects, and gearing up for another hot and sunny afternoon.... MORE












