(Electronic / Synth-pop / Disco) Minitel Rose – Дискография: 3 релиза + ремиксография (2008-2010), MP3 (tracks), 192-320 kbps

The French electro trio Minitel Rose is back in the game. Two years after their critically acclaimed first mini-album, "The French Machine" (Futur, 2008), Raphael, Romain and Quentin have teamed up with K7! Records for their sophomore release "Atlantique". We decided it was time to talk with these three Frenchmen about the release and how good Nantes really is.
Hello Minitel Rose, you’re back, and you’re back with great news. You’re here with your debut album “Atlantique”. Feels good we suppose?
Of course, it still seems unreal for us to realize a child's dream. I mean we are doing music, travelling around the world to play it, how can't that feel good?
You released “Atlantique” on the French market back in May on Futur and now it’s time for the rest of the world to get their hands on your debut album when Futur and German label K7! are working together on the international release. What are your expectations with the release worldwide?
"The French Machine", our first release had a little international visibility. With this one and the help of K7! we are really hoping that we could be touring in those countries where Minitel Rose never played before, such as USA or Australia.
Our expectations for “Atlantique” went high when we first heard and posted the instrumental version of “Snake Girl” back in March. We weren’t disappointed when we heard the rest of “Atlantique” for the first time, so to speak. It’s a great album, are you satisfied with the general impression of “Atlantique” yourselves?
It's really hard to get an objective point of view on our music, I mean we put all our energy and our feeling into it. For us "Atlantique" is a real step after "The French Machine". We decided to do it only by ourself, we recorded it, performed all the instruments, mixed it, finalized the artworks, so the album it's exactly as we wanted to do it. We choose each songs to be unique in its style and now we put the same attention on their live interpretation.
If you then should compare this release with the release of the mini-album “The French Machine” from 2008. What do you think is the biggest difference between them?
"The French Machine" was a kind of two first years best of Minitel Rose. With "Atlantique" we were only the three of us, working in a big house in front of the sea during one month. Even if we get some ideas before to get there, we composed, recorded and mixed the whole album during this period. There were two years between these two records, during this time we were always thinking about how we wanted that album to sound.
It's definitely more pop but with a far better sound, we used synths we like such as Moog Voyager or DX7. Raphael found his own vocal style he was looking for, a mix between sexy intention and powerful new wave chorus.
We’ve heard that the first rough outlines for “Atlantique” were made while you were on the road?
This is not really exactly. It was what our French partners told to be more sexy but the truth is that when we are on tour it's hard for us to be focused on other things than the live shows, plus we like too much party, to do other things after a show. But we were always speaking about what we wanted to do, that is true. And we started some songs between two gigs in our home studio. We really wanted to be the three of us in front of our synths, we've always done like that.
You guys are originally from Nantes, that’s close to the Atlantic Ocean. Is it therefore the album got the name “Atlantique”?
"Atlantique" is a part of us. To be honest we started to work on this album in Paris, in a traditional studio with a professional engineer, but it wasn't us. I mean we didn't recognize ourself in the way to do music, it was the way for us to figure out that the place we are at when we compose have a real influence on our music. So we decided to rent a house with our own keyboards and stuffs, in a place we perfectly know and love. The place where we met each other 10 years ago: the Atlantic Ocean. The ocean was always there in our life and it's a kind of family member. And we like the idea to be on the other side of the US, which is a dream for us.
Nantes were said to be “the most liveable city in Europe” according to Time Magazine back in 2004. Do you agree with them?
How can it not be, this city is at human size, you can easily know the good people, the good places. There is no coolest contest, all is really natural. It's only 30 minutes from the sea. Architecture is wonderful... and we got the Muscadet (a French white wine).
You’re a part of the amazing Valerie Collective with acts like Anoraak, Russ Chimes and The Outrunners. Do you think that being a part of Valerie has helped you forward in your career?
It has helped us to get an international focus for sure. The blog is really famous, and the Valerie party organized all around the world get a real impact. Valerie is for us the best on the 80's revival sound. Each member get his own way in different sounds and regarding career choice this is why the collective is so interesting.
The members of Valerie work together a lot, you remix The Outrunners, Maethelvin remixes you, College and you collaborate. How well do the members of Valerie know each other?
First it was College who created the blog in parallel with his musical project. His friends from the childhood, Maethelvin and The Outrunners were starting their project in the same musical direction. They were the first members of the team, four years ago now. College saw us at our first gig in Nantes, he liked it and after a few beers we were part of the crew. It was the same for Anoraak. The last member was Russ Chimes (the only who didn't live in Nantes). We are friends first, and we share same influences such as 80's blockbuster, synth gods (Vangelis, Moroder, Tangerine Dream), and we all share the same graphist (The Zonders).
And speaking of remixes, back in the days you made a couple of special remixes of Pink Floyd and The Kinks. How was it to remix classic old songs like these ones?
It was a kind of game for us to remix songs that are untouchables. It was our first step into the remix thing, we had no limit and that's why it works I guess. It's always fun to play these songs in a DJ set.
You’ve been playing live and DJing at some of the best clubs and festivals around the world. On live gigs you are four performers instead of three and you use no computers or tapes. Is the feeling more genuine when doing so?
To find the best way to do our live set was a long journey. We tried a lot of things, from one computer and two mics to how we got it now. As a spectator we like rock performances, this is what we wanted to do, put all our energy in our instruments. So we decided to use only instruments, play live (no computers) and to be joined by a drummer. The songs are not exactly as on the CD but we don't care, cause they got their own life on stage.
Tracasseur wants to thank you guys for the interview and we wish you all success with the worldwide release of “Atlantique”. Salut!
Salut!

Minitel Rose – это трио, принадлежащее к одной из самых популярных французских тусовок Valerie, куда также входят The Outrunners, College, Maethelvin, Anoraak, Russ Chimes и другие. Все они играют музыку, написанную под влиянием 80-х. Участники группы, Quentin, Raphael и Romain, назвали свой коллектив в честь французского гибрида компьютера и телефона, который, по их словам, предшествовал интернету в 80-х. Розовый Minitel – символ поп-культуры, технологии и любви. В мае 2008 вышел дебютный альбом группы «The French Machine». Помимо записи собственных композиций, Minitel Rose прославились своими миксами. В июне 2010 года Minitel Rose выпустили второй полноценный альбом под названием «Atlantique», который впервые представят Киеве.
Как возникло название Minitel Rose?
Мы придумали название прежде чем сделать этот проект. Мы искали смешное имя, которое бы напоминало наши детские годы. Minitel Rose - это такой секси-чат который был очень популярен во Франции в 80 - 90 х годах. Это французский брат интернета, который существовал только в пределах Франции и нам эта идея очень понравилась.
Откуда появилось желание играть и писать именно такую музыку?
Мы знаем друг друга вот уже 10 лет. И мы всегда писали музыку вместе. И у нас появилось желание создать настоящую группу. И также появилось желание писать музыку для танцев и веселья. Что - нибудь более "близкое к народу" нежели ту андеграундную музыку которую мы писали раньше.
Что влияет на ваши музыкальные вкусы?
В течении года мы скупили много винила. Наши музыкальные вкусы очень широки. Мы любим практически любую музыку, кроме регги конечно. Для наших музыкальных интересов не существует границ. Наша жизнь, фильмы которые мы смотрим, ландшафт который мы видим перед собой - все это влияет на нас и нашу музыку.
Расскажите что такое сайт Valerie Collective. Его историю, цель, планы на будущее и почему он сейчас такой популярный?
Valerie Collective коллектив создал парень по имени Колледж. Сначала это было просто блог, со временем появилось и целое сообщество людей ценящих и любящих 80 - 90 года. А так как мы все жители Нанта (Франция), то Valerie стал для нас нечто большим. Семьей. Не всем людям это до конца понятно. Попробуйте проникнуться духом этого сообщества, этой музыки.
Расскажите как создавался альбом Atlantique? Что вас вдохновляло, как долго вы его создавали?
Atlantique очень личный альбом. Мы начали его писать в одной парижской студии с продюсером, но в итоге поняли что что бы получить то что мы хотим мы должны сделать все сами. Точно также как мы и работали всегда - у нас свой лейбл (FVTVR.), мы делаем большинство художественной работы, мы пишем записываем и миксуем сами потому что никто не знает лучше нас что должно получиться в итоге. Когда мы вместе втроем мы всегда понимаем как должен звучать трек, это круто! Мы хотели создать альбом похожий на нас самих. Мы писали его в большом доме в нашем родном городе и перед нами был зимний океан.
Какие основные различия между вашими двумя альбомами, на ваш взгляд.
French Machine, как нам кажется был собранием всего лучшего что было в группе за первые два года ее существования. Там нету единства между песнями. В Atlantique наоборот - даже те песни которые были написаны раньше мы подогнали так что бы весь альбом звучал на одном дыхании.
А теперь немного личных вопросов, если вы конечно не против. Ваши любимые напитки?
Днем любим пить колу и пиво. Ночью - водку и виски!
Самая крутая вечеринка на которой вы когда либо были или играли ?
Наверное в Москве. В одну ночь мы посетили три необычнейших места.
Ваши любимые марки одежды, где вы вообще одеваетесь?
Мы любим винтажные вещи, ну и халявка, подарки тоже окей.
Как вы проводите свое свободное время, есть хобби?
Мы любим видео игры (заново открываем для себя POX на для макинтоша), любим смотреть фильмы, развивать наш музыкальный проект, у нас свой лейбл, которым надо управлять, ну и просто проводим много времени вместе.
Источник
Автор Александр Полещук

Minitel Rose - The French Machine
Label: Futur
Catalog#: FTR00
Format: CD, Album
Country: FR
Released: 28 May 2008
Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/release/1356648
Lenght: 00:27:26
1. Elevator (4:09)
2. Business Woman (3:36)
3. Be With You (3:10)
4. Magic Powder (3:16)
5. Continue (3:44)
6. When I Was Punk (4:37)
7. Better Days (Part.II) (4:55)

#777Minitel Rose - Atlantique
Label: Futur
Catalog#: FTR07
Format: CD, Album
Country: FR
Released: 7 Jun 2010
Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/release/2330186
Lenght: 00:47:53
1. Ocean's Call (3:23)
2. Wild Birds (3:01)
3. She's Lost (3:23)
4. Hundred Years (3:14)
5. Heart Of Stone (4:14)
6. Captain (3:23)
7. Home (2:37)
8. So You (3:09)
9. Under The Rain (3:53)
10. Too Late (3:39)
11. Movie Of Your Life (4:06)
12. Stay (3:48)
13. Snake Girl (5:43)

#777Minitel Rose - Continue EP
Label: Futur
Catalog#: FTR04
Format: CD, Album
Country: FR
Released: 25 Nov 2009
Discogs: -
Lenght: 00:34:22
01. Continue (Original Version) (3:44)
02. Continue (Russ Chimes Remix) (6:31)
03. Continue (Anoraak Lovecoast Remix) (5:28)
04. Continue (Maethelvin Remix) (4:34)
05. Continue (Pierre De La Touche La Baule Remix) (5:43)
06. Continue (Filip From Darabi Encowe Encowe Remix) (4:29)
07. Rhum For Pauline - Continue (3:54)

Lenght: 01:03:15
1. Prince - I Would Die 4 U
2. Minitel Rose - Continue (Maethelvin remix)
3. Minitel Rose - Continue (Anoraak remix)
4. Minitel Rose - Continue (Russ Chimes remix)
5. Cut Copy - So Haunted (Knightlife remix)
6. Passion Pit - The Reeling (Calvin Harris remix)
7. Rogues - Not So Pretty (Feed Me remix)
8. Shining Symbol - I Want U
9. Empire Of The Sun - We Are The People (Shazam remix)
10. Cicada - Falling Rockets (Moulinex remix)
11. Kelis - Bossy (Alan Braxe & Fred Falke remix)
12. Friendly Fires - Skeleton Boy (Grum remix)
13. The Neon Judgement - Miss Brown (Lifelike remix)
14. Walter Meego - Forever (Van She Tech remix)
15. Queen - In The Death Cell (Love Theme Reprise)
16. Rolling Stones - Paint it Black
17. The Presets - Talk Like That (Miami Horror Remix)
18. Poney Poney - Cross the Fader
19. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Date With The Night
20. Midnight Juggernauts - Into The Galaxy
21. The Beach Boys - I Get Around
22. Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart

Lenght: 01:01:43
1. PIERRE DE LA TOUCHE - SONG OF THE SIRENS
2. TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB - SOMETHING GOOD CAN WORK (THE TWELVES REMIX)
3. AZARI & III - RECKLESS WITH YOUR LOVE
4. VAN SHE - SEXUAL CITY (VEMIXED)
5. MIMO - RUNNING OUT (FENECH SOLER REMIX)
6. ELECRA 80 - ROCK THIS TOWN (LIFELIKE REMIX)
7. CRYSTAL WATERS - GYPSY WOMAN (RUSS CHIMES REMIX)
8. BEYONCE - BROKEN - HEARTED GIRL (ALAN BRAXE DUB)
9. JAMAICA - I THINK I LIKE YOU 2 (BREAKBOT REMIX)
10. M.I.A - BORN FREE
11. DAFT PUNK - ROBOT ROCK
12. BEASTIE BOYS - FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT
13. BASEMENT JAXX - WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT
14. MINITEL ROSE - HEART OF STONE
15. MOULINEX - LOVER IN ME
16. PRINCE - LET'S GO CRAZY