GAINSBOURG, Serge - Melody Nelson (reissue) - Vinyl (7" limited to 200 copies)
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Free delivery on many items. Same-day despatch, no-question returns. Authorised dealers - full technical support. Online since 1997. Shop categories Information Serge GAINSBOURG Melody Nelson (reissue) (7" limited to 200 copies) unknown label US
Cat: MN 406RE. Rel: 30 Nov 20
Funk/Rare Groove
Side 1. Melody Nelson (unreleased instrumental edit)Side 2. Cargo Culte (unreleased instrumental edit)
This rather tidy, limited-edition "45" offers up two previously unheard instrumental edits of stone cold classics from the bulging back catalogue of Chanson hero and sleazy but chic singer Serge Gainsbourg. Side A boasts a superb revision of "Melody Nelson", a sweeping, string-drenched affair underpinned by sweaty drumming that arguably benefits from the removal of Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin's vocals. Over on side B you'll find an equally evocative version of Beck favourite "Cargo Culte". Stripped of the original lead vocals, the track sounds like a lo-fi art-rock instrumental smothered in ghostly choral vocals and creepy, foreboding musical flourishes. Top stuff!
