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Released in 1988, FILIGRANE's album is a true gem. The lyrics, marked by great modernity, are adorned with music that is both flamboyant and romantic. A French production that honors the French pop of the 80s/90s and has nothing to envy of international productions. This version is a remastered edition that gives a new dimension to this album. Lyrics and music by Jacques BLECH Keyboard: Franck WISHAUDT Vocals: Jacques BLECH Guitar: Damy BOETSCH Drums: Philippe WURTHILIN Bass: Eric BIXEL With the exceptional participation of Jackie MARSALA on backing vocals Produced and directed by Freddy BRUA Recorded at Studio EBENE STRASBOURG Sound engineer Philippe BATILLIOT Mixing by Freddy BRUA Remastered version: HELIOPOLIS MUSIC 2020

Recorded in the late 90s, the album DIANE is an unreleased work by Raphaël Dajafée, discovered by chance in the author's archives. Before his career in the field of Radionics, 'the science of shape waves,' the author was primarily a highly talented musician who, under the name Freddy Brua, was the leader of the legendary French alternative rock band of the 80s, WAPASSOU. A tribute to Michèle Mercier.

This is a true gem for enthusiasts and collectors that we offer you. "GENUINE", the hybrid album by WAPASSOU. We are at the beginning of the 1980s, and the group, exhausted from concerts (over 300 in 7 years), feels a strong desire for renewal. After playing all these years as a trio, Freddy Brua, the leader of the group, dreams of performing with a drummer and a singer. It’s the disco era, and the group’s ambient and alternative music struggles to find a place in the musical landscape of the time. The group hires a singer, Christine Maillard. She charms the members of the group with her husky voice. She’s energetic. The group embarks on a new path, decides to produce "GENUINE", and goes to record in Germany. The session goes quite well, and after the recording is completed, the group starts looking for a record label. It’s in MUNICH that they receive a favorable response from UNITED ARTIST, which sends them to sign with its Paris office. The group's morale is high, and an international prestigious signature bodes well for revitalizing their career. Unfortunately, the joy will be short-lived as UNITED ARTIST FRANCE closes its music distribution, jeopardizing the future of the album. The STERNE label takes over, but for that, the group has to retrieve the master, which was already in engraving, using a ruse worthy of a spy movie. The record finally comes out, but STERNE doesn’t believe in it at all, and it’s a commercial failure, especially since the specialized press, which had always been more than kind to the group, lambasts the album and calls it a disaster. After a few more memorable concerts, the group parts ways with its singer and ends its career. In 1981, Freddy Brua opens the RBO studio, which later became Ebène in Strasbourg, and takes the opportunity to record what will be the ultimate and most accomplished album of WAPASSOU, "ORCHESTRA 2001", with the participation of the fantastic and talented SYLVIA B on vocals. An album that can be listened to and rediscovered on streaming sites like SPOTIFY and DEEZER (https://deezer.page.link/qQkLeeRxXihwvoPy). "GENUINE" is a strange album, and with this remastered version, one becomes aware of the group’s quality. The performance is remarkable, particularly that of Jacques Lichti and his lyrical flights on the violin. Christine Maillard's voice and her rock interpretation are quite contemporary. With "GENUINE", WAPASSOU was ahead of its time, and it is only right to give it a new life, especially after listening to the sublime "TORQUEMADA", a true anthology piece, the centerpiece of the album, played identically in the studio as on stage. After several listens, one eventually falls in love with this record. Hats off to the artists… we miss you!!! WAPASSOU - GENUINE Grand Piano and keyboard arrangement by Marc Dolsi Drums by Francis Mouss Gentel Guitar and Bass by Karin Nickerl Violin by Jacques Lichti Keyboards and organ by Freddy Brua Vocals by Christine Maillard Recorded in July 1980 at Möhrensound studio, Möhrendorf, Germany Remastered by Heliopolis Music in 2020 (from a vinyl record as the original master had disappeared).

Frenck Kiss. All compositions by Bruno and Pascal Masselon except Andalouse by Bruno and Pascal Masselon, Alain Nau and Thierry Eckert, Sublime intime by Bruno and Pascal Masselon and Bireli Lagrène. Produit et réalisé par Daniel Franck - Editions du Kardan 1992.

Exceptional reissue of the cult album of the initiatory Opera 'Le Mandarin,' recorded at Studio Ebène in Strasbourg and released at the end of 1989. This album was created with some of the best musicians from the Strasbourg pop-rock scene of the time. Among the performers, we will rediscover with pleasure Cécile Solin and Jackie Marsala, Wanda Leine in a duet with SUNSET singer Jean Michel Logeard, Patrick Genet, and Swiss singer Vincent Vallat. The beautiful lyrics and booklet were written by Patrick Petri, with musical compositions by Freddy Brua. The arrangements were crafted by the late and talented Jean Claude Camet and François Hoernel. Philippe Laiss is on bass and Francis Gentel on drums. Guitars are provided by Alain Lustic and Michel Jehlen. The sound production was handled by the legendary sound engineer from Studio Ebène, Philippe Batilliot, for a truly stunning sound for its time. An album that hasn't aged a bit, to be discovered or rediscovered in a remastered version. This reissue is made in homage to the author Patrick J. Petri (Idris Lahore), who recently passed away.

First international album of Masonic music for Masonic rituals and ceremonies. Edition 1991

Philippe Laiss, considered one of the best bassists in eastern France, composed the album *One Day* in 1999. A rare New Age work, full of color and softness. A must discover....

SUNSET produced and directed by Daniel Franck. Recorded and mixed by Philippe Batilliot and released in 1990. Published with the kind permission of Éditions du Kardan. Remastering - Heliopolis Music 2020.

Sylvia B is an iconic French singer with a powerful and generous voice. Comfortable in all registers, she notably provided all the vocals for the latest album (Orchestra 2001) of the alternative pop band WAPASSOU. Heliopolis Music is reissuing a remastered version of her best songs. A Heliopolis Music production directed by Raphaël Dajafée. ℗ 2021 Heliopolis Music

Delayed for three years due to the pandemic, the album Symphonia is finally set to be released on May 12, 2023. This carefully prepared album goes against the current musical trend. It is a powerful, lyrical, and spiritual work drawing from symphonic and alternative rock. Listen to the album preview now. It will be available from May 12 for streaming and download on all platforms, as well as on CD and vinyl. You can pre-order the album now by sending us an email and specifying CD or vinyl.

Produced by Daniel Franck - Recorded and released in 1989. Published with the kind permission of Editions du Kardan. Remastered by Heliopolis Music in 2020.

New 2022 edition Instrumental

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SALAMMBÔ (RESTORED VERSION)

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