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Private Parlour (Bossa Vibes)

by Ryan DeHues

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1.
Intro 00:27
2.
The Actress 03:34
The Actress (Dehues/Jutel) The silver screen will never find another fem so cool, refined Leading ladies, they can’t bring to mind the curve of her smile, the stars in her eyes With eyes of blue, a touch of green, the largest eyes I’ve ever seen Lovely, made-up, fascinating me She’s so unreal, she’s a mystery Like a dream she must fade away But in my heart, she’s here to stay She has a voice you can’t mistake, and when she sings your heart will ache Liquid velvet whispering in your ear, softly raspy, charmingly sincere Like a dream she must fade away But in my heart, she’s here to stay Francoise, Anna, Catherine, Brigitte Anna, Jane, ???, Catherine, Brigitte Francoise, Anna, Catherine, Brigitte ????????, ?????, ?????, ……. Jane Like a dream she must fade away But in my heart, she’s here to stay Like a dream she’s so faraway But from my heart she’ll never stray ?????????????? Yes, in my heart she’s here to stay ??????????????? Yes, from my heart she’ll never stray ??????????????? Yes, in my heart she’s here to stay
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A Little Bit of Englishness (Hamel/Jutel) A Little Bit of Englishness We’re driving through the countryside So nice to have you by my side Soon we’ll be reaching London Town Piccadilly or Camden Town A little bit of Englishness A little bit of happiness A cup of tea with fish and chips On TV snooker championship The later we’ll go have a beer Some local pub with you, my dear A little bit of foolishness A little bit of Englishness Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Take in a play by Oscar Wilde On foggy days we’ll keep indoors Should I stay at my flat or yours? A little bit of laziness A little bit of Englishness
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Amazonas 03:37
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Maybe It’s You (Dehues/Hamel/Bouyer) Weeks have come between both you and me Lately my phone never does ring With loving text or a sweet smile Is it your fault or is it mine? My heart’s been out of tune Still maybe it’s you Weeks have come and gone and still no sign My heart’s not letting up this time I need to call it’s almost fall Please that your lips will soon meet mine Is this what I once knew? Or maybe it’s you Soon you will agree That you and me and life and love were meant to be Yes, we’re meant to be, yes Say you’ll come along and stay with me forever Summer, winter, springtime, most of all, fall I am waiting here, I want your arms Hurry, come soon, I crave your charms A side street, designer sheets? Cotton or silk, Dear? It’s my treat, a place where dreams come true Yes, I’m sure it’s you Soon you will agree That you and me and life and love were meant to be Yes, we’re meant to be, yes Say you’ll come along and stay with me forever Summer, winter, springtime, most of all, fall
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All These Things (DeHues/Jutel) All These Things Another Day You’re Faraway I sit and wait I contemplate All that is real All that’s surreal A glass of wine Will bide my time Right a few words Buy cigarettes Look at the clouds They help forget And then that song The Face I Love A summer breeze The sun above And all these things You’ll have to be Until you come Come back to me The sound of spring Night out with friends This melody To fill my head A favorite film Our garden gate A photograph I meditate On all the things You’ll have to be Until you come Come back to me Yes, all these things You’ll have to be Until you come This melody You’ll have to be
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Outro 01:08

about

Ryan DeHues, who won a national crooner competition organised by Pat Boone as a teenager, loves his US classics of course, but he is also fascinated by Europe. A great record collector, he admits to a predilection for European indie pop labels.
After several albums in the vocal jazz style, a few years ago he contacted the French pop duo Double Françoise, telling them of his keen appreciation of their style, his love for bossa nova, and his desire to work with them. By email, by messenger, a transatlantic friendship was born, resulting in two trips by Ryan from Michigan to France, to live, design, and record with them the songs that would make up this incredible album.

Comprising 7 originals and 3 covers, the album's lush, quirky production blends bossa nova, jazz, pop, electro, lounge and chanson styles. The themes of the lyrics are often, of course, love and fascination.

Most of the tracks were recorded in France in the studio of Maxence Jutel (composer and producer of Double Françoise). Some of the tracks were recorded in Los Angeles by producer Dave Siebels, under Ryan's supervision. Among other things, Maxence did the electronic parts. Several jazz musicians were involved, including Berlin-based drummer/percussionist Gabriel Hahn (New York Voices) and L.A. bassist Hussain Jiffry (Sergio Mendes, Herb Alpert). Maxence edited, mixed and mastered the whole.

The instruments' timbres are rich, varied, organic, reminiscent of the 60s, 70s, 80s (Fender Rhodes, acoustic guitar, percussion, brass, etc.), and sometimes an electro touch adds a more contemporary twist.
As for the voices' timbres, you have Ryan's of course, masculine, deep and soft at the same time, a sublime crooner who also knows how not to overdo it, and then the subtle female voices of Lisa, the other half of Double Françoise, and of Manuela, Ryan's childhood friend. The girl-boy duets are sensual, light and full of charm.

The result of a real encounter, 'Private Parlour' is a musically lush album, full of grace, joy, beauty, warmth and melancholy. You won't hear anything like it anywhere else, it is truly unique.

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Le chanteur américain, qui fut lauréat à l'adolescence d'un concours national de crooner organisé par Pat Boone, aime ses classiques US évidemment, mais il est aussi fasciné par l'Europe. Grand collectionneur de disques, il avoue une prédilection pour les labels de pop indé européens.
Après plusieurs albums dans le style jazz vocal, il y a quelques années il contacte le duo pop français Double Françoise, leur disant sa vive appréciation de leur style, son amour lui aussi pour la bossa nova, et son envie de travailler avec eux. Par e-mail, par messagerie, une amitié transatlantique est née, donnant lieu à deux voyages de Ryan du Michigan jusqu'en France, pour vivre, concevoir, et enregistrer avec eux les chansons qui allaient composer cet album incroyable.

Composé de 7 originaux et de 3 reprises, cet album à la production luxuriante et quirky enchaîne et mixe les styles, bossa nova, jazz, pop, électro, lounge et chanson. Les thèmes abordés dans les paroles sont souvent, évidemment, l’amour et la fascination.

La majeure partie des morceaux ont été réalisés en France dans le studio de Maxence Jutel (compositeur et producteur de Double Françoise). Certaines pistes ont été enregistrées à Los Angeles par le producteur Dave Siebels, sous la houlette de Ryan. De son côté, Maxence a assuré, entre autres, les parties électroniques. Plusieurs musiciens de jazz sont intervenus, dont le batteur percussionniste berlinois Gabriel Hahn (New York Voices) et le bassiste de L.A. Hussain Jiffry (Sergio Mendes, Herb Alpert). Maxence a édité, mixé, puis masterisé l'ensemble.

Les timbres d’instruments sont riches, variés, organiques, réminiscents des années 60, 70, 80 (Fender Rhodes, guitare acoustique, percussions, cuivres, etc), et parfois une touche électro y ajoute un twist plus contemporain.
Quant aux timbres des voix, vous avez celle de Ryan évidemment, masculine, profonde et douce à la fois, sublime crooner qui sait aussi ne pas en faire trop, et puis les subtiles voix féminines de Lisa, l'autre moitié de Double Françoise, et de Manuela, l’amie d'enfance de Ryan. Les duos fille-garçon sont sensuels, légers, pleins de charme.

Fruit d’une vraie rencontre, « Private Parlour » est un album musicalement luxuriant, plein de grâce, de joie, de beauté, de chaleur et de mélancolie. Vous n’entendrez rien de tel ailleurs, il est véritablement unique.

credits

released June 9, 2023

Ryan DeHues - « Private Parlour » - 2023

Piano/organ/rhodes: Dave Siebels (3,4,6,9,10)
Keyboards/synths/programming/guitar/bass/drums : Maxence Jutel (all tracks)
Drums: Gabriel Hahn (3, 9)
Percussion: Kevin Winard (8)
Rhodes: Jean Bouyer (6)
Guitar: Christian Pivin (3,5), Grégoire Lecomte (8)
Bass: Hussain Jiffry (3,4,5)
Sax: Robert Kyle (3,8)
Vocals : Ryan DeHues, Elisabeth Jutel (2,3,6,7), Manuela Dalke (8)

Recorded by Maxence Jutel (Mauléon, France), Dave Siebels & Hussain Jiffry (Burbank & Reseda, CA). Saravah vocals were captured by Ian LeVine (Williamston, MI).
Produced by Maxence Jutel.

Cover photo : Stéphane Drouot - laei.org

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