Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle

Brigitte Fontaine needs no introduction. An inspiring figure in French music since the 1960s, she has long been revered by a wide array of musicians—from Stereolab to Sonic Youth, Beck, and Jarvis Cocker. Originally released in 1968 on Pierre Barouh’s cult Saravah label, Brigitte Fontaine Est Folle shattered conventions. Fusing Fontaine’s lyrical brilliance - tackling themes like death, social revolt, and female desire - with Vannier’s lush, funky arrangements, the pair created a work that was ahead of its time. The album has been newly remastered from the original tapes, recently rediscovered in the Saravah vaults by Benjamin Barouh, and is now reissued in a deluxe 2-LP edition featuring a wealth of bonus material. The first LP presents the original album in stunning clarity, restoring every nuance of Fontaine’s cutting-edge songs alongside Vannier’s lush orchestrations. The second LP offers a selection of rare and previously unreleased recordings, including demos - recently unearthed by Benjamin Barouh – instrumentals showcasing Vannier’s skills, and a groundbreaking 1969 live rendition of “Il Pleut” recorded for France Inter/ORTF.