La Ritournelle

Sébastien Tellier

About La Ritournelle

"La Ritournelle" is a song by Sébastien Tellier from his 2004 album Politics. It was released as a single on September 26, 2005, and along with the original, this included remixes by Mr. Dan, Jim Noir and Jake Bullit. The track received much critical acclaim. On www.thebeatsurrender.co.uk, Kev writes: "Tellier has created one of the most beautiful, symphonic dance tracks you'll ever hear in your lives". The song features drumming by Tony Allen. In October 2011, NME placed "La Ritournelle" at number 110 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years".  


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2005
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Oh nothing's gonna change my love for you
I wanna spend my life with you
And we make love on the grass under the moon
No one can tell, damned if I do

Forever journeys on golden avenues
I drift in your eyes since I love you
I got that beat in my veins for only rule
Love is to share, mine is for you

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Sébastien Tellier

Sébastien Tellier (French: [tɛlje]; born November 30, 1974) is a French singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is currently signed to Record Makers, a French independent record label. He sings in English, French and Italian. more »

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Written by: SEBASTIEN TELLIER

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11 facts about this song

Performance & Composition
"La Ritournelle" is a song performed and composed by French artist Sébastien Tellier. It is one of his most recognized and critically acclaimed songs.
Song Release
The song was released in 2004 on Record Makers, three years after Tellier’s debut album, "L’incroyable vérité".
Genre
"La Ritournelle" blends different music genres including pop, electronic, and indie.
Song Components
The song is most recognized for its unique melody, featuring repeated piano arpeggios underlaid with a steady beat and violin overlays.
Collaborations
Great drummer Tony Allen, who previously worked with Fela Kuti, provided his skills for the recording of the song.
Song Meaning
The song title "La Ritournelle" translates to "the refrain" in English. A refrain in music is a line or lines that are repeated and the song does this melodically.
Music Video
The music video for "La Ritournelle" was directed by Ace Norton and features an unusual, almost surrealist narrative.
Remixes
The song has been remixed by various artists, including Richie Hawtin and Mr. Dan, and featured in different TV shows and films like "The Age of Adaline".
Critic Opinion
Over the years, several critics have described "La Ritournelle" as beautiful and timeless. It has been frequently praised for its emotion-inducing qualities.
Live Performances
When performing "La Ritournelle" live, Tellier often extends the song, making each performance a unique experience for the audience.
Album Placement
The song is a track on Tellier's second studio album "Politics".

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