{"product_id":"fou-chapelier-ensemb7e","title":"Fou, Chapelier - Ensemb7e","description":"Since his debut with the track, \"Darling Darling Darling\"—which was immediately noticed by both the media and electronic music enthusiasts— Louis Warynski has spent the last decade and eight albums evolving a musical world that is uniquely his own. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nMuch like the universe of Lewis Carroll, Chapelier Fou’s music is multifaceted: simple yet complex, serious yet lighthearted, classical yet modern. While Louis Warynski’s work is rooted in classical foundations, it is constantly disrupted by subtle arrangements and electronic rhythms, steering the tracks far beyond conventional boundaries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nChapelier Fou embodies the playful spirit characteristic of French composers like Erik Satie, François de Roubaix, and Robert Cohen-Solal— fearlessly blending pop formats with *musique concrète*—while also possessing a remarkable ability to treat the trivial with seriousness, and vice versa. Equally at home on screen and on stage, his music bears the hallmark of brilliant composers: it is seemingly accessible yet adaptable to any format. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nConsequently, Chapelier Fou has performed in various configurations: as a solo act juggling violin, guitar, keyboards, and pedals; in trios and quartets; and even in an orchestral setting with the Orchestre National de Metz. Given that his work is often described as \"electronic chamber music,\" it was only a matter of time before Chapelier Fou presented a version of his music devoid of any electronic or amplified elements. That moment has now arrived with *Ensemb7e*, a performance staged at L’Arsenal in Metz and broadcast by Arte Concert. Chapelier Fou \u003ci\u003eEnsemb7e \u003c\/i\u003ehas won over a wide audience as well as the venue programmers who have been booking the septet since June 2021. \"Ensemb7e\" refers to a septet featuring primarily acoustic instruments: violin, viola, cello, piano, clarinet, and drums accompany the multi- instrumentalist composer. It is hard, truth be told, to resist such musical enthusiasm! The magic is instantaneous; reimagining these pop-sized gems adds a dimension to Chapelier Fou’s work that is both touching and fully realized. The versions are even dreamier—sometimes more playful— while the richness of the classical instrumentation and the musicians' evident joy in performing breathe new life into the tracks that have so captivated us. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nUpon hearing the \u003ci\u003eEnsemb7e \u003c\/i\u003econcerts, it became clear to us that this was more than just a show to record—it was a genuine album waiting to be shared. It is a studio album that nonetheless captures the energy and vitality of a live performance, crafted with the care and generosity of Thomas Poli (who has collaborated with Dominique A, Yann Tiersen, and many others)","brand":"Ici D'Ailleurs","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":51614033641750,"sku":"RMX-71899","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":51614033707286,"sku":"RMX-71900","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7750\/2998\/files\/6a621fd8ad76fe775dded2ce_4ecd38ec-34c7-4a53-bf50-f14beabc1f3e.jpg?v=1785160046","url":"https:\/\/resident-music-uk.myshopify.com\/products\/fou-chapelier-ensemb7e","provider":"Resident Music UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}