Arthur H is Arthur Higelin's stage name. Higelin (born Paris, France, 27 Ma… Read Full Bio ↴Arthur H is Arthur Higelin's stage name. Higelin (born Paris, France, 27 March 1966), is a French pianist, songwriter and singer. He is the son of the French singer Jacques Higelin and Nicole Courtois. After traveling in the West Indies, he studied music in Boston before returning to Paris and developing his eclectic but highly personal musical style, drawing on such influences as Thelonious Monk, Serge Gainsbourg, the Sex Pistols, jazz, blues, Middle Eastern music and the tango. He is best known in France for his live performances - four of his albums were recorded live - and remains relatively little-known in the English-speaking world.
Arthur H first performed in 1988 in clubs in Paris, as leader of a trio with bassist Brad Scott and drummer Paul Jothy. His first album, Arthur H (1990), combined rhythmic experimentation and bal-musette elements with a vocal style which has been compared to Tom Waits. He toured widely around this time, particularly in France and Japan, adding a fourth band member, Jon Handelsman (saxophone), and produced a second album, Bachibouzouk (1992). In early 1993, he did a six week season at the Magic Mirrors, an antique circus big top, which was later put on as a touring show and recorded on the live album En chair et en os. In 1996, he released the album Trouble Fête, following which he performed a season at the Gymnase in Paris. The live album Fête Trouble (1997) included some tracks from these shows as well as others recorded on tour in Africa. He toured the USA and Canada in 1998.
In 2000, he wrote the soundtrack for Michel Couvelard’s film, Inséparables, before touring in Asia and Canada. His next album, Pour Madame X (2000), featured the touring band of Nicolas Repac (guitar), Brad Scott (double bass) and Laurent Robin (drums). In 2001, he took part in the show "Cabaret Imprudent" with "Le Cirque Cahin-caha". The following year, he released the album Piano Solo, recorded live in a studio and mainly consisting of solo interpretations of earlier songs. This was followed by a band album, Négresse Blanche (2003), comprising tracks dedicated to the memory of famous women such as "Marilyn Kaddish" and "Bo Derek". In 2005, a planned tour of China was cancelled, and he returned to the studio to record the album Adieu Tristesse. This was the most commercially successful of his career, and included several duets, one with his father and another, "Est-ce que tu aimes?", with the musician -M- (Matthieu Chedid). He subsequently toured widely in France, Lebanon and Canada. In 2006 he published a book, "Onirique attaque", containing lyrics, reflections and photographs. He also composed the soundtrack for the film "L’homme qui rêvait d'un enfant", directed by Delphine Gleize. The soundtrack was performed by an ensemble of children from a local music school. The album "Show Time", issued late in 2006, was recorded live on tour and includes duets with Matthieu Chedid, Pauline Croze, Lhasa de Sela and Jacques Higelin. In June 2008 he released the album "L'Homme du Monde".
Discography
* 1990 : Arthur H
* 1991 : Cool Jazz (remixes)
* 1992 : Bachibouzouk
* 1993 : En chair et en os (live)
* 1996 : Trouble-Fête
* 1997 : Fête Trouble (live)
* 1999 : Inséparables (soundtrack)
* 2000 : Pour Madame X
* 2002 : Piano Solo (live)
* 2003 : Négresse Blanche
* 2005 : Adieu Tristesse
* 2006 : Show Time (live)
* 2008 : L'Homme du Monde
www.arthurh.net
Arthur H first performed in 1988 in clubs in Paris, as leader of a trio with bassist Brad Scott and drummer Paul Jothy. His first album, Arthur H (1990), combined rhythmic experimentation and bal-musette elements with a vocal style which has been compared to Tom Waits. He toured widely around this time, particularly in France and Japan, adding a fourth band member, Jon Handelsman (saxophone), and produced a second album, Bachibouzouk (1992). In early 1993, he did a six week season at the Magic Mirrors, an antique circus big top, which was later put on as a touring show and recorded on the live album En chair et en os. In 1996, he released the album Trouble Fête, following which he performed a season at the Gymnase in Paris. The live album Fête Trouble (1997) included some tracks from these shows as well as others recorded on tour in Africa. He toured the USA and Canada in 1998.
In 2000, he wrote the soundtrack for Michel Couvelard’s film, Inséparables, before touring in Asia and Canada. His next album, Pour Madame X (2000), featured the touring band of Nicolas Repac (guitar), Brad Scott (double bass) and Laurent Robin (drums). In 2001, he took part in the show "Cabaret Imprudent" with "Le Cirque Cahin-caha". The following year, he released the album Piano Solo, recorded live in a studio and mainly consisting of solo interpretations of earlier songs. This was followed by a band album, Négresse Blanche (2003), comprising tracks dedicated to the memory of famous women such as "Marilyn Kaddish" and "Bo Derek". In 2005, a planned tour of China was cancelled, and he returned to the studio to record the album Adieu Tristesse. This was the most commercially successful of his career, and included several duets, one with his father and another, "Est-ce que tu aimes?", with the musician -M- (Matthieu Chedid). He subsequently toured widely in France, Lebanon and Canada. In 2006 he published a book, "Onirique attaque", containing lyrics, reflections and photographs. He also composed the soundtrack for the film "L’homme qui rêvait d'un enfant", directed by Delphine Gleize. The soundtrack was performed by an ensemble of children from a local music school. The album "Show Time", issued late in 2006, was recorded live on tour and includes duets with Matthieu Chedid, Pauline Croze, Lhasa de Sela and Jacques Higelin. In June 2008 he released the album "L'Homme du Monde".
Discography
* 1990 : Arthur H
* 1991 : Cool Jazz (remixes)
* 1992 : Bachibouzouk
* 1993 : En chair et en os (live)
* 1996 : Trouble-Fête
* 1997 : Fête Trouble (live)
* 1999 : Inséparables (soundtrack)
* 2000 : Pour Madame X
* 2002 : Piano Solo (live)
* 2003 : Négresse Blanche
* 2005 : Adieu Tristesse
* 2006 : Show Time (live)
* 2008 : L'Homme du Monde
www.arthurh.net
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14 Juillet 2002 Je veux tant être Un homme, un vrai Je ne suis pas Un…
Adieu Tristesse Je t'ai croisée Un samedi soir Et j'ai jeté sur ta silhoue…
Bachibouzouk Band Robert à la trompette Sort des sons pas très nets Qui irri…
Bo Derek Elle est sortie de l'eau Et le soleil Tatoue sa peau C'es…
Cheval De Feu Je dévalais dans les ravines dans les prairies j'étais sauv…
Confessions Nocturnes Tu es arrivée Vers dix heures du soir Avec ta robe rouge …
Cool Jazz Fred était comme un équilibriste, Un mec pas banal qui aimai…
Cosmonaute Père & Fils Le 3 mai 1970 Sur le téléviseur j'ai vu la…
Dancing With Madonna La vie, c'est le chaos, La vie, c'est le stress, La vie,…
Est-Ce Que Tu Aimes? [Arthur] Est-ce que tu aimes, dans les westerns Quand les In…
Inséparables Mais CHORUS Quiero tu solo no es lo mismo por eso espero hu…
J'Ai Un Revolver J'ai un revolver pour toi Tous les jours je le nettoie…
John La Reine Des Pommes Toi tu es au soleil, tu es bienheureux Moi je suis…
La Beauté De L'Amour À la sortie de la villa, juste après l'orage Tu as…
La Chanson De Satie Approche toi de moi, Monte le son plus fort, Je veux senti…
La légion étrange Emma adore Aimer Eric Mais Eric a peur D'aimer Emma Vas-y E…
La Lune Ô mon petit coeur Qu'est-c'que j'ai pu faire Pourquoi ces …
La Télé J'étais tout nu Et j'avais froid T'es apparu Meuble de b…
Le Baron Noir Le baron noir Dans son aéroplane noir Survole La tour Eiffel…
Le Chercheur d'or San Francisco , 3 mai 1880 Ton Eugène Chère Marie ne t’inqui…
Le Danseur Le Danseur Dans son implacable élégance Absorbé Dans son iv…
Le Jardin Des Délices Je voudrais me souvenir Des baisers et des rires, Je voud…
Le Sculpteur Aveugle Le sculpteur aveugle Qui palpe ton visage Le sculpteur ave…
Loulou La petite Loulou me rend fou Oh Loulou se fout de…
Ma Dernière Nuit A New York City Je marche Comme un homme sur la Lune J'avance Entre les t…
Marilyn Kaddish Gazouillis d'étoile Nue sous les draps en soie Ombre de …
Marouchka Affalé dans l'atmosphère rouge d'un café Plein de visages f…
Naissance D'Un Soleil Ton regard est attiré Par terre, dans la poussière. Tu te …
Prendre Corps je te flore, tu me faune je te beau, je te…
Quai N°3 En grandes manoeuvres depuis six mois À chaque escale je pen…
Saint Christophe Emma adore Aimer Eric Mais Eric a peur D'aimer Emma Va…
Soleil D'Hiver Un matin, je suis resté Au lit je n'avais plus…
Un Aveugle Au Volant Robert est aveugle de naissance ça c'est pas de chance Dep…
Un Fantôme Asthmatique Un fantôme asthmatique Qui secoue ses chaînes Oh la jolie …