Tahiti 80
Formed by multi instrumentalists Xavier Boyer, Médéric Gontier, Sylvain Mar… Read Full Bio ↴Formed by multi instrumentalists Xavier Boyer, Médéric Gontier, Sylvain Marchand & Pedro Resende, Tahiti 80 ’s adventure began in the French cities of Rouen and Paris in the mid 90s.
Singer/ guitarist Boyer and bassist Resende formed the pop combo as students at the University of Rouen, sharing an affinity for indie music, new wave and sixties pop. Taking their name from a souvenir t-shirt given to Boyer's father in 1980, the duo recruited guitarist Mederic Gontier, and with the addition of drummer Sylvain Marchand a year later, the lineup was complete. The foursome released a self-produced and self-financed EP, "20 Minutes" (Bobby Records 1996) which resulted in them signing a deal with French label Atmospheriques.
In 1998, the band flew to NYC to record their first album “Puzzle” with Andy Chase. Featuring contributions from Eric Matthews and Adam Schlesinger, "Puzzle" was mixed in Sweden with Tore Johansson. The record, released between the end of 1999 & early 2000 received much praise from the press (band of the week in Melody Maker in Spring 1999), and saw the band touring the world to promote it. “Puzzle” eventually went gold in Japan. Of all the singles taken from the album, "Heartbeat" was the most successful. Tahiti 80's US label, Minty Fresh, released a mini LP called "Extra Pieces", which included B-sides, remixes & other rarities.
In 2001, the band re-united with Andy Chase to record a more experimental follow up album: “Wallpaper For The Soul”. The sessions took place in Rouen, NYC, Etretat, London & Portland (Oregon). Collaborators on this effort include mixer Tony Lash and Let It Be arranger Richard Hewson. “Wallpaper For The Soul” was released in 2002, garnered good reviews (it was selected as one of Uncut’s top 10 albums of the year) and was followed by another mini album "A piece of Sunshine" made up of out-takes from the prolific album sessions.
Following that, Xavier Boyer selected songs for a compilation called "A Piece of Gold” on behalf of the band. Featuring various artists such as Todd Rundgren, The Small Faces, Donald Byrd....) it was only released in Japan for copywrite reasons.
For their third album, from 2003 – 2004, Tahiti 80 spent several months at their own recording studio, the Tahitilab. The way of working was different this time: as opposed to "Puzzle" & "WFTS", the songs were mostly improvised and written in the studio. The soul journey which began on songs like "Heartbeat" and "1,000 Times" matured on "Fosbury". They collaborated with Neal Pogue (co-production & mix) and Serban Ghenea (mix), respectively Outkast’s and NERD’s sound engineers, with British singer Linda Lewis duetting on "Your Love Shines". And "Better Days Will Come" was featured in the first episode of the fourth season of Smallville (an American television series) in September, 2004.
Between tours, Boyer & Resende produced a couple of albums by friends (Fugu, Calc) whilst Xavier Boyer - under the anagram pseudonym Axe Riverboy - recorded the somewhat folk-influenced solo album "Tutu To Tango".
In 2007, the band transferred to Universal's Barclay label and in 2008, they went back to the Tahitilab to record "Activity Center". It was described by the critics as a back to basics album, with a rawer sound and a rock production style. Sylvain Marchand wasn't involved as a drummer as ear problems which had plagued him for years, prevented him from recording his drum parts. Drums were subsequently played by Julien Barbagallo with percussion by Raphael Leger (respectively Tahiti 80's live keyboardist/percussionist and drummer). To promote the album, the band explored new territories (Taiwan, South America) and they even licensed the album for release in the US on their own imprint "Human Sounds" (a reference to "Pet Sounds" by The Beach Boys).
In 2010, Tahiti 80 will record their 5th album for release on their own label.
Singer/ guitarist Boyer and bassist Resende formed the pop combo as students at the University of Rouen, sharing an affinity for indie music, new wave and sixties pop. Taking their name from a souvenir t-shirt given to Boyer's father in 1980, the duo recruited guitarist Mederic Gontier, and with the addition of drummer Sylvain Marchand a year later, the lineup was complete. The foursome released a self-produced and self-financed EP, "20 Minutes" (Bobby Records 1996) which resulted in them signing a deal with French label Atmospheriques.
In 1998, the band flew to NYC to record their first album “Puzzle” with Andy Chase. Featuring contributions from Eric Matthews and Adam Schlesinger, "Puzzle" was mixed in Sweden with Tore Johansson. The record, released between the end of 1999 & early 2000 received much praise from the press (band of the week in Melody Maker in Spring 1999), and saw the band touring the world to promote it. “Puzzle” eventually went gold in Japan. Of all the singles taken from the album, "Heartbeat" was the most successful. Tahiti 80's US label, Minty Fresh, released a mini LP called "Extra Pieces", which included B-sides, remixes & other rarities.
In 2001, the band re-united with Andy Chase to record a more experimental follow up album: “Wallpaper For The Soul”. The sessions took place in Rouen, NYC, Etretat, London & Portland (Oregon). Collaborators on this effort include mixer Tony Lash and Let It Be arranger Richard Hewson. “Wallpaper For The Soul” was released in 2002, garnered good reviews (it was selected as one of Uncut’s top 10 albums of the year) and was followed by another mini album "A piece of Sunshine" made up of out-takes from the prolific album sessions.
Following that, Xavier Boyer selected songs for a compilation called "A Piece of Gold” on behalf of the band. Featuring various artists such as Todd Rundgren, The Small Faces, Donald Byrd....) it was only released in Japan for copywrite reasons.
For their third album, from 2003 – 2004, Tahiti 80 spent several months at their own recording studio, the Tahitilab. The way of working was different this time: as opposed to "Puzzle" & "WFTS", the songs were mostly improvised and written in the studio. The soul journey which began on songs like "Heartbeat" and "1,000 Times" matured on "Fosbury". They collaborated with Neal Pogue (co-production & mix) and Serban Ghenea (mix), respectively Outkast’s and NERD’s sound engineers, with British singer Linda Lewis duetting on "Your Love Shines". And "Better Days Will Come" was featured in the first episode of the fourth season of Smallville (an American television series) in September, 2004.
Between tours, Boyer & Resende produced a couple of albums by friends (Fugu, Calc) whilst Xavier Boyer - under the anagram pseudonym Axe Riverboy - recorded the somewhat folk-influenced solo album "Tutu To Tango".
In 2007, the band transferred to Universal's Barclay label and in 2008, they went back to the Tahitilab to record "Activity Center". It was described by the critics as a back to basics album, with a rawer sound and a rock production style. Sylvain Marchand wasn't involved as a drummer as ear problems which had plagued him for years, prevented him from recording his drum parts. Drums were subsequently played by Julien Barbagallo with percussion by Raphael Leger (respectively Tahiti 80's live keyboardist/percussionist and drummer). To promote the album, the band explored new territories (Taiwan, South America) and they even licensed the album for release in the US on their own imprint "Human Sounds" (a reference to "Pet Sounds" by The Beach Boys).
In 2010, Tahiti 80 will record their 5th album for release on their own label.
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Tahiti 80 Lyrics
02 1000 Times Just because you'll always be Miles ahead of me I don't se…
08 Soul Deep There's something that I wanna keep Inside my heart where f…
1,000 Times Just because you'll always be Miles ahead of me I…
1.000 Times Just because you'll always be Miles ahead of me I don't se…
1000 Times Just because you'll always be Miles ahead of me I don't see…
4:00 AM 4:00 AM is way too early I slept again with the…
A Love From Outer Space (originally performed by are Kane) She loves me she loves m…
A Love From Outer Space (Tore Johansson mix) She loves me she loves me she loves me A love…
A Love From Outta Space (originally performed by are Kane) She loves me she loves m…
Aftermath I first saw it when you were smiling I could tell…
All Around Love is all around Love is all around you Love is all…
All Around Christmas Love is all around Love is all around you Love is all…
Alloveragain Can't get much done these days Gotta find a different way …
Better Days Will Come As I was thinking about the things that you said I…
Big Day Come and get it, come and get it now There's a…
Brazil I’ve thought about this for a long time I’ve been getting…
Changes Changes are happening It's too late to turn back What'cha ha…
Cherry Pie I was there I was watching Hidden in my time machine Couldn'…
Chinatown Soul searching brought me nowhere Just gave me a scare I w…
Crack Up Ooh, things all over, things got an end You kinda have…
Crush! d'you remember what i said? is it still ringing in your…
DEFENDER It's over, I made up my mind You won't see me…
Desiree Everything returns again Both the laughter and the rain She…
Don You came to me Saying:"are you ready To close your eyes Take…
Don't Look Below You taught me how to do All the things, now you…
Don't Misunderstand You came to me Saying:"are you ready To close your eyes Take…
Easy I've been lookin' all around For something to change my min…
Easy Way Out I call your name but you never answer You bend you…
Empty and Amused You had a good time You smiled your happy smile THe emptin…
Fire Escape I'm through with your wicked games Don't let memories curl …
Fun Fair You know this thing's got you now It's moving in circles…
GATE 33 Hey, I think I know who you are You're some kind…
Get Your Self Together Here again, I know it's coming That same old feeling Those…
Get Yourself Together Here again, I know it's coming That same old feeling Those d…
Give It Away Ooh, hoo, give it away Ooh, hoo, give it away What's the…
Happy End When you want to make me happy Please don't ask me…
Happy Together Imagine me and you, I do I think about you day…
Heartbeat Enough for me is not much for you Won't you forgive…
Heartbeat - Enough for me is not much for you Won't you forgive…
Here Comes Here comes another day The bird of gray has finally flown…
Here Comes... Here comes another day The bird of prey has finally flown…
Hey Joe There are so many things to say about Joe First why…
Hurts cll I wanna do Is sit alone in the sun I don't…
I.S.A.A.C I return home with special food for my spirit My presence…
In My Arms You say there'll always be a light A guiding star in…
Isaac I return home with special food for my spirit My presence…
John Steed When you're dressed in leather, I could be John Steed foreve…
Jokers Post-modernism took you by surprise While you were people-wa…
King Kong Tell me what can I do with it Tell me what…
Let Me Be Your Story You believe everything that you read The text messages, the …
Listen Listen, I would like to say Something you already know You…
Love From Outer Space (originally performed by are Kane) She loves me she loves m…
Made First I was sleeping in my own bed With three fairies above…
Matter Of Time My life is a mess just like everybody elses I guess not e…
Memories Of The Past As I look back on some nights in the park, Strange…
Mr Davies Mr Davies lives in a big house In a town called…
Mr. Davies Mr Davies lives in a big house In a town called…
My Groove Don't go now I've got a few more things to say 'cause…
Natural Reaction Don't know why I used to think That regrets were for…
Nightmares I won't say a word about my nightmares 'Cause I'm scared…
On The Run Show me the way 'Cause I'm lost for good And I can't…
Open Book You feel you have nothing to hide It's dazzling like a…
Paradise You know they call it paradise They say that beauty lies I…
Puzzle You spend your days on your own Thinking about troubles of…
Revolution 80 If you've found your hair's got longer Just go down to…
Separate Ways I feel it by my side It's been there for a…
seven seas I took the road to my earliest memory cs I stood…
Silently Walking Silently Walking Silently walking on unfamiliar street I…
So You Want To Be A Rock N Roll Star So you want to be a rock and roll star? Then…
So You Want to Be a Rock'n Roll Star So you want to be a rock and roll star? Then…
SOLITARY BIZNESS Won't you dig a little deeper And overcome the pain in…
Somebody New I just wanna thank you Through the good and the bad…
Something About You Girl Don't let me make a fool of myself, I only I…
Soul Deep There's something that I wanna keep Inside my heart where f…
Sound Museum I guess you're gonna have to try Just a little bit…
Strange Things A strange thing happened to me when I was way Younger…
Strung If seeing is believing, I know you are for real The gift…
Swimming Suit It's gonna cause you sorrow It's gonna give you all you…
Take Me Back Take me back To that moment when I stopped feeling anything …
The Other Side Would you like to go back Before it all turn black Remember…
The Train The heavy rain Feels like tears on her face Waiting for the…
Things Are Made To Last Foreve When the sun shines bright You are looking alright But you…
Things Are Made to Last Forever When the sun shines bright You are looking alright But you g…
To Anyone To anyone who'd love to see me falling To anyone who'd…
Train Ride There heavy rain Feels like tears on my face Waiting for t…
Tune In I thought we felt as one It was great to be…
Turning You don't miss me, you miss a time in your…
Unpredictable My love, she is unpredictable She goes where the wind blows…
Wallpaper For The Soul Wallpaper for the soul To keep away from the black hole In…
Want Some If you want some You know I got some If I want…
Want Some? If you want some You know I got some If I want…
What Next What's happening next? What'cha gonna do? What'cha gonna d…
When The Sun When the sun appears in the sky When the moon slips…
Whistle I never travelled too far I never caught a shooting star O…
Wonderboy 'Say you're going to the top But you don't know when…
Yellow Butterfly Will you ever see me like a possible lover again…
Your Love Shines I just want to let you know You make me happy I…