It all started with a double bass pla… Read Full Bio ↴Paris, France (2005 – present)
It all started with a double bass player, a guitarist and a violinist; all highly talented musicians who are really into swing, Django addicts who enjoy tinkering with electro. Their project swayed a singer, a clarinettist, a trombonist who doubles up on percussion and a guitarist who also acts as DJ. With their “Zazou” look (inspired by Parisian paleo-punks from the 1940s), they serve up festive, frantic music, an improbable futuristic and melodious Charleston fit for the dance floor. Caravan Palace is to swing what the Gotan Project is to tango.
It so often starts out like that: a gang of mates who’ve kicked around together for the past ten years and who each get into music off their own bat. In this case, it was Hugues on the violin, Arnaud on guitar and Carlos on the double bass. A shared craze for manouche jazz (gypsy-style jazz), played in its natural setting, bars. Relatively serious composition, with a Zeitgeist twist: DIY electro, house, dub and hip-hop.
What triggered it all was an order placed by a film production company: a soundtrack for silent porn films dating from the beginning of the 20th century! They trotted out all their talents. Our three heroes played the end result to some friendly listeners, the feedback persuaded them to drop their individual projects and come up with a repertory of their own. Because there was no question for them of reworking Django or giving swing a face-lift! If they were going to forge their own path, it had to be something completely fresh.
This was back in 2005: it would take them an entire year. At which point they met Loïc Barrouk, manager of the Café de la Danse, who was really keen on the project. He got them into the studio (recording with session musicians), and then got them some gigs. For that, they needed some reliable fellow travellers, so they surfed MySpace. Two months later, the troops had been mustered: Chapi (clarinet), Toustou (who plays trombone and beat synthing), Aurélien (alternating as guitarist and DJ) and, last but not least, petulant vocalist Colotis Zoé, every bit as sweet’n’saucy as her signature song “Jolie coquine”! Among the three pioneers, Hugues, the crazy one, has revealed a talent for frenzied scat, Arnaud and Carlos double up their instruments thanks to programming. All together, they composed a new repertory. The Caravan took off.
Caravan Palace’s secret is a supersonic buzz on the Internet (free promo) and a year on the road with hard-hitting concerts, even before they released their record. A prime example was their performance at the 2007 Django Reinhardt Jazz Festival, in Samois, where they wowed an audience who had never heard of them. Veterans from the classic manouche jazz scene were left speechless. The excellent Caravan Palace musicians, who are of course “gadjos” (non-gypsies), have breathed fresh air into the timeless swing scene without coming across as preachers. As well as listeners with curious ears, the Caravan also has its own following, a horde of fans totally into the electro vibe, who turn up at each of their concerts. Caravan Palace’s reputation has rippled beyond the frontiers too, with Europe eager to check them out.
The album has at last been set for release in October 2008, on the Wagram label. With Caravan Palace, the future of swing looks set to swing.
Brotherswing
Caravan Palace Lyrics
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Come on, swing begin.
Swing, bro, brother, swing.
Don't stop, swing begin.
The lyrics of Caravan Palace's song Brotherswing are simple yet catchy. They seem to be calling out to listeners to start swaying and dancing to the music. The repetition of the phrase "swing, bro, brother, swing" highlights the playfulness and upbeat nature of the song. The lyrics could also be interpreted as a call to action to embrace the spirit of swing music, which is all about freeing oneself and living in the moment.
The song is an energetic blend of electronic and swing music, which is typical of Caravan Palace's signature style. The lyrics are accompanied by catchy beats, lively trumpet solos, and electrifying synth melodies. The fusion of these elements creates a unique sound that is both modern and nostalgic at the same time. The song's lively tempo and upbeat energy make it perfect for dancing or lifting one's spirits.
Line by Line Meaning
Swing, my friend, let's dance together in the swing style.
Let's start moving our bodies to the rhythm.
Swing, my friend, let's dance together in the swing style.
Don't pause, keep dancing in the swing style.
Contributed by Thomas E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@darkpowder2430
[Hook]
Swing, boy
Brother, swing
Come on
Swing the game
Swing, boy
Brother, swing
Don't stop
Swing the game
[Verse]
Boys and girls
Shake your knees
and don't you feel the crazy either
Clap your hands
Snap your fingers and sing
Popeil, popeil
Here comes swinging boy
Dancing ring
Looking for the king
The king of the swing
So clap your hands
Snap your fingers and sing
Brotherswing
[Hook]
Swing, boy
Brother, swing
Come on
Swing the game
Swing, boy
Brother, swing
Don't stop
Swing the game
@drakkonscythe
Lyrics:
Swing boy,
Brotherswing
Come on
Swing the game
Swing, boy
Brotherswing
Don't stop
Swing the game
Boys and girls
Shake your knees
And we'll fufill your craziest dreams
Clap your hands
Snap your fingers and see
Popeil, popeil
Here comes swinging boy
Dancing ring
Looking for the king
The king of the swing
So clap your hand
Snap your fingers and sing
Brotherswing
Swing, boy
Brotherswing
Come on
Swing the game
Swing, boy
Brotherswing
Don't stop
Swing the game
Swing, boy
Brotherswing
Come on
Swing the game
Swing, boy
Brotherswing
Don't stop
Swing the game
Boys and girls
Shake your knees
And we'll fufill your craziest dreams
Clap your hands
Snap your fingers and swing
Dudip! Dudip! Dudii!
Here come many notes
Dancing ring
Look at the king
The king of the swing
Clap your hands
Snap your fingers and sing
Brotherswing
Swing, boy
Brotherswing
Come on
Swing the game
Swing, boy
Brotherswing
Don't stop
Swing the game
[Interlude]
Swing, boy
Brotherswing
Come on
Swing the game
Swing, boy
Brotherswing
Don't stop
Swing the game
Swing, boy
Brotherswing
Come on
Swing the game
Swing, boy
Brotherswing
Don't stop
Swing the game
@kaffka1986
My top Caravan list???:
Brother Swing
Beataphone
Dramaphone
Lone Digger (album version)
Miracle
Wonderland
Midnight
Comics
Mighty (extended version)
Supersonics
April
Black Betty (cover)
These songs are just fun, unique, creative, extremely well written all around, and just ooze style!!!
In reality though, Caravan palace is one of the few artists that just doesn't seem to know hot to make bad music.
Pretty much everything they do is genuinely good musically.
@samonochrome3624
Caravan Palace is gonna be like "Where did yall come from?? Why vampires??"
Love this song! lol
@ventibarb11
Let me explain to you uncultured swine
@ventibarb11
https://youtu.be/g4Nk8GNSZJs
@ventibarb11
This is a series of a girl getting revenge
@thebestcicinmage4485
It's Me Jace UwU I believe you missed the joke as your head was swelling in rage
@samonochrome3624
@@ventibarb11 OMG 😂 my dude, that was what I was referencing. You get quite heated don't ya? lol
@LordRegent303
bröther mäy I hävë sömë swing
@catattack885
Yes sir
@Theboomdoctor
Acceptable
@harlanrichards4765
Sörry bröthër būt yōu mäy hāve nö swïng