Michel Sanchez came up with the idea of mixing Baka Pygmy chants with modern music after hearing on-site recordings of these tribes. Along with Eric Mouquet they created the project Deep Forest. Their first self-titled album (nominated for a Grammy) was released in 1992, with Sweet Lullaby being the smash single which would put Deep Forest on the musical map (UK Top 10 hit). The song "Sweet Lullaby" is adapted from a traditional song from the Solomon Islands. The album Deep Forest was dance-driven and the samples were heavily digitised and edited. It was re-released as a limited edition in 1994 under the name World Mix.
For their second album Boheme, Eric and Michel left behind the sounds of the forest and ventured into Eastern Europe bringing tender, lonesome Hungarian and Gypsy chants with upbeat, yet sad, music. The chants were no longer brief, instead extended phrases had been sampled from Hungarian, Russian and Transylvanian sample CDs. Marta Sebestyen performed on this album.
The duo also performed and produced the remixes for the Youssou N'Dour single "Undecided" in 1994, with guest vocals by Neneh Cherry (who featured on n'Dour's break-through single "Seven Seconds"). That same year Deep Forest made remixes for Jon Anderson's "Deseo", Apollo 440's "Liquid Cool" and Cesária Évora's "My Fatigue is Endless". In 1996 Deep Forest collaborated with Peter Gabriel on the song While the Earth Sleeps, which was written for the film Strange Days.
The follow-up third album, Comparsa, contained sounds and chants from Madagascar and Cuba. The music is often upbeat and celebratory. The last song from the album Media Luna, which was also released as a single, features a duet of Syrian and Spanish singers Abed Azrei and Ana Torroja from Spanish band Mecano. The duo collaborated with Joe Zawinul during the recording of the album. A recording of their live concert in Japan was also released on a CD called Made in Japan. Although all the songs featured in the show are from the previous three albums, they have new often-longer arrangements and all the chants are performed and reinterpreted by live performers.
In 1999 Deep Forest worked with Cheb Mami and Catherine Lara on the song "L'Enfant Fleur" which had been composed for Sol En Si (a French charity which helps HIV families).
In 2000, Deep Forest released a music for the movie Le Prince du Pacifique, Pacifique. It mixes pacific and island beats with electronic music. Music Detected was the title of their fifth much-anticipated official Deep Forest album which saw the duo turn its attention to the Far East and the Orient for inspiration. It also signalled a change in musical style for Deep Forest, from dance to a more rock-influence.
In 2008 Eric Mouquet released Deep Brasil, this album is a collaboration with Brazilian artist Flavio Dell Isola Amazonia.
In 2009, 2010 Eric Mouquet went on tour and prepared the upcoming album Deep Africa.
This album should be released in summer 2011 and will feature lot of African artists, Lokua Kanza, Blick Bassy, Oliza, Wasis Diop, Zama Magudulela, and Wes's brother, Dany Dikoume.
Night Bird
Deep Forest Lyrics
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Moonlight, lighting our place of love
Night winds seem to have gone to rest
Two eyes, brightly with love are gleaming
Come to my arms, my darling, my sweetheart, my own
Vow that you'll love me always, be mine alone
Deep night, whispering trees above
Kind night, bringing you nearer, dearer and dearer
Come to my arms, my darling, my sweetheart, my own
Vow that you'll love me always, and be mine alone
Deep night, whispering trees above
Kind night, bringing you nearer, dearer and dearer
Deep night, deep in the arms of love
The song "Night Bird" by Deep Forest is a romantic and dreamy melody that portrays a moment of intimacy between two lovers. The lyrics begin by describing the setting at night, with stars in the sky, moonlight illuminating their surroundings, and the night winds subsiding to a peaceful calm. The two lovers' eyes are bright with love, and they embrace in each other's arms. The singer asks his beloved to vow to love him forever and be his alone. The whispering trees and the gentle night bring them even closer, deeper in the arms of love.
The lyrics create a sense of tranquility and serenity as the natural world around the couple calms down to let them bask in the moment. The song focuses on the eternal theme of human love and intimacy, portraying a moment of true connection and devotion. The singer's deep and soothing voice, combined with the dreamy sounds of the music, adds to the ethereal and romantic atmosphere that the song creates.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep night, stars in the sky above
The night is dark and peaceful with twinkling stars in the sky.
Moonlight, lighting our place of love
The moonlight illuminates the surroundings where our love is blossoming.
Night winds seem to have gone to rest
The gentle winds of the night have calmed and gone to sleep.
Two eyes, brightly with love are gleaming
Your eyes shine with love as you look at me.
Come to my arms, my darling, my sweetheart, my own
Embrace me, my beloved and let me hold you tight.
Vow that you'll love me always, be mine alone
Promise me that you will love me forever and be mine only.
Deep night, whispering trees above
Amidst the serene night, the trees whisper and rustle in the surroundings.
Kind night, bringing you nearer, dearer and dearer
The night brings us closer and strengthens our affection for each other.
Deep night, deep in the arms of love
Wrapped in each other's embrace, we find ourselves lost in love.
Come to my arms, my darling, my sweetheart, my own
Come to me and let me hold you close, my love.
Vow that you'll love me always, and be mine alone
Promise me that your love will be eternal and that you will belong only to me.
Deep night, whispering trees above
The peaceful night is accompanied by the muffled voice of the trees.
Kind night, bringing you nearer, dearer and dearer
As the night progresses, it draws us closer and brings us deep into each other's hearts.
Deep night, deep in the arms of love
The night is deep and so is the depth of our affection as we surrender ourselves to the embrace of love.
Contributed by Bella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Night Bird
Deep night, stars in the sky above
Moonlight, lighting our place of love
Night winds seem to have gone to rest
Two eyes, brightly with love are gleaming
Come to my arms, my darling, my sweetheart, my own
Vow that you'll love me always, be mine alone
Deep night, whispering trees above
Kind night, bringing you nearer, dearer and dearer
Deep night, deep in the arms of love
Come to my arms, my darling, my sweetheart, my own
Vow that you'll love me always, and be mine alone
Deep night, whispering trees above
Kind night, bringing you nearer, dearer and dearer
Deep night, deep in the arms of love
@gurpreetraj6761
May God bless you for this heavenly composition Deep Forest. Its not just music its much more than that its mediation its magic its a divine experience. Love and best wishes from India ❤️🙏🏼
@gabrieldumont108
Uptown Chicago: Exactly!! 😃
@nabintimalsina9156
Childhood memories . Nepal television used to play it every evening .
@rpsnkhdk
Yes, isn't this song that used to get played in the morning time too? (with the video of some sort of clay masks), back in late 90s/early 2000s.
@joseguevara65
@@rpsnkhdk : hey you.... I was 20 when i went to India in 96/97.....my girl friend there (from finland ) has made me discover that band :)///// I am french, if you wanna talk about everything..... let's do it...you are welcome////take care and see ya around , cheers :)
@shilohjeffrey1269
I know Im kinda randomly asking but do anybody know of a good site to watch new series online?
@emerymiguel9922
@Shiloh Jeffrey try Flixzone. Just search on google for it =)
@rpsnkhdk
@@joseguevara65 i currently reside in Finland having studied in India for 4 years. And, France is my favorite country.
@guzmogale6855
Well.. I first heared tgis song on the radio in 1994...immediately fell in love with it... I then began my journey of loving this genre.....
Since then uptil today...
So loving Deep Forest....
@gabrieldumont108
Uptown Chicago: I too!!