From a series of minor parts, Pagny moved from cinema to TV. In 1985, he got co-writing credits for Michel Gerard's film "Blessure". Two years later, he recorded its first single "N'importe quoi". The success was immediate for this non-conformist.
He won a Victoire, a prestigious French music award, in 1989, yet the following year his second album bombed following a media boycott. "Don't bite the hand that feeds you"!
After a long period of reflection, he came back on top with his album "Rester Vrai" in 1994. In 1997, his album "Savoir aimer" brought him enormous popularity.
He now spends his time between France and Patagonia where he lives with his wife on a 4000 hectare farm pursuing his two passions: motor biking and fishing.
In 2004, Pagny took on an ambitious project: "Baryton", an album made up of titles of the traditional repertory with an amazing 70 member string orchestra and a 60 member choir under the direction of Yvon Cassar. This album was a true success.
In 2006 with the album "Abracadabra" Pagny returned to more of a pop style and delivered a superb album with poignant lyrics "Le Mur" or "Là où je t'emmènerai".
In 2007, "Pagny Chante Brel", launched a tribute album containing eleven songs by the great singer Jacques Brel.
In 2009, "C'est comme ça" came out as a spanish language album. Recorded in Miami with latin composers and musicians, this worthwhile effort showed the extend of his talent across language barriers.
On Nov 12th 2010, "Tout et son contraire" is Pagny's lucky 13th album. With a french album with songs penned by Grégoire, Calogéro, Pascal Obispo and Marc Lavoine, this album is more conventional fare for this now Miami Resident.
In 2010, Pagny also released Baryton. Gracias a la vida his first of two Spanish albums.
In 2013, Viellir avec toi, 2016 Habana his second spanish album, 2017 Le présent d'abord, 2018 Tout Simplement and 2019 Aime La vie.
Remarquably, since 1990 Pagny's albums have always reached the top 5 in the French market, a remarkable 30 year run.
Pagny is a recurring figure as a judge of the French version of the Voice.
Nessun Dorma
Florent Pagny Lyrics
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Tu pure, o Principessa,
Nella tua fredda stanza
Guardi le stelle che tremano
D'amore e di speranza!
Ma il mio mistero
È chiuso in me,
Il nome mio nessun saprà!
Quando la luce splenderà!
Ed il mio bacio scoglierà
Il silenzio che ti fa mia
Dilegua, o notte! tramontate, stelle!
Tramontate, stelle! All'alba vincerò!
Vincerò! Vincerò!
Nessun Dorma is a famously powerful Italian aria, sung by the tenor Calaf in Puccini's famous opera Turandot. The song is a display of Calaf's determination and bravery as he prepares himself to answer three riddles set by Princess Turandot in exchange for her hand in marriage. In Florent Pagny's version of the song, he conveys the same sentiment of courage through his voice as he sings the lyric, "Before the daybreak, I will win! I will win! I will win!".
The first two sections of the song are sung in Italian, with the final line, "Vincerò! Vincerò! Vincerò!" repeated three times, showcasing his eventual triumph. The third section, however, switches to the Princess's perspective, as she watches the stars from her cold room. Calaf speaks of the mystery and secrets he holds, revealing that no one knows his true name or intentions. However, he promises to whisper it to her when the day breaks, and his kiss will finally break the silence that keeps her from him.
The song is known for its emotional intensity and depth, and how it revives the spirit of Calaf's character as an undefeated hero. The mix of power and vulnerability reflected in the lyrics and the melody is why it has become one of the most culturally significant Italian arias of all time.
Line by Line Meaning
Nessun dorma!... Nessun dorma!...
No one shall sleep!... No one shall sleep!...
Tu pure, o Principessa,
You too, oh Princess,
Nella tua fredda stanza
In your cold room
Guardi le stelle che tremano
You gaze at the stars, they tremble
D'amore e di speranza!
With love and with hope!
Ma il mio mistero
But my mystery
È chiuso in me,
Is locked within me,
Il nome mio nessun saprà!
No one shall know my name!
No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dirò,
No, no, I will say it on your mouth,
Quando la luce splenderà!
When the light shines!
Ed il mio bacio scoglierà
And my kiss will break
Il silenzio che ti fa mia
The silence that makes you mine
Dilegua, o notte! tramontate, stelle!
Vanish, oh night! Set, stars!
Tramontate, stelle! All'alba vincerò!
Set, stars! At dawn, I will win!
Vincerò! Vincerò!
I will win! I will win!
Contributed by Logan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@helenemaury1485
Florent a une voix extraordinaire quel chanteur un plaisir de l écouter bravo il envoie sublime ❤️🌹👏👏👏👏
@cecilebuekens8912
Voix reconnaissable entre toutes. Quel talent unique. J'en frissonne.
@vivianelinet8241
J’adore le voix de Florent Pagny , quel bonheur ❤️❤️
@elianeamigo3446
Pour un chanteur de chansons disons variétés, je salue Florent qui possède des cordes vocales exceptionnelles !!!! Je suis plus qu'admirative !!! J:aime 👍👍❤️💙💜
@yvettekools2910
Magnifique, je ne l'avais jamais entendu. Quelle force dans sa voix. Merci à vous 🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤❤
@ludovicmartial5762
Bonjour, je suis chanteur pro et je peux vous dire que florent pagny a une voix extraordinaire. Aucun chanteur de variétés françaises n' est capable d'arriver à son niveau.Même Pavarotti fut bluffer par de telles capacités vocales.
@georgeorwell6756
+Ludovic Martial
Comparons ce qui est comparable. Pavarotti était un ténor, inégalé sur l'interprétation de Nessun dorma. Florent Pagny est un baryton, talentueux certes.
@Sinqjam
@George ORWELL et donc ? Il n'a pas comparé les deux. Il a souligné le fait que Florent est très talentueux. On a pas dit qu'il égalait Pavarotti.
@fabienvillaume1803
Attend j'arrive
@zoteck9177
@George ORWELL baryton verdi