Guest vocalists on Mr. Freedom, include two-time Grammy and Tony winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, former Orange Juice vocalist Edwyn Collins and even Dee Dee Bridgewater's daughter, China Moses. In addition, this specially sequenced US version features the added bonus of Italian Latin-dance maestro Nicola Conte (his groovy "Bossa Per Due" was used in a well-known Acura commercial). Here Conte caps off the album with an electrifying, extended live sextet version of "Into My Soul." Together this session of guest artists take the Gabin sound from punchy, Art Of Noise-esque rock, to sensual slow jams, to new takes on their signature mixture of groove-filled vibes.
Gabin’s music can be found across the media world: the compilation CD Hotel Costes, cult TV shows like HBO’s Sex And The City and Six Feet Under and high-profile TV commercials for Polaroid and Cinemax. Gabin’s new album, Mr. Freedom marks the first release since the band’s ingenious remix of Peggy Lee's "Fever,” a highlight of the Pink Panther's Penthouse Party CD.
Gabin have left behind the cocktail vibes of their first release, stepped up the beat and released a breathtaking new album combining uptempo jazzy flair with a touch of soul.
La Maison
Gabin Lyrics
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If It ain't got that swing
It don't mean a thing
If It ain't got that swing
Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap
Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap
The lyrics above are actually a sample from the Duke Ellington song "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," that has been used, remixed, and sampled by many artists over the years. The message behind the lyrics is all about the importance of "swing" in music. "Swing" refers to the feeling or style of jazz music that makes you want to move, dance, or tap your foot. It's all about the rhythm and the beat, and if a piece of music doesn't have that "swing," then it really doesn't mean much at all.
The repetition of the phrase "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing" reinforces the message of the song and acts as a sort of call-and-response between the vocals and the accompanying music. The sample is then followed by the nonsensical sounds of "Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap," which are likely meant to add to the playful and upbeat nature of the track.
Overall, the lyrics to Gabin's "La Maison" (which heavily incorporates the aforementioned Duke Ellington sample) seem to be more focused on creating a relaxed and carefree atmosphere through the combination of jazz, bossa nova and electronic music. The lyrics themselves are minimal and only serve to supplement the instrumental elements of the song, which are the true focus.
Line by Line Meaning
It don't mean a thing
It is not significant
If It ain't got that swing
Unless it has the right rhythm
It don't mean a thing
It is not significant
If It ain't got that swing
Unless it has the right rhythm
Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap
Repetitive lyrics with no specific meaning
Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap
Repetitive lyrics with no specific meaning
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FILIPPO CLARY, MASSIMO BOTTINI
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Tania de la Combe
One of the most beautiful melodies ever...pure magic
Bolan Suksovic
Hi cavegirl are u still alive?
Гафурбеков АлиёрБек
Одна из композиций что на все времена🔱🎉🙌🏻
Elena Zaitseva
Мелодия на века!!! Под нее хочется улыбаться, смеяться, грустить, плакать. Тысяча эмоций!!!
Elena Zaitseva
И погода любая подходит. Когда мы едем путешествовать - дождь, снег, солнце, ветер - все в унисон!!!!!
Александр Клюшников
Потрясающая музыка и оригинальное видео. По моему очень подходят друг к другу. Такое чувство, что растворяешься и улетаешь в мечты !
Doug Blackwell
An absolute classic. .this was the first piece of music I heard by Gabin..and after nearly 20 years it's still as beautiful today as then ..thank you gentlemen
M A R I O
Musica de Gabin mucho apreciada aqui em Brasil. Eschutchei la primeira vez por una emissora Ucraniana. Emissora Relax fm de Simferopol em 107,3 Mhz. Belissima. Gracias por la publicacion aqui em youtube.
dfranz66
Un brano stupendo al ritmo di bossa nova...fantastici Gabin
Patricia Téllez Bucio
Esta canción toca las fibras más sensibles de mis recuerdos... la llevaré siempre tatuada en mi alma