1) a project created by French musicians Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux and a number of female singers
2) a Japanese pop-R&B band
3) a Berlin-based multimedia music project founded by actress Betty la Gachette and musician & video-editor Renault Schubert.
1) Nouvelle Vague (France) is a project created by French musicians Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux and a number of female singers, including Camille, Alexandra Pavlou of Spring and Suburbia, Mélanie Pain, Marina Céleste & Phoebe Killdeer of Phoebe Killdeer and the Short Straws. The group's albums consist in bossa nova fashioned covers of (primarily) New Wave songs (hence the name "Nouvelle Vague"). The covers include songs by Dead Kennedys, The Smiths, Joy Division, Public Image Ltd., Depeche Mode and Bauhaus. Each singer only performed songs they were not previously familiar with, to ensure that each cover would have an individual interpretation.
With a name that means "new wave" in English and "nova onda" in Portuguese (which is the meaning for "bossa nova", a new music "fashion"), Nouvelle Vague's moniker neatly sums up the group's concept: remaking classic new wave singles with a Brazilian pop twist. Libaux played with various French pop bands during the '90s and began working with Collin in 1998. For Nouvelle Vague, Collin and Libaux recruited half a dozen French and Brazilian vocalists who were unfamiliar with the original versions of songs like Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart" and XTC's "Making Plans for Nigel" to ensure that their renditions had their own identity. Nouvelle Vague was released in Europe in 2004 and received U.S. distribution in spring 2005, which coincided with tour dates in locales as far-flung as Shanghai, New York, Los Angeles, and Rio de Janeiro. Nouvelle Vague's second album, Bande à Part, arrived in summer 2006. The following year, the team returned with Coming Home, a collection of songs from films given the Nouvelle Vague treatment. Nouvelle Vague presents New Wave, a collection of covers by new wave artists, also arrived in 2007.
One of the singers involved in the project has released solo work as Camille.
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2) Nouvelle Vague (Japan) is a Japanese band whose pop-R&B sound is beautifully arranged and fronted by the soulful vocals of diva Ricca. Other members of the band include Koyama (keyboards) and Try (bass).
2) Nouvelle Vague (Germany) was a Berlin-based multimedia music project founded by actress Betty la Gachette and musician & videoeditor Renault Schubert.
A final decision to change the name was reached in 2004, after french project Nouvelle Vague becomes successful. The new name is: FILM2
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PRIDE
Nouvelle Vague Lyrics
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One man come and go
One man come, he to justify
One man to overthrow
In the name of love
What more in the name of love?
In the name of love
One man caught on a barbed wire fence
One man he resists
One man washed on an empty beach
One man betrayed with a kiss
In the name of love
What more in the name of love?
In the name of love
What more in the name of love?
Early morning, April 4th
Shot rings out in the Memphis sky
Free at last, they took your life
They could not take your pride
In the name of love
What more in the name of love?
In the name of love
What more in the name of love?
In the name of love
What more in the name of love?
In the name of love
What more in the name of love?
The song "Pride" by Nouvelle Vague is a cover of the famous U2 song "Pride (In the Name of Love)." The lyrics of the song are largely focused on the life and death of Martin Luther King Jr. and the impact he had on the civil rights movement. The first verse speaks of how different individuals came in the name of love and each had a unique role to play. The second verse describes the struggles and sacrifices of those fighting for civil rights, particularly the story of a man caught on a barbed wire fence and another washed up on an empty beach. Lastly, the song references Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination on April 4th, and how despite taking his life, his pride and legacy lives on.
In the chorus, the repeated phrase "In the name of love, what more in the name of love?" echoes the idea that love and the fight for justice and equality can overcome even the most difficult obstacles. The song captures the essence of the civil rights movement and its message of hope, perseverance, and love in the face of adversity.
Overall, "Pride" is a powerful tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and the fight for civil rights. It reminds us of the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought for justice in the past and inspires us to continue that fight in the present and future.
Line by Line Meaning
One man come in the name of love
A man appears in the name of love, symbolizing the power and influence of love.
One man come and go
A man comes and goes, representing the fleeting nature of human action and existence.
One man come, he to justify
A man comes to justify his actions, possibly indicating a sense of righteousness or purpose.
One man to overthrow
A man seeks to overthrow, suggesting a desire for change and revolution.
In the name of love
All of these actions are happening in the name of love, illustrating the power and motivation that love can bring.
What more in the name of love?
What else can be accomplished in the name of love? This question emphasizes the limitless potential of love.
One man caught on a barbed wire fence
A man is trapped on a barbed wire fence, representing the danger and difficulty of pursuing one's goals.
One man he resists
A man resists, suggesting an unwillingness to give up or be defeated.
One man washed on an empty beach
A man is stranded on an empty beach, symbolizing isolation and helplessness.
One man betrayed with a kiss
A man is betrayed by an expression of love, underscoring the pain that can come from misplaced trust and affection.
Early morning, April 4th
This line references the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4th, 1968, drawing on this historical event to emphasize the themes of pride and sacrifice.
Shot rings out in the Memphis sky
This line refers to the sound of a gunshot that ended Martin Luther King's life, creating a sense of drama and finality.
Free at last, they took your life
Martin Luther King Jr. is freed from the struggles and injustices of life through death, perhaps indicating that death can be a form of liberation and release.
They could not take your pride
Although Martin Luther King Jr. is gone, his pride and spirit live on, suggesting that pride and dignity cannot be destroyed by external forces.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Madeline Lee Diaz Svalgard, Sara Evans, Sean Michael Mcconnell
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Fazz Lyon
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Song is about Martin Luther King Jr.