Very early on, Stéphane was fascinated by different kinds of music, listening to pop, rock and new wave. The real trigger happened in the late 80s, when he discovered house. One day in 1997 in Paris, when he was already a fairly famous DJ, he met up with Jean-Louis Costes, who asked him to mix music at his hotel restaurant. Very soon they had the idea of a compilation which could spread worldwide the spirit of the Hôtel Costes, this mythic glamorous place. The first compilation quickly became an undeniable reference. Over a dozen more successful and intense compilations followed.
Then he was asked to deejay everywhere in the world by haute couture designers such as Gucci, actresses like Cameron Diaz, and eventually remixed "What It Feels Like for a Girl" for Madonna… Yet Stéphane Pompougnac is not only a DJ - he is also an accomplished musician, composing and producing his own songs, which he proved in 2003 with the release of his first album Living On The Edge that featured several talented artists, notably Michael Stipe from REM. Today, Stéphane Pompougnac remains one of the most recognized DJs in the world.
Pompougnac released his second album Hello Mademoiselle in early 2006 after his eighth Hôtel Costes compilation.
The Hôtel Costes series of compilations:
Hôtel Costes, Volume 1: France et Choiseul - (16 tracks) (FR, 1999)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 2: La Suite - (15 tracks) (FR, 1999)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 3: Etage 3 - (15 tracks) (FR, 2000.10.23)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 4 - (14 tracks) (FR, 2001.11.12)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 5 - (15 tracks) (FR, 2002.10.22)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 6 - (14 tracks) (FR, 2003.09.29)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 7 - (16 tracks) (FR, 2004.09.27)
Best of Costes - (16 tracks) (FR, 2004.12)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 8 - (16 tracks) (FR, 2005.09.26; US 2005.09.27)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 9 - (16 tracks) (FR, 2006.09.25)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 10 - (14 tracks) (FR, 2007.09.24)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 11 - (17 tracks) (FR, 2008.09)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 12 - (16 tracks) (FR, 2009.09.21)
Hôtel Costes: A Decade 1999-2009 - (2 CDs, 28 tracks) (FR, 2009.11.16)
- Hôtel Costes: A Decade 1999-2009 (disc 1) - (14 tracks)
- Hôtel Costes: A Decade 1999-2009 (disc 2: Bonus Mix) - (14 tracks)
I've Seen That Face Before
Stéphane Pompougnac Lyrics
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Seen him hanging 'round my door,
Like a hawk stealing for the prey,
Like the night waiting for the day,
Strange, he shadows me back home,
Footsteps echo on the stones,
Rainy nights, on Hausmann Boulevard,
Tu cherches quoi, rencontrer la mort,
Tu te prends pour qui, toi aussi tu detestes la vie,
Dance in bars and restaurants,
Home with anyone who wants,
Strange he's standing there alone,
Staring eyes chill me to the bone
Dans sa chambre, Joel et sa valise,
un regard sur ses fringues,
Sur les murs, des photos,
Sans regret, sans mélo,
La porte est claquée, Joel est barré
The song "I've Seen That Face Before" by Stéphane Pompougnac is a haunting and mysterious track that has captivated audiences with its unique blend of French and English lyrics. As the song begins with the line "Strange, I've seen that face before," the listener is immediately drawn into a swirling narrative filled with dark imagery and foreboding themes. The singer describes seeing a man who seems to be stalking her, hanging around her door like a hawk waiting for prey. As she makes her way home, she hears his footsteps echoing on the stones, and as she looks into his staring eyes, she feels a chill run down her spine.
The chorus of the song features lyrics in French, adding to the enigmatic atmosphere of the track. The phrase "Tu cherches quoi, rencontrer la mort" translates to "What are you looking for, to meet death?" and "Tu te prends pour qui, toi aussi tu detestes la vie" roughly means "Who do you think you are, hating life like everyone else?" These lines add to the sense of mystery and intrigue surrounding the character the singer is describing.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become even more cryptic. The singer describes dancing in bars and restaurants and going home with anyone who wants her. The man she has seen before is always there, standing alone and staring at her with his chill-inducing gaze. The final lines of the song paint a picture of a man named Joel, who has locked himself in his room, packed his bags, and left without a word.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange, I've seen that face before,
I find it peculiar that I recognize that person's face
Seen him hanging 'round my door,
I have observed them loitering around my entrance
Like a hawk stealing for the prey,
They resemble a hawk stealthily hunting for its meal
Like the night waiting for the day,
They remind me of the night anticipating the break of dawn
Strange, he shadows me back home,
It is odd that they follow me back to my residence
Footsteps echo on the stones,
The sound of their footsteps reverberates on the pavement
Rainy nights, on Hausmann Boulevard,
It occurs during rainy evenings on Hausmann Boulevard
Parisian music, drifting from the bars,
The background carries drifting Parisian mélodies from nearby bars
Tu cherches quoi, rencontrer la mort,
What are you searching for, a rendezvous with death?
Tu te prends pour qui, toi aussi tu detestes la vie,
Who do you think you are, hating life just like I do?
Dance in bars and restaurants,
Engage in dancing at bars and restaurants
Home with anyone who wants,
Take anyone they please back home
Strange he's standing there alone,
It's peculiar that they're standing there all by themselves
Staring eyes chill me to the bone
Their gaze sends shivers down my spine
Dans sa chambre, Joel et sa valise,
In Joel's room, his suitcase lies
un regard sur ses fringues,
One glance at his clothes
Sur les murs, des photos,
Photos adorn the walls
Sans regret, sans mélo,
Without regret or melodrama
La porte est claquée, Joel est barré
The door is slammed shut, Joel has left
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BART HOWARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@michelplatoche7659
Les bases !!! Les défricheurs de l'époque avec Kruder & Dorfmeister, Tosca !!!
@charon8911
Супер!!
@margotm8574
addicted to it
@rebeccaz994
saw her in concert and she blew my mind!
@gerardomoreno6704
https://youtu.be/YMCKj6LDZ2U You saw this live?
@callmeJorn
a classic :-)
@popetti_8930
Great remix, thanks ;)
@spike280
mmm....to be having a cocktail at the Hotel and this comes on...how fucking fabulous
@lovedaybebe5881
spike280 completely fucking and utterly fabulous