This newly released album is the original soundtrack of the film "Le Pacha," composed and made by Serge Gainsbourg and Michel Colombier. The critical song here is Requiem Pour Un Con, which is one of the classic Gainsbourg pieces. Easily my top three for four (or five) Serge recordings. The relentless rhythm is brilliant, and the minimal guitars, with Gainsbourg's unique and unusual voice over the track, is essential listening. One of the great dance pieces as well. Nevertheless, the genius of Gainsbourg, besides his literary talents, is his ability to work with arrangers who contribute significantly to his recordings. Michel Colombier is one of three significant arrangers who worked with Serge, to make fantastic music. Colombier's talents were used for the late 1960s recordings.
This release is the first time where all the music used in the film is on vinyl. The theme of Requiem Pour Un Con runs through the album, and it's fascinating to see how they play with this remarkable melody. Included in this package are two songs from "Mr. Freedom," a film by William Klein, which one can get through Criterion. Funky soul, but French style. Another win-win from the Gainsbourg/Colombier team. Serge made numerous great OST albums or EP's and "La Pacha" is very much an essential Gainsbourg purchase and listen.
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