And I totally understand it, though I like the Beatles. Sexuality is a very underrated quality. Does she like John Lennon? John Lennon is probably her least favorite Beatle! Just look at the cover of the Sgt. Why do you write in English? When I started writing, the first thing that came out was in English. I liked a few French things, but they were very overwhelming.
The music, you mean? There are different kinds of artists, the ones that inspire you and the ones that overwhelm you.
It was very exotic. Yeah, exactly. Because a lot of French people are still trying to do what Gainsbourg did. And now I think it might change. And bad Phoenix? Already a subscriber? Log in or link your magazine subscription. Account Profile. Sign Out. Most Popular. Dummy Mix Nathan Fake.
View more related articles. By Charlie Jones Apr 19, View next article. Until recently, it was the norm for French groups to sing in French.
Musicians who chose to sing in English were shunned, and found it difficult to operate in the music industry due to those emotionally charged beliefs. Electro group Phoenix are notable in that they have never sung in French, with lead singer Thomas Mars choosing to use English. In a new interview the frontman reveals that despite their obvious talent the group struggled to gain attention.
Referring to the language issues, Mars told Australian radio station Triple J that "we had a hard time yes. I don't really want to I have not really a choice. And it doesn't work to replace things you know.
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