This one is for Curious Guy over at Phoenix Hairpins... Opéra De Nuit (Opera of the Night) are another classic French coldwave act whose discography consists of one self-titled LP and two 12'' singles, all of which I've uploaded for your perusal. The four piece outfit formed in Valréas, France in 1982 and disbanded soon after releasing their seminal s/t record in 1988, enjoying a fair amount of hometown success in the meanwhile. The track "Ami-Amant" (featuring haunting female vocal contributions and driving synth/bass grooves) became a dance floor staple and has been included on the Transmission 81-89:The French Cold Wave compilation that Infrastition put out in 2005, responsible for many a Coldwave band's second coming.
Details:
Opéra De Nuit are:
Erik Adrien (guitar, synths)
Jean-François Chaleyssin (bass)
Franck Adrien (drums, synths)
Richard Fekkar (synths)
Amour Noir 12'' (1984)
1. Amour Noir
2. Karen Lloyd
3. Hors du Temps
Sourire de l'Ombre 12'' (1986)
1. Sourire de l'Ombre
2. Ami-Amant
3. Invitation
3. Possession
Opéra De Nuit LP (1988)
1. Boris Transylvania Camp
2. L'appel du Froid
3. Larmes de Sang
4. Annabella
5. Invitation
5. Jeu Damné
6. Rebelle-Rebelle
7. Ami-Amant
*download all three here*
There seems to be an official myspace page up, so if your French is up to snuff, drop a note!
Opéra De Nuit on myspace
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