Space Music

[Chef Napalm]

Not really French and not really disco, but I've always thought Vangelis' soundtrack to Bladerunner was quite danceable. I often use "Damask Rose", "End Titles" and "Tears in Rain" in my sets.

Fun fact: "Tears in Rain" was the source of quite a few drum 'n' bass samples.

 

[ladyboygrimsby]

French Library guys also - did an lp called 'Arpadys'

Ah, that doesn't surprise me. It sounds like a library record. Lot of people hunting for that now, but I don't really understand the fuss.

One great French spacey tune is Love to Fly by Venus Gang. I love that, even if it does rip-off For The Love Of Money.

 

[puretokyo]

Wrong side of the pond, but Planet Patrol and Jonzun Crew made some superb contributions, especially given that you mentioned Bambaata. Heavy Art Baker/John Robie involvement.

 

[jimbackhouse]

'future woman' by les rockets is a beauty!

 

[iueke]

One great French spacey tune is Love to Fly by Venus Gang. I love that, even if it does rip-off For The Love Of Money.

oh yes - great tune, its by Massiera, he did another lp on the same vibe called 'herman's rocket' with the superb 'space women'

Massiera is worth checking out - other goodies by him:
Maledictus sound
Visitors
Chico Magnetic Band

 

[iueke]

'future woman' by les rockets is a beauty!

oh, i think Massiera produced this also.. he's everywhere..

 

[woodenlike]

For any space / robot music you should check www.cbs.nu it seams to be an online radio station thats just a stream of IF's (space invaders are smoking grass etc..) record collection... spent last saturday listening to it and its amazing! also on that site are downloads of his 2 Mixed up in th Hague compilation's which are pretty essential italo space disco robot music mixes!

 

[martin]

Boney M's "Nightflight to Venus" (1978 or 79) is a really great disco album - sadly, people refuse outright to give it a go - while it's OK to excavate italo-disco, listening to the best black German band ever is a definite NO just because it's 'Boney M'. I'd personally feel more humiliated being caught with a record by Kraftwerk or Malaria. The opening track is lush, whack the bass right up and you'll soon be a convert.