La Bibliothèque de la Bergerie

La Bibliothèque De La Bergerie is the new all-star project from producer Emmanuel Mario (Astrobal). 11 evocative and exhilarating instrumental tracks, ranging from synthetic to acoustic, from detailed pop writing to sonic experimentation. He is accompanied here by Julien Gasc, Nina Savary and Vincent Guyot. Each contributes to the composition, arrangement and instrumentation of this colourful and enchanting odyssey. Mario and Savary have been living for years in an isolated former sheepfold in the South of France, and have gradually gathered around them a band of artists and musicians who have come to escape their everyday lives. The compositions in La Bibliotheque De La Bergerie were born of this timeless space of freedom. They reflect the musical obsessions of each of the musicians, travelling from one track to the next: soundtracks à la De Roubaix or Alessandroni, experimental and classy pop like Stereolab/High Llamas or primary and repetitive electronic music. The choirs and mixed voices of Nina Savary and Julien Gasc add a touch of sunshine and melancholy to the whole. The name Bibliothèque De La Bergerie is a double nod: to Library Music, a trend in musical illustration for TV and radio that had its moment of glory in the 60s, 70s and 80s. And to the aforementioned sheepfold, a living space and creative studio. The more observant may also have noticed the titles of the tracks, taken from the novels of the golden age of science fiction. Emmanuel Mario and his friends invite you to escape to another time.