L'Équilibre instable
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L'Équilibre instable is the first album recorded by French
singer Stanislas
, released on 19 November 2007. It had some success in francophone countries. Three singles from this album were top twenty hits in France.
, Calogero, Charles Aznavour
and Céline Dion
and being a conductor
, Stanislas decided to compose for himself. His first album, L'Équilibre instable, was written by Amaury Salmon, Elodie Hesmes and Frédéric Doll. Stanislas participated in the writing of two songs and the composition of all tracks.
The album was released under several formats : first as a CD, then in a second edition with additional two tracks, including a duet with Calogero
, then in a limited edition including the music videos of the singles on a DVD. The album provided three successful singles, particularly in France : "Le Manège
" (#2 in France, #15 in Belgium), "La Belle de Mai" (#19 in France) and "La débâcle des sentiments
" (#2 in France, #3 in Belgium and #68 in Switzerland).
stated : [With this album, Stanislas] opens the doors of his world full of poetry and charm, offering compositions that could easily illustrate Christmas tales and fantasy epics". Stanislas found his inspiration from other singers or groups including U2
, Coldplay
, Pink Floyd
or Serge Gainsbourg
. His musical universe is composed of tributes to Slavic composers (Sergei Rachmaninov, Tchaikovski) and references of the new wave
of the 1980s. This album mixes classical influences of the singer and light pop melodies.
The album achieved success in France and Belgium (Wallonia) where it remained in the charts for almost two years. It reached number ten in France in its tenth week in the chart, on 26 January 2008, and number eight in Belgium in its third week, on 9 February 2008.
Second edition
+ Bonus
Limited edition
+ DVD
France
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singer Stanislas
Stanislas (singer)
Louis Stanislas Renoult, just known as Stanislas, is a French singer. After several musical collaborations since 2000, he met success in 2008 with his first solo album L'Équilibre instable....
, released on 19 November 2007. It had some success in francophone countries. Three singles from this album were top twenty hits in France.
Background and release
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, Calogero, Charles Aznavour
Charles Aznavour
Charles Aznavour, OC is an Armenian-French singer, songwriter, actor, public activist and diplomat. Besides being one of France's most popular and enduring singers, he is also one of the best-known singers in the world...
and Céline Dion
Celine Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion, , , is a Canadian singer. Born to a large family from Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record...
and being a conductor
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
, Stanislas decided to compose for himself. His first album, L'Équilibre instable, was written by Amaury Salmon, Elodie Hesmes and Frédéric Doll. Stanislas participated in the writing of two songs and the composition of all tracks.
The album was released under several formats : first as a CD, then in a second edition with additional two tracks, including a duet with Calogero
Calogero
Calogero is a French singer.-Early years:By the age of six, Calogero had already taken an interest in music...
, then in a limited edition including the music videos of the singles on a DVD. The album provided three successful singles, particularly in France : "Le Manège
Le Manège
"Le Manège" is a 2007 song recorded by French singer and composer Stanislas. It was the first single from his debut album L'Équilibre instable on which it appears as first track and was released on 25 February 2008. It was written by Amaury Salmon and composed by Stanislas...
" (#2 in France, #15 in Belgium), "La Belle de Mai" (#19 in France) and "La débâcle des sentiments
La débâcle des sentiments
"La débâcle des sentiments" is a 2007 song recorded by French singer and composer Stanislas, as a duet with Calogero. It was the third single from his debut album L'Équilibre instable on which it appears as fourth track on the first edition of the album and was released on 19 January 2009. It was...
" (#2 in France, #3 in Belgium and #68 in Switzerland).
Critical reception
The album was generally well-received by critics. MCMMCM
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stated : [With this album, Stanislas] opens the doors of his world full of poetry and charm, offering compositions that could easily illustrate Christmas tales and fantasy epics". Stanislas found his inspiration from other singers or groups including U2
U2
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
, Coldplay
Coldplay
Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a...
, Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
or Serge Gainsbourg
Serge Gainsbourg
Serge Gainsbourg, born Lucien Ginsburg was a French singer-songwriter, actor and director. Gainsbourg's extremely varied musical style and individuality make him difficult to categorize...
. His musical universe is composed of tributes to Slavic composers (Sergei Rachmaninov, Tchaikovski) and references of the new wave
New Wave music
New Wave is a subgenre of :rock music that emerged in the mid to late 1970s alongside punk rock. The term at first generally was synonymous with punk rock before being considered a genre in its own right that incorporated aspects of electronic and experimental music, mod subculture, disco and 1960s...
of the 1980s. This album mixes classical influences of the singer and light pop melodies.
The album achieved success in France and Belgium (Wallonia) where it remained in the charts for almost two years. It reached number ten in France in its tenth week in the chart, on 26 January 2008, and number eight in Belgium in its third week, on 9 February 2008.
Track listings
First edition- "Le ManègeLe Manège"Le Manège" is a 2007 song recorded by French singer and composer Stanislas. It was the first single from his debut album L'Équilibre instable on which it appears as first track and was released on 25 February 2008. It was written by Amaury Salmon and composed by Stanislas...
" Amaury Salmon / Stanislas — 4:57 - "La Belle de Mai" Patrice Guirao / Stanislas — 4:16
- "Les lignes de ma main" Élodie Hesmes / Stanislas — 2:12
- "La débâcle des sentimentsLa débâcle des sentiments"La débâcle des sentiments" is a 2007 song recorded by French singer and composer Stanislas, as a duet with Calogero. It was the third single from his debut album L'Équilibre instable on which it appears as fourth track on the first edition of the album and was released on 19 January 2009. It was...
" Amaury Salmon / Stanislas — 5:16 - "Entre deux femmes" Julie D'Aimé / Stanislas — 3:52
- "Ana quand bien même" Amaury Salmon / Stanislas — 3:32
- "Nouveau big bang" Élodie Hesmes / Stanislas — 3:18
- "L'absinthe pour l'absent" Élodie Hesmes / Stanislas — 3:10
- "Le temps des roses" Élodie Hesmes / Stanislas — 4:49
- "L'âge bête" Stanislas / Stanislas — 4:20
- "À d'autres" Frédéric Doll / Stanislas — 5:02
- "Mémoire morte" Amaury Salmon / Stanislas — 4:11
- "L'hiver" Stanislas / Stanislas — 7:01
Second edition
+ Bonus
- "La débâcle des sentiments" (by Stanislas and CalogeroCalogeroCalogero is a French singer.-Early years:By the age of six, Calogero had already taken an interest in music...
) — 4:10 - "L'équilibre instable" — 4:38
Limited edition
+ DVD
- "La débâcle des sentiments" (music video)
- "La Belle de Mai" (music video)
- "Le Manège" (music video)
Release history
| Date | Label | Region | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 November 2007 | Polydor | Belgium, France | CD | 0600753035429 |
| 17 March 2008 | Universal | 0600753066447 | ||
| 10 October 2008 | Polydor | 0600753124772 | ||
| 24 November 2008 | CD + DVD - Limited edition | 0600753127605 | ||
Peak positions
| Chart (2007/09) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Albums Chart | 8 |
| French SNEP Albums Chart | 10 |
| French SNEP Digital Chart | 15 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2008) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Albums Chart | 11 |
| French Albums Chart | 33 |
| Chart (2009) | Position |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Albums Chart | 95 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales | Digital downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Gold | 26 December 2008 | 15,000 | ||
| France | 139,350 in 2008 | 1,150 in 2008 | |||