In Longuenesse, David Hallyday places his family at the center of his show “Requiem pour un fou”

Friday 08th November 2024 08:51 PM

The concert is punctuated with signs of affection for members of his family. He first greets his mother, the singer Sylvie Vartan, who appears briefly on the screen. He picks up the song Laura which the artist describes as “ a declaration of a father to his daughter who becomes that of a brother to his sister ».

David Hallyday takes up many of his father's titles. – PHOTO PHILIPPE HUDELLE (CLP)

David Hallyday and his “Requiem pour un fou” tour, in Longuenesse Wednesday November 6. – PHOTO PHILIPPE HUDELLE (CLP)

The pretty play of light behind the artist. – PHOTO PHILIPPE HUDELLE (CLP)

David Hallyday also has the fatherly poses. – PHOTO PHILIPPE HUDELLE (CLP)

David Hallyday in front of a won over audience. – PHOTO PHILIPPE HUDELLE (CLP)

David Hallyday notably covered “Sang pour Sang”, which he sang with Johnny. – PHOTO PHILIPPE HUDELLE (CLP)

David Hallyday sang in front of 2,300 people. – PHOTO PHILIPPE HUDELLE (CLP)

The centerpiece of this family reunion is the virtual duo he forms with his father on a giant screen for the resumption of Blood for Blood. The title was eagerly awaited by the public and was warmly applauded. David Hallyday composed it in 1999 and he recently covered it with great success on his latest album Requiem for a Madman which gave the name to this tour (and triggered feminist action).

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“At the height of his father”

If Johnny was known for his voice, David's asset is music. Multi-instrumentalist and composer, he sings while accompanying himself on percussion, guitar or drums on the song A paradise a hell. In the company of his six other musicians, he takes up with great energy his own creations such as You didn't give me time (tribute to his grandfather, here again we remain in the family!) as well as those composed for Johnny with Mirador. It is in the calmer moments that he comes out vocally. His interpretation, alone on the piano, of I promise you is particularly moving and carries the audience who sing along with him while gently swaying shoulder to shoulder.

If some came to see David Hallyday, it was especially his live interpretations of well-known Johnny songs that attracted the 2,300 spectators. The most novices were able to appreciate the emotion in the room: “ The duo Blood for Bloodit gives you the shivers. »

But the audience also included big fans like Johnny Frank, himself used to covering his idol's songs on stage in Hauts-de-France and in Belgium: “ The covers are superb, I was amazed, the son lives up to his father. » Welcoming the orchestrations, he plans to cover David Hallyday’s titles in his own shows: “ After all, it’s still family. »