The interpreter of Lucie was in concert this Wednesday, November 27 at the Ombrière Pays d’Uzès during a concert organized by France Bleu.
As he approaches his 60th birthday, which he will celebrate on January 8, Pascal Obispo has proven that he has lost none of his splendor. During an intimate concert organized by France Bleu at the Ombrière d’Uzès this Wednesday, November 27, “Captain Samouraï Flower” proved that after thirty years of career, charm and self-deprecation still remain intact.
Thirty years of career revisited
In full promotion of his new album The Archipelago of Aftermathsreleased a few days ago, Pascal Obispo took a break from his tour for a recording France Bleu Live. In front of a packed room completely committed to his cause, from the first notes of I’m from the Atlanticit sets the tone: it will be a musical evening, certainly, but also and above all intimate. “I’m not used to being alone on stage”he confided later in the evening.
Alternately on the piano and the guitar, the artist performs the titles that have marked his career. Before interpreting Vintagea song he wrote for his son Sean, he turns to the dads in the room: “I think there are some who are concerned.” He also takes the opportunity to talk about his relationship with France Gall for whom he had written Who can tell that we are alone? or even with Zazie when singing the hit Zen.
Midi Libre – Pierre Meuriot
A Fan’s soul remained intact
Far from taking himself seriously, Pascal Obispo makes little jokes, sometimes about his audience, like when he says “It’s nice, gentlemen, to have put some gasoline to accompany Madame this evening”sometimes on himself. “I never do a concert like that alone, I’ll end up doing a comedy show.”
Throughout his confidences, he plunges back into his young years, evoking his musical beginnings, his idols – The Police and the album White Reggatta or the Stray Cats – and his eternal fan status: “I spent my whole life trying to get up to speed with my idols that I had posters on my walls. I will always remain a fan.” He translates this feeling into music with Fanissue de son album Studio Fan – Live Fan (2004), in a performance that combines sincerity and nostalgia.
Before bowing out after almost two hours of concert, Pascal Obispo offers one last gift to his audience: two new songs “which do not exist”, including one dedicated to Johnny Hallyday. A way of reminding us that, even after decades, he continues to create, innovate and share his art with intact fervor. “Everyone has their own tempo, personally I need music every day”.
