After an exceptional and successful career, Michel Sardou confides in the underlying reasons which pushed him to leave the stage for good. A carefully considered decision that marks the end of an era.
The interpreter of Connemara Lakeswho has built an impressive heritage estimated at several million euros over the course of his career and recently honored with a prestigious decoration by Emmanuel Macron, had already announced his intention to definitively end his career at the age of 77. This historic decision, which marks the end of an era for French songreveals the profound artistic integrity of Michel Sardou. The singer, who has sold more than 100 million albums during his careertoday shares with touching sincerity the true motivations which led him to bow out.
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In a particularly moving interview given to Nathalie Renoux on M6 during the 12.45 this Friday, December 13, 2024, the artist directly addresses the challenges related to the natural evolution of one's voice. A franchise that finds a particular echo in the journey of Sylvie Vartanwho has also just bid farewell to the stage. This courageous decision to Michel Sardou reflects his constant commitment to artistic excellence: rather than adapting his songs to a more comfortable range, he prefers preserve the authenticity of its repertoire retiring to the top of his art.
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Michel Sardou: a demanding and passionate singer
Facing the media, Michel Sardou reveals with disarming sincerity the deep reasons for his withdrawal. “You go down in tone and then people say to themselves: 'Maybe he should rest'”, he observes. The artist, whose iconic songs like Connemara Lakes or I fly have marked generations, explains that the particularly demanding range of his repertoire becomes a growing challenge. “I can't bring myself to sing below what people expect“, he confides to Nathalie Renouxthus demonstrating his constant concern for artistic excellence.
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This decision, far from being a simple artistic whim, reveals the deep integrity of the singer. Michel Sardou categorically refuses the idea of modifying the tones of his legendary songs, preferring to leave the stage with his head held high rather than distort works that have shaped the French musical landscape for more than half a century. A position that commands respect and testifies to his unwavering commitment to artistic quality.
Michel Sardou's new artistic projects
well that Michel Sardou bows out on the music scene, the artist does not intend to completely withdraw from the world of entertainment: “There will be other things“. With the enthusiasm that characterizes him, he embarks on a new cinematic adventure that promises to surprise its audience. The role he will play, that of a “vigilante“experienced with sharp reflexes, testifies to his desire to push his artistic limits and explore new creative territories.”He's a grandpa, but he's kept his basic reflexes, so don't bother him“, he confides with humor.
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The recording of his last concert at La Defense Arenabroadcast on M6 the Friday December 13, 2024symbolically marks the end of an era for French song. A grandiose spectacle where the artist, accompanied by an orchestra, performed his greatest hits in front of thousands of spectators. This final stage performance will be remembered as the high point of an exceptional career, crowned by the unwavering love of his audience and the respect of his peers.
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