Thomas Dutroncson of icons Jacques Dutronc and Françoise Hardyhas been immersed in music since he was little. From childhood, he was noted for his love of singing and the guitar, as his mother recounted in 1977: “ he is very attracted to music and painting. He sings often and a lot, but improvising. Nothing makes me laugh more than seeing this little guy who sings along to the accompaniment of a guitar ».
After years of schooling at Sévigné college and a baccalaureate in his pocket, he turned towards the visual arts and cinema. Then,
love at first sight for the music of Django Reinhardt
: at eighteen, Thomas picked up his guitar and immersed himself in the world of gypsy jazz. He learned from the best at the Saint-Ouen flea market and, very quickly, this swing enthusiast launched into music for good, becoming an icon of French music.
Thomas Dutronc facing the death of his mother
During an interview for the show L'hôte on TV5 Monde, Thomas Dutronc returned to a tribute to his mother Françoise Hardy which went wrong. For his funeral, held at Père-Lachaise in June, he had imagined a moving sound moment: a selection of his mother's songs and audio extracts where she laughed, all put together with love and attention to detail. But, a little unexpected hiccup: when broadcasting the mix, a technical problem changed the voice of the deceasedmaking the tribute… cold and disturbing.
Disturbed by this unexpected effect, the singer decided to interrupt the broadcast, regretting this “great loneliness” felt instead of the hoped-for emotion. Afterward, he confided: “ It was quite hard. For two weeks, I was sad that this moment of emotion had been stolen from me. » Fortunately, he was able to share this audio tribute on YouTube, so that the voice and laughter of Françoise Hardy
continue to resonate for his loved ones and fans.
Thomas Dutronc, an album in his image
Thomas Dutronc's latest album, It's never too latereleased on September 13, immerses us in its intimate world, where love, reunions and passion occupy a special place. Inspired by recent events in his lifethe fifty-year-old confides: “I chose the theme of love less than it came to me.” Today, well anchored in a discreet relationship, he shows himself ready to learn lessons from his past experiences to move forward serenely: “I experienced two big stories, including a somewhat violent breakupyounger… but I could sacrifice a lot for love today.”
It seems that romance runs in the family! With a touch of humor, he describes himself as a true sentimentalistundoubtedly inheriting this sensitivity from her famous mother: “Deep down, like my mother, I am a big sentimentalist. It's a pretty word, a beautiful state to be driven by feelings,” he admits with a smirk.
A father-son bond stronger than ever
Despite his great sensitivity, Thomas Dutronc never lets himself be swallowed up by melancholy. After the death of his motherthe 51-year-old musician chose to honor his memory in an intimate way. During his concert at La Cigale, he performed “Most beautiful mom in the world” d’Henri Salvador as a tribute, a unique moment that he is not sure he wants to relive. The evening ended in late confidences with his companion, whose unwavering support allowed the artist to finally let his tears flow.
In this difficult period, his father, Jacques Dutronc, is a great comfort to him, although their exchanges are tinged with modesty. As he explains, “It's a Dutronc. He doesn't say anything. We avoid the subject of my mother,” and they focus on lighter topics. Despite this restraint, the native of Paris feels the importance of having his father close, even worrying about his health with a frank”Damn, if he leaves too…“A deep and discreet relationship, made of affection and mutual respect.
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