On January 14, 1986, Daniel Balavoine disappeared in a helicopter accident during the Paris-Dakar rally. However, his songs still accompany us today. They are still a source of inspiration for many artists, like Shy’m who “thought of Daniel Balavoine while writing Héros“. This is also the case for most of the singers who participate in the show A day with Balavoinebroadcast Friday December 6, 2024 at 9:05 p.m. on France 3. Filmed in Biarritz, an emblematic city in the life of the singer who spent part of his childhood there and where he is buried, it invites us to delve into the life of this artist irreplaceable and unforgettable.
Who is the musical director of the show? A day with Balavoine ?
To ensure the musical direction of this show, halfway between documentary and variety show, the production called on Nach, whose real name is Anna Chédid. “I discover this man and I realize that there are a lot of aspects in which I recognize myself in him, in his personality, his way of doing things, his intensity too and I discover a sublime repertoire that spans the ages . Singing your words and melodies is still very powerful“, confides the sister of Matthieu Chédid. Author, composer and performer, it is she who signed all the arrangements of the songs included in A day with Balavoine. It was also Nach who awarded the titles to the artists who responded to his invitation.
Who are the guests of the show A day with Balavoine ?
For the needs of the show, Nach composed astonishing duets and trios. Thus, Louane and Louis Chédid perform together Life teaches me nothing while the brothers Pierre and Charles Souchon sing My son, my battle with Sandrine Kiberlain. For their part, Élodie Frégé and Martin Luminet combine their voices to perform Lady Marlene. As for Patxi and Claire Keim, the two regionals of the stage, they sing To love is stronger than to be loved in the heart of the Halles de Biarritz. Olivia Ruiz, she reclaims When we arrive in townwhile M delivers a moving version of SOS to an earthling in distress. After a stroll through the city, where she notably goes to meet César, a childhood friend of Daniel Balavoine, Nach goes to the old Biarritz casino transformed into a huge festive tavern. She is joined by many artists for a concert which ends the day in style. Matthieu Chedid, Tété, Pierre Lapointe, Jeanne Cherhal, Arthur H, Fatoumata Diawara, Aurélie Saada, Aliocha Schneider, Alex Montembault, Youssoupha and Thibault Cauvin take up, among others, When we have nothing left to lose, The Aziza, Lucie, Lipstick Polychrome, Save love before singing together The singer. Finally, Nach puts a superb end to this Day with Balavoine by interpreting Obviouslythe song by France Gall written by Michel Berger in homage to Daniel Balavoine.
