Les Clips Vol. II
| Les Clips Vol. II | ||||
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| Released | December 1988 | |||
| Recorded | 1987–1988 | |||
| Genre | Compilation | |||
| Length | about 56:00 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
| Mylène Farmer chronology | ||||
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Les Clips Vol. II is a VHS recorded by the French singer Mylène Farmer, containing all the singer's videoclips from 1988 to 1989.[1] It was released in December 1988 in France.
This VHS contains all the three first videos of the singles from the album Ainsi soit je...[2][3] For the first time, a special report had been created concerning the shooting of a music video.[4] It is also the first but not the last time that François Hanss participating in the filming of a documentary in connection with Mylène Farmer.[5]
This VHS content is also included on the DVD Music Videos I.
Critical reception
[edit]According to Compact, this DVD offers "superb disturbing stories, beautiful images" ;[6] as for the documentary on the filming of "Pourvu qu'elles soient douces", it was described as being "subtly perverse".[7] Folk and Rock praised this VHS describing these videos as "blockbusters surpassing one million franc", and underlining the "exceptional score" in terms of sales.[8] The French newspaper Le Provençal also gave a positive analysis of the contents of this VHS.[9] Intimité said this cassette offers "one hour of delight".[10] The videos of this cassette have an "exceptional quality", according to L'Avenir.[11]
On August 7 and 8, 1989, during the first edition of the Nights of the musical audiovisual, the VHS was awarded best French compilation of music videos.[12]
Formats
[edit]This video is available only on VHS.
Track listings
[edit]| No | Video | From Album | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sans contrefaçon" | Ainsi soit je... | 1987 | 8:43 |
| 2 | "Ainsi soit-je..." | Ainsi soit je... | 1988 | 5:23 |
| 3 | "Pourvu qu'elles soient douces" | Ainsi soit je... | 1989 | 17:52 |
+ Backstage of the video "Pourvu qu'elles soient douces" (23:17)
Credits and personnel
[edit]All these videos were directed by Laurent Boutonnat and produced by Toutankhamon. The backstage were filmed by François Hanss.
Certifications and sales
[edit]| Country | Certification | Sales/shipments |
|---|---|---|
| France | 2× Platinum[5][13] | 50,000+ |
References
[edit]- ^ L'Intégrale Mylene Farmer, Erwan Chuberre, 2007, City Ed., p. 327 (ISBN 978-2-35288-108-7)
- ^ Mylène Farmer - La part d'ombre, Caroline Bee, Antoine Bioy & Benjamin Thiry, 2005, Archipel Ed., p. 372
- ^ Télé Vidéo, January 2, 1989, "Les clips de Mylène Farmer" Devant-soi.com[permanent dead link] (Retrieved March 30, 2008)
- ^ Télé Magazine, January 30, 1989, "Mylène Farmer : Les Clips, Vol. II" Devant-soi.com[permanent dead link] (Retrieved March 30, 2008)
- ^ a b Mylène Farmer's videography Mylenefarmeriscalled.net[usurped] (Retrieved January 21, 2008)
- ^ Compact, 1/1989, Sylvie-Anne Balizet Devant-soi.com[permanent dead link] (Retrieved March 19, 2008)
- ^ DISC, 7/1989,"Mylène Farmer - Les Clips, Vol. II" Devant-soi.com[permanent dead link] (Retrieved March 19, 2008)
- ^ Rock and Folk, January 1990 Devant-soi.com[permanent dead link] (Retrieved March 22, 2008)
- ^ Le Provençal, December 13, 1988, "Une tête à claps - Mylène Farmer sort ses clips en vidéo", Christine Georget Devant-soi.com[permanent dead link] (Retrieved March 27, 2008)
- ^ Intimité, April 20, 1989, Vidéo : l'ange roux" Devant-soi.com[permanent dead link] (Retrieved March 30, 2008)
- ^ L'Avenir, March 4, 1989, "Brel, Barbara et... Mylène Farmer" Devant-soi.com (Retrieved March 30, 2008)
- ^ Video 7, October 1989, "Music and night" Devant-soi.com[permanent dead link] (Retrieved March 30, 2008)
- ^ Photo of the certification Innamoramento.free.fr[permanent dead link] (Retrieved March 5, 2008)
