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At The Movies

by 8 1/2 Souvenirs

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    After more than 20 years, 8½ Souvenirs released their CD: At The Movies, produced by Charlie Sexton. 

    CD comes with a 10 page insert including all the song lyrics, photos and liner notes.

    The music is a multilingual musical confluence of European cafe society, hot club, circus swing, and jazz with songs in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. They are heavily influenced by both jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt ("Souvenirs") and Nino Rota, composer of Federico Fellini's film 8 ½. At The Movies is their "what if we only get to make one more record, what do we want people to hear" album. It is a collection of songs the band has been playing weekly at their C-Boy's Heart & Soul residency since they reunited in 2014, and the album is as eclectic as the band.

    At The Movies was recorded at Churchhouse Studios in Austin, TX, with David Boyle engineering. The album credits include Kathy Benayoun (executive producer, vocals, kazoo, claves), Olivier Giraud (guitar, vocals, writer, analog synth, whistling), Dan Walton (pianoforte, accordion, Hammond organ, analog synth), Todd Wulfmeyer (contrabass), and Robb Kidd (drums, percussion). Charlie also adds his Oud, Bouzouki, Mandocello, Guitar, and vocals on various tracks.

    Tony Scalzo of Fastball said, “I have known them since I moved to town in the 90s and have always admired their musicianship and aesthetic. I ran into my old friend, Kathy Benayoun, their original and current lead-vocalist, and she said they would soon be recording a new album with Charlie Sexton producing. I immediately asked her if she’d be interested in working up a French-language version of our song, The Way, and she agreed it could work well. Guitarist and musical director Olivier Giraud worked out the lyrics to not only fit the original vibe of the song but tell the story in a new and refreshing way. I got together with the band, and we talked about how this version would appeal to French ears and bring it to an audience who may not be familiar with the song. I had initially agreed to join them in the studio, but Covid made that impossible. I watched and waited from afar as the band went to work with Charlie, and soon, I had a mix to listen to. I think this is the best cover of the song I’ve yet to hear.”

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1.
Bei Mir 06:07
Of all the boys I’ve known, and I’ve known some When I first met you I was lonesome Then you came in sight and my heart grew light And this whole world seemed new to me You’re really swell, I have to admit you Deserve expressions that really fit you So I wrack my brain trying to explain All the things that you do to me Bei mir bist du schӧn, let me explain Bei mir bist du schӧn, means you’re grand Bei mir bist du schӧn, let me explain It means that you’re the fairest in the land I could say bella, bella, or even sehr wunderbar Each language only helps me tell you how great you are Bei mir bist du schӧn, again I explain It means that I am begging for your hand Bei mir bist du schӧn, it’s such an old refrain and though I should explain It means that your the greatest in the land Bei mir bist du schӧn, I’ve heard it all before and though I should explain It means that I am begging for your hand I could say bella, bella, or even sehr wunderbar Each language only helps me tell you how great you are Bei mir bist du schӧn, again I explain Just kiss me and say you’ll understand
2.
Dream, dream, dream, dream Dream, dream, dream, dream Often I wonder where lost hours fly Deep down the mind where memories lie Where do they go? Where do they go? Where do they go, the full hearted people That nobody cared about after all May be some other place May be some other place Some other place, a land of their own Far from their fate Far from the good looking people Good looking faces We twist and we turn and we struggle in vain What we know is driving us insane Ignorance is bliss in the kingdom of freaks We know that the only thinking left for us to do is Dream, dream, dream, dream Dream, dream, dream, dream Good looking lips ornamented with lies Wiping away all the hope and desire Oh where is it? Where is desire? It’s down in the bottom under secrets and lies Deep down the bottle where memories lie All the memories Where is desire? Where do they go? Where do they go? Where do they go?
3.
Benjis 02:36
Benjis Benjis for Bob Benjis Benjis for Bob Benjis Benjis Benjis Lechuga para Roberto Lechuga para Roberto Benjis Benjis Wa wa Now Bob gives Benjis Benjis to Ray We may know why But cannot say We may know why We must know why But cannot say Repollo para Ramon Repollo para Ramon Benjis, Benjis Wa, wa Benjis, Benjis Wa, wa Now our job is done No longer can we have fun No more Benjis No more Benjis For anyone No more Benjis For anyone No more Benjis For anyone No more Benjis Wa, wa
4.
C'est une étrange affaire De bien avant la guerre Concernant une femme Tout habillée de noir Qui dans toute sa gloire De bien des hommes était la flamme Les séduisait en robe de soie Les attirait dans les coins noirs Et là commençait la drame De ces hommes il y eut' un Malin comme un Lutin Commissaire de metier il su gagne Le coeur de la Femme Araignée Il la fit arrêter, et elle fut condamnée Pour le restant ses jours A manger de navets Pour tous les déjeuners Spider Lady, spider web Spider Ogre in spite of her said My fate, my love, my life is all overplayed Away, away, away C'est une étrange affaire De bien avant la guerre Concernant une femme Qu'on connaissait comme La Femme Araignée Spider Lady, spider web Spider Ogre in spite of her said My fate, my love, my life is all overplayed Away, away, away C'est une étrange affaire De bien avant la guerre Concernant une femme Qu'on connaissait comme La Femme Araignée C'est une étrange affaire De bien avant la guerre Concernant une femme Qu'on connaissait comme La Femme Araignée
5.
Le Way 04:31
Juste un regard, scella leur destin Avant le soir, ils seraient loin Remplis d’espoir, la main dans la main Avec leur amour (sans mémoire), pour tracer le chemin Ils vidèrent leurs verres, si mirent a parler De choses essentielles, trop longtemp ignorer Quand l’auto stoppa, ils se mirent à marcher Mais où allaient-ils sans savoir où les menaient leur pas On pouvait voir dans leurs yeux Le chemin pavé d’or et fuyant Le soleil jouait dans leur cheveux d’argent Insouciants ils n’aurait plus jamais froid maintenant Et sous de cieux éternellement bleus Sans même se retourner A jamais amoureux, ils se sont effacés Bien tous les deux, bien plus heureux maintenant - nos parents La maison s’éveille, les enfants sont grands La nuit nous conseil, mais nous vole nos parents Ils ont tout laissé, sans penser plus que ça Mais où allaient-ils sans savoir où les menaient leur pas
6.
Zazie 04:42
You were a girl in search of a mystery, far and wide You were so young, intoxicatingly bright inside A rebel coin, a wishing well The city streets can give you hell But Zazie, you're my star Sweetheart, don't wander too far Zazie, nobody's baby Oh, Zazie, be my sweetheart tonight I think of you when life gets me blue and I'm restless inside The fearless little one that you are is so open wide The thing to do, a place to be It's tough being grown up you see But Zazie, you're my star Sweetheart, don't wander too far Zazie, nobody's baby Oh, Zazie, be my sweetheart tonight OOHOH Zazie, nobody's baby Oh, Zazie, be my sweetheart tonight The streets were so much sweeter when you used to pass me by You dazzled us with wisdom and wonder, how can I Ever be the same again I will always call you my friend Oh Zazie, you are my star Sweetheart, don't wander too far OOHOH Zazie, nobody's baby Oh, Zazie, be my sweetheart tonight
7.
OOOOWAH Feel this music lift me off the ground OOOOWAH Feel the bellows chilling out my spine I didn’t mean to dust it off or play it back Once again I tried too hard to cross the tracks Sorry if my eyes drop when the bellows mellow out I can’t help myself, why should I? OOOOWAH Black & White keys turn my soul off white OOOOWAH With wrecked scales like poker strikes on bars I didn’t mean to dust it off or play it back Once again I tried too hard to cross the tracks Sorry if my eyes drop when the bellows mellow out I can’t help myself, why should I? OOOOWAH Tiptoe on a stiff road bound to crack OOOOWAH Tiptoe on a stiff road bound to ... Tiptoe on a stiff road bound to ... Tiptoe on a stiff road bound to ...
8.
Cafuné 04:35
Cafuné Quiero estar contigo para siempre Cafuné Durma con os anjinhos meu lindo Cafuné Beijos, Beijinhos, Beijâo Of all the other moments to borrow Of all the other moments to borrow For Eternity…For Eternity Des petales tombent en avalanche Des petales tombent en avalanche Beijos, Beijinhos, Beijâo Of all the other moments to borrow Of all the other moments to borrow For Eternity…For Eternity Cafuné Cafuné Cafuné Des petales tombent en avalanche
9.
Via Con Me 02:38
Via via Vieni via di qui Niente più ti lega a questi luoghi Neanche questi fiori azzurri Via via Neanche questo tempo grigio Pieno di musiche E di uomini che ti son piaciuti It's wonderful It's wonderful It's wonderful Good luck my baby It's wonderful It's wonderful It's wonderful I dream of you Via via Vieni via con me Entri in questo amore buio Non perderti per niente al mondo Via via Non perderti per niente al mondo Lo spettacolo d'arte varia Di uno innamorato di te It's wonderful It's wonderful It's wonderful Good luck my baby It's wonderful It's wonderful It's wonderful I dream of you Via via Vieni via con me Entra in questo amore buio Pieno di uomini Via Entra e fatti un bagno caldo C'è un accappatoio azzurro Fuori piove, è un mondo freddo Ah, it's wonderful It's wonderful It's wonderful Good luck my baby It's wonderful It's wonderful It's wonderful I dream of you
10.

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8½ Souvenirs, after 20+ years, have released their album At The Movies, produced by Charlie Sexton. The music is a multilingual musical confluence of European cafe society, hot club, circus swing, and jazz with English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese songs. The songs are heavily influenced by jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt ("Souvenirs") and Nino Rota, composer of Federico Fellini's film 8 ½. At The Movies is their "IF we only get to make one more record, what do we want people to hear" album (we certainly hope there will be more). It is a collection of songs the band has been playing weekly at their C-Boy's Heart & Soul residency since they reunited in 2014, and the album is as eclectic as the band. Thanks for your support!!!

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released August 20, 2021

Kathy Benayoun - Vocals, Kazoo, Claves
Olivier Giraud - Guitar, Vocals, Analog Synth, Whistling
Dan Walton - Pianoforte, Accordion, Hammond B3 Organ, Analog Synth
Todd Wulfmeyer - Contrabass
Robb Kidd - Drums, Percussion
Other Instruments:
Charlie Sexton - Guitar, Oud, Bouzouki, Mandocello, Percussion, Vocals
Produced by Charlie Sexton
Engineered by David Boyle
Mixed by Charlie Sexton & David Boyle
Recorded and Mixed at Churchhouse Studios in Austin, TX
Mastered by Michael Fossenkemper
Executive Producer: Kathy Benayoun
Cover Photo: Christian De Massis

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8 1/2 Souvenirs Austin, Texas

8 1/2 Souvenirs reunited in 2014, after a 20-year break. NEW ALBUM “At The Movies”, produced by Charlie Sexton, out NOW!
Kathy Benayoun (neé Kiser) - vox & percussion
Olivier Giraud - vox & guitar
Dan Walton - piano & accordion
Todd Wulfmeyer - contrabass
Robb Kidd - drums
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