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Anthology - 24 Bit DeLuxe Edition

by Les Hommes Sauvages

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    LES HOMMES SAUVAGES is the passion project of Berlin-based vocalist and songwriter Viola Limpet (Tumbling Hearts) and guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Kristof Hahn (Swans, Pere Ubu, Koolkings).

    After decades-spanning careers in musical genres rang- ing from experimental noise to country, they distilled their love for the sounds of American rock ‘n’ roll, for the melancholy of French chanson, for German innovation in electronic music and for convention-defying British punk/post-punk into three albums: Playtime (2000), Trafic (2004) and Vive la Trance (2011). Hahn and Limpet, both movie buffs, coined the term “rock ‘n’ roll noir” to describe the results of their collaboration.

    The Noir film genre with deep traditions on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean and world-weary protagonists amidst jungles of urban decay encapsulates the sounds of Les Hommes Sauvages. In pursuit of artistic independence and happiness, they invited fellow collaborators and friends whose work they had long admired.

    Some tracks are their own compositions, while others are innovative homages to their idols. The results are an exciting audio treasure hunt, immediately approachable yet full of rewards for the careful listener.


    Belgian painter ALBERT PEPERMANS is highly regarded for his multi-faceted career, ranging from provocative performance pieces that turn artist and audiences themselves into works of art to vibrant images using only ink, paint and paper.

    In his prolific body of work, Pepermans frequently juxtaposes abstract and concrete imagery, lending his works rhythm, energy, and a healthy dose of often spontaneous humor. Since the late 1970s, Pepermans’ works have been featured in solo and group shows in North America and across Europe. His collaboration with the famous Flemish author Hugo Claus resulted in the project “Fabels” and three exhibitions that featured poetry juxtaposed with Pepermans’ works. Cheerful and strong, fearless of conventions, Pepermans’ works capture the essence of rock ‘n’ roll. Presented together in this anthology box set, the works of Les Hommes Sauvages and Albert Pepermans dispel the need for divisions between the sensual worlds of sound and vision.

    After their long respective journeys and experimentation as artists, going through cycles of deconstruction and reconstruction, they have produced works that are accessible and inviting, yet closer attention is rewarded with much more than initially meets the eye and ear. Masters of their respective fields, these kindred spirits join forces in a meeting between cinematic sounds and vibrant visuals.
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Mr. Limpet 04:01
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Sandman 04:58
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Les Lettres 03:51
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Tears 03:58
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Cigarette 03:53
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Regenland 04:56
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Trafic 01:35
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In My Room 06:06
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Contente 04:10
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Le Matin 03:52
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Im Park 04:28
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Trois Jour 04:31
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Jean Genet 03:36
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Astronomy 04:55
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La Rivière 04:26
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Halbe Nacht 04:38

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LES HOMMES SAUVAGES is the passion project of Berlin-based vocalist and songwriter Viola Limpet (Tumbling Hearts) and guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Kristof Hahn (Swans, Pere Ubu, Koolkings).

After decades-spanning careers in musical genres rang-ing from experimental noise to country, they distilled their love for the sounds of American rock ‘n’ roll, for the melancholy of French chanson, for German innovation in electronic music and for convention-defying British punk/post-punk into three albums: Playtime (2000), Trafic (2004) and Vive la Trance (2011). Hahn and Limpet, both movie buffs, coined the term “rock ‘n’ roll noir” to describe the results of their collaboration. The Noir film genre with deep traditions on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean and world-weary protagonists amidst jungles of urban decay encapsulates the sounds of Les Hommes Sauvages. In pursuit of artistic independence and happiness, they invited fellow collaborators and friends whose work they had long admired. Some tracks are their own compositions, while others are innovative homages to their idols. The results are an exciting audio treasure hunt, immediately approachable yet full of rewards for the careful listener.

Belgian painter ALBERT PEPERMANS is highly regarded for his multi-faceted career, ranging from provocative performance pieces that turn artist and audiences themselves into works of art to vibrant images using only ink, paint and paper. In his prolific body of work, Pepermans frequently juxtaposes abstract and concrete imagery, lending his works rhythm, energy, and a healthy dose of often spontaneous humor. Since the late 1970s, Pepermans’ works have been featured in solo and group shows in North America and across Europe. His collaboration with the famous Flemish author Hugo Claus resulted in the project “Fabels” and three exhibitions that featured poetry juxtaposed with Pepermans’ works. Cheerful and strong, fearless of conventions, Pepermans’ works capture the essence of rock ‘n’ roll. Presented together in this anthology box set, the works of Les Hommes Sauvages and Albert Pepermans dispel the need for divisions between the sensual worlds of sound and vision.

After their long respective journeys and experimentation as artists, going through cycles of deconstruction and reconstruction, they have produced works that are accessible and inviting, yet closer attention is rewarded with much more than initially meets the eye and ear. Masters of their respective fields, these kindred spirits join forces in a meeting between cinematic sounds and vibrant visuals.

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released April 23, 2021

LES HOMMES SAUVAGES MEET ALBERT PEPERMANS - ANTHOLOGY


Outer Coverartwork: “Berry 1” by Albert Pepermans – used by kind permission of Domenico and Eva Franceschino
Cover design: Sven Grot / B-99
Text editor: Olaf Soltau
Photos of Les Hommes Sauvages by Stephan Schmidt • Photos of Albert Pepermans by Miles Fischler
Re-Issue Mastering by Tom Meyer at Master & Servant
Executive Producers: Guido Randzio & Carsten Hess


Album 1: PLAYTIME (Tracks 1-10)

Viola Limpet – vox, guitar
Kristof Hahn – guitar, vox, vibes
Thomas Wydler – drums, vibes, percussion
Adrian Hörcher – bass
Eric LeMarechal – paroles

Special Guests:
Chris Spedding – guitar (4/8)
Yoyo Röhm – bass (8)
Giles Schumm – harmonica ( 3/7)
Martin Klingenberg – trumpet (2/10)

Produced by Kristof Hahn & Viola Limpet
Engineered/Recorded by Seba Fell, Ingo Krauss, Kristof Hahn
Artwork: “Red Roses” by Albert Pepermans


Album 2: TRAFIC (Tracks 11-20)

Viola Limpet – vox, guitar
Kristof Hahn – vox, guitar, accordeon, bass
Thomas Wydler – drums, percussion
Thomas Fricke – pedal steel guitar (1 2)
Lou Noak – bass, upright bass (1 4/15)
Moe Jaksch – bass, upright bass ( 17/19)
Yoyo Röhm – bass (11/1 3)
Adrian Hörcher – bass (18)
Toby Dammit – drums (1 1)
Martin Klingenberg – trumpet ( 18)

Produced by Kristof Hahn & Viola Limpet
Engineered/Recorded by Ralph Goldkind, Ingo Krauss,
George Miller, Doug Young, Kristof Hahn
Artwork: “Abstract Blue” by Albert Pepermans


Album 3: Vive La Trance

Viola Limpet – vox, guitar
Kristof Hahn – vox, guitar, bass

Thomas Wydler – drums, percussion (21/2 3/ 27/ 29/30)
Thomas Fietz – drums (22/24/28)
Anthony Pieretti – drums (2 5/ 26)
Stephan Schulz – bass
Gary Schmalzl – guitar
Mike Strauss – keyboards, piano

Special Guests:
Roderick Miller – piano ( 28)
Moe Jaksch – bass (29)
Martin Klingenberg – trumpet (29)
Bela B – vocals (24)

Produced by Kristof Hahn & Viola Limpet
Mixed by Doug Young
Recorded by Tom Schwoll, Kristof Hahn, Ralf Goldkind, Ingo Krauss
Artwork: “Stamps Mix” by Albert Pepermans

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LES HOMMES SAUVAGES Fronted by Kristof Hahn, Viola Limpet and Thomas Wydler, LES HOMMES SAUVAGES is a band-project that comprises a truely fine line-up of musicians from Berlin. Hahn, guitariste, has worked with a variety of artists in the past and covered a bandwidth of styles. ... more

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