“Les Mots”
Single by Mylène Farmer and Seal from the album Les Mots
Released	November 13, 2001
Format	CD single CD maxi 7" maxi Digital download (since 2005)
Recorded	2001, France
Genre	Pop
Length	4:50
Label	Polydor
Writer(s)	Text : Mylène Farmer Music : Laurent Boutonnat
Producer	Laurent Boutonnat
Certification	Gold France, 2002
Mylène Farmer singles chronology
"L'Histoire d'une fée, c'est..." (2001) "Les Mots" (2001) "C'est une belle journée" (2002) Alternate covers 7" maxi CD single - Promo Les Mots track listing "Que mon cœur lâche" (14) "Les Mots" (1) "California" (2) Music Videos IV track listing "Les Mots" (1) "Pardonne-moi" (2) Avant que l'ombre. Mylène Farmer born Mylène Jeanne Gautier (12 September 1961 in Montreal, Canada is a French Singer, Songwriter, occasional Sealhenry Olusegun Olumide Adelo Samuel (born February 19, 1963 in Paddington, London) is a British soul Singer and Les Mots is the first compilation by Mylène Farmer, released on November 26, 2001. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St See also 2001 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2001 Record labels A CD single (abbreviated to CDS) is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single A maxi single or maxi-single is a music single release with more than the usual two tracks (generally an a-side song and a b-side song A gramophone See also 2001 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2001 Record labels This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Polydor Records is a Record label currently headquartered in the UK, and is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both Mylène Farmer born Mylène Jeanne Gautier (12 September 1961 in Montreal, Canada is a French Singer, Songwriter, occasional Laurent Pierre Marie Boutonnat (born June 14[[ 961]] in Paris) is a French Musician and director of films and music videos In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing Laurent Pierre Marie Boutonnat (born June 14[[ 961]] in Paris) is a French Musician and director of films and music videos See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Mylène Farmer born Mylène Jeanne Gautier (12 September 1961 in Montreal, Canada is a French Singer, Songwriter, occasional " L'Histoire d'une fée c'est " is a 2001 song recorded by the French artist Mylène Farmer. " C'est une belle journée " ( French for "It's a Beautiful Day" is a 2001 song recorded by the French artist Mylène Farmer Les Mots is the first compilation by Mylène Farmer, released on November 26, 2001. " Que mon cœur lâche " is a 1992 song recorded by the French artist Mylène Farmer. " California " is a 1995 song recorded by the French artist Mylène Farmer. Music Video IV is a DVD recorded by the French singer Mylène Farmer, containing all the singer's videoclips from 2001 to 2006 " Pardonne-moi " is a 2001 song recorded by the French artist Mylène Farmer. . . à Bercy track listing "Déshabillez-moi" (7) "Les Mots" (8) "Fuck Them All" (9)

"Les Mots" is a 2001 song recorded as a duet by the French artist Mylène Farmer and the English soul singer Seal. " Déshabillez-moi " is a 1967 song first recorded by Franch singer Juliette Greco, then by Mylène Farmer in a studio version in 1988 and " Fuck Them All " is a 2005 song recorded by the French Canadian artist Mylène Farmer. See also 2001 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2001 Record labels A duet is a Musical composition or piece for two Performers In Classical music the term is most often used for a composition for two singers This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Mylène Farmer born Mylène Jeanne Gautier (12 September 1961 in Montreal, Canada is a French Singer, Songwriter, occasional England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Soul music is a Music genre that combines Rhythm and blues and Gospel music, originating in the United States. Sealhenry Olusegun Olumide Adelo Samuel (born February 19, 1963 in Paddington, London) is a British soul Singer and It was the first single from her best of, Les Mots, and was released on November 13, 2002. Les Mots is the first compilation by Mylène Farmer, released on November 26, 2001. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.

It was the third Farmer's duet, after those with Jean-Louis Murat in 1991 and Khaled in 1997, but her first international duet. A duet is a Musical composition or piece for two Performers In Classical music the term is most often used for a composition for two singers Jean-Louis Murat ( 28 January 1952) is the pseudonym of the French singer / songwriter Jean-Louis Bergheaud Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Khaled Hadj Brahim (born 29 February 1960) better known as Khaled (خالد حاج ابراهيم is a Raï singer-songwriter and Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar In addition, "Les Mots" is a bilingual song, containing verses in French (sung by Farmer) and in English (by Seal). French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States In terms of sales, "Les Mots" is the fourth Farmer's biggest success in France, behind "Désenchantée", "Pourvu qu'elles soient douces" and "Sans contrefaçon". This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. " Désenchantée " ( English: "Disenchanted" is a 1990 song recorded by the French singer-songwriter Mylène Farmer. " Pourvu qu'elles soient douces " is a 1988 Synthpop song by the French artist Mylène Farmer. " Sans contrefaçon " is a 1987 song recorded by the French artist Mylène Farmer.

Contents 1 Background and writing 2 Music and lyrics 3 Music video 4 Critical reception 5 Chart performances 6 Performances and cover versions 7 Formats and track listings 8 Versions 9 Credits and personnel 10 Certifications 11 Charts 12 References

Background and writing

In October 2001, the release of the second single from the live album Mylenium Tour, "Regrets", was cancelled because sales of the previous live single "Dessine-moi un mouton" were disappointing (however, the video of "Regrets" has been aired for one week on M6). Mylènium Tour is the third live album by Mylène Farmer, released on December 5, 2000. " Dessine-moi un mouton " is a 1999 song recorded by the French artist Mylène Farmer first in a studio version and then in a live version Métropole 6, known popularly as simply M6, is a French Television service owned by a company called Métropole Télévision. ^[1] But since the summer, various rumours were launched on the Internet about the next Farmer's single. Some said that she would record a song as a duet with an international star, perhaps Bono (singer of U2) or Elton John, since they are close friends of the singer. Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 is an English pop / rock Singer, Composer ^[2] Seal was eventually chosen to sing with Farmer, and at the end of October, the promotional CD single was sent to radio stations. A CD single (abbreviated to CDS) is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single ^[3] At the time, the public learned of the name of the song : "Les Mots".

In an interview, Seal explained that Farmer had proposed to record a single as a duet with him. A duet is a Musical composition or piece for two Performers In Classical music the term is most often used for a composition for two singers It felt flattered, but as he knew nothing about Farmer, he watched her DVD and listened to her albums to see if their two voices blended well. DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is Cover's photographs and the recording were made in Los Angeles, while Farmer was visiting in this city. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West ^[4] However, Seal said in another interview he didn't want to record other duets of the same kind because, according to him, his fans didn't appreciate "Les Mots" and have called this collaboration a "trick". ^[5]

Three new visuals made by Isabel Snyder, showing half-naked Farmer into Seal's arms, illustrate the vinyl's cover. ^[6] The only official remix available on the media, the 'strings's for soul mix', has been directed by Laurent Boutonnat. Laurent Pierre Marie Boutonnat (born June 14[[ 961]] in Paris) is a French Musician and director of films and music videos Following the success of the song, a CD Maxi was launched in Europe about one year after the release of the single, containing "L'Histoire d'une fée, c'est..." (single version, track 3), the previous Farmer's single. A maxi single or maxi-single is a music single release with more than the usual two tracks (generally an a-side song and a b-side song " L'Histoire d'une fée c'est " is a 2001 song recorded by the French artist Mylène Farmer.

The song was performed during the 2006 tour. Avant que l'ombre à Bercy is the Mylène Farmer 's 2006 concert tour in support of her sixth studio album Avant que l'ombre

Music and lyrics

This melancholy song has lyrics pretty simple. Here, "Farmer pays tribute to the words which have enabled her to write her songs, which are also used to express her love". ^[7]

About the song, the French magazine Instant-mag made the following analysis : "On an air melody and worthy flights of Boutonnat, the two voices, paradoxical but complementary, tell us the difficulty communicating and the immense power of words. French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people Where the beautiful voice of Farmer will force up to the break, that of Seal evokes a quiet and sensual strength". ^[8]

One of the verses of "Les Mots" ("And to lives that stoop to notice mine", sung by Seal) resumed the first verse of the Farmer's song "Nous souviendrons-nous" ("Aux vies qui s'abaissent à voir la mienne") which is on her third studio album L'Autre.... Sealhenry Olusegun Olumide Adelo Samuel (born February 19, 1963 in Paddington, London) is a British soul Singer and L'Autre is the third studio album by Mylène Farmer, released on April 9, 1991. ^[9]

Music video

The music video was filmed on October 8 and 9^[6] by Laurent Boutonnat, the songwriting partner of Mylène Farmer, whose last video, "Beyond My Control", was directed in 1992. Laurent Pierre Marie Boutonnat (born June 14[[ 961]] in Paris) is a French Musician and director of films and music videos Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The screenplay was written both by Boutonnat and Farmer, and it was a Requiem Publishing and Stuffed Monkey production. Shot for two days, it cost about 100,000 euros^[10] and it was the first time that Boutonnat used special effects in a Farmer's video. Former teammates of this one did not wish to participate in the production of the video, whereas it was his wish. ^[11]

The two singers have not met to shoot the video. According to some sources, because of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Seal has refused to take a plane to come to France. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. ^[3] However, Seal said to a French magazine the real reason is that their schedules disagreed. ^[4] Thus, the images on which he appears have been filmed separately, in Los Angeles, while Farmer recorded it at Arpajon Studios, in Paris. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city So when, in the video, a man is on the raft along with Farmer, it is a body double. Body Double is a 1984 film directed by Brian De Palma. Starring Craig Wasson, Melanie Griffith, and Dennis Franz. ^[3] Seal stated that Farmer had suffered from the very cold water used during the video's shooting. ^[4] The sea was restored in a studio in a large pool, with a machinery for waves, rain and lightning. This article is about the body of water For other uses see SEA and Seas. A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, or simply a pool, is an artificially enclosed Body of water intended for Swimming or Nearly fifty technicians were on the board. ^[12]

The video features the two singers in the midst of an ocean. Farmer, dressed in a short black skirt, and Seal, stripped to the waist, are on a wooden raft with a small sail and start to row. A raft is any flat floating structure for travel over water It is the most basic of Boat design characterized by the absence of a hull. While Farmer stretches out on the raft, a storm begins to arrive : the wind picks up, the rain falls and lightning illuminates the sky. A storm is any disturbed state of an astronomical body's atmosphere, especially affecting its surface and strongly implying Severe weather. Seal, standing on the raft, is destabilized and falls into the water. Farmer tries to save him giving him her hand, but without success. The night starts to fall and Famer, now alone on the raft, lights a match and puts off it immediately. ^[13]

Initially announced as an adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello,^[11] the video was inspired by Le Radeau de la Méduse, a 1918 Théodore Géricault painting. William Shakespeare ( baptised The Raft of the Medusa (Le Radeau de la Méduse is a work by the French painter Théodore Géricault, and one of the icons of French Romanticism. Year 1918 ( MCMXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Théodore Géricault ( September 26, 1791 &ndash January 26, 1824) was an important French painter and lithographer known for ^[14] Indeed, "the main colors of the video are similar to that in the painting : yellow, sunset, dark, warning of misfortunes. The anatomy of the two singers is filmed with realism and precision (details on the bodies' parts, focus on the grains of skin) and may refer to those of the shipwreckeds in the painting. Finally, the replicas of the raft and the sailing are very resembling". ^[15]

According to Instant-Mag, "the video "Les Mots" - without real screenplay, but rather playing on the aesthetics of colors and the sensual bodies filmed - can be appreciated on two levels : the first, metaphorical (. . . ), refers to the flow of life, its turmoil, its despair, its choices. The lovers are (. . . ) in the "same boat", they "row". When Seal fell in the water, Mylène Farmer doesn't help or can't help him, all interpretations are free. Sealhenry Olusegun Olumide Adelo Samuel (born February 19, 1963 in Paddington, London) is a British soul Singer and Mylène Farmer born Mylène Jeanne Gautier (12 September 1961 in Montreal, Canada is a French Singer, Songwriter, occasional The end of the video may also symbolize the grief, the loss and its ambivalence : Farmer lights a flame, then blows over, master of her own destiny and emotions". ^[16] The journalist Caroline Bee considers the video deals about "the world of dream, with the ocean as a metaphor for life : the turmoil and the fullness, the danger and the calm". ^[12]

The video was first broadcast on M6 on November 7, 2001. Métropole 6, known popularly as simply M6, is a French Television service owned by a company called Métropole Télévision. There were two versions of this video : one for the television, the other for the collector DVD Les Mots. DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is Les Mots is the first compilation by Mylène Farmer, released on November 26, 2001. ^[17]

Critical reception

"Les Mots" was generally very well-received by the public, but was moderately appreciated by the fans. The song has also been nominated as the best duet in the 2002 NRJ Music Awards, but the price was gained by Garou and Céline Dion for their song "Sous le vent". See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The NRJ Music Awards, created in 2000 by the radio station NRJ in partnership with the Television network TF1 takes place every year in mid-January at Céline Marie Claudette Dion ( OC OQ (born March 30 1968 in Charlemagne Quebec) is a Canadian pop Singer " Sous le vent " (meaning "In the Wind" is a duet between Céline Dion and Garou, released on October 29 2001 Farmer, however, obtained for the third time the prize 'Francophone Female Artist of the Year'. ^[2]

Chart performances

Entered the French SNEP Singles Chart directly to #3 on 17 November, the single managed to maintain for many weeks in the top 10. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. On 26 January, thanks to the performance of the song in the show NRJ Music Award on TF1, the single jumped from #9 to #2. for the motorway in Tenerife Spain see TF1 Motorway, for the WWI aircraft Sopwith Camel#(Trench Fighter T However, it was unable to dethrone Star Academy's "La Musique" who topped the chart then. Star Academy is a French Reality tv show produced by the Dutch company Endemol, based on the Spanish format called The single then dropped, first slowly, then faster, totaling after all 17 weeks in the Top 10, 22 weeks in the Top 50 and 28 weeks in the Top 100. ^[18] Certified Gold disc by the SNEP on December 19, that is to say only one month after its release, for selling over 200,000 copies in France,^[19] "Les Mots" only peaked respectively at #32 and #33 in the 2001 and 2002 French singles year end chart, since its running was overlapping the two years. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. ^[20][21]

In the Belgian (Wallonia) Ultratop Singles Chart, the single went straight to number 7 on November 28, and jumped to #2 the week after. Ultratop is the name of the official Belgian Record charts Due to the two different regions ( Flanders and Wallonia) there are two different It stayed another week on this place which was its peak position, and appeared in the Top 10 for a total of 12 weeks. It left the chart after its 18th week of attendance. ^[22] So, with "Les Mots", Farmer obtained in the Belgian Singles Chart both her best performance and her single's longest running. The song was certified Gold disc and, as in France, it ranked in average positions on 2001 and 2002 Annual Singles Charts (respectively #36 and #81), due to its release at the end of the year. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. ^{[23] [24]}

Performances and cover versions

There was only one TV performance : in the NRJ Music Awards 2002, broadcast on TF1, on November 19, 2001. for the motorway in Tenerife Spain see TF1 Motorway, for the WWI aircraft Sopwith Camel#(Trench Fighter T ^[25]

"Les Mots" was performed each evening at the time of 2006 Farmer's concerts, but it was Abe Laboriel, Jr., the drummer, who replaced Seal to sing English verses. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Abe Laboriel Jr is an American Drummer who has worked with Paul McCartney, Sting, Hanson, Sheryl Crow, Fiona Apple A drummer is a Musician who plays a Drum or drums particularly a Drum kit ("drum set" or "trap set" Marching percussion Sealhenry Olusegun Olumide Adelo Samuel (born February 19, 1963 in Paddington, London) is a British soul Singer and

In 2003, the song was covered by the Swedish singers Christer Björkman and Shirley Clamp on their Swedish CD maxi. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Christer Björkman (born August 25 1957 in Borås, Sweden) is a Swedish singer Shirley Natasja Climp, (born February 17 1973 in Borås, Sweden) is a Swedish pop singer "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. A maxi single or maxi-single is a music single release with more than the usual two tracks (generally an a-side song and a b-side song Their version is similar to the original one. ^[17]

Formats and track listings

CD single "Les Mots" (single version) (4:47) "Les Mots" (strings for soul's mix) (4:44) 7" maxi A-side : "Les Mots" (single version) (4:47) B-side : "Les Mots" (strings for soul's mix) (4:44) CD maxi - Europe "Les Mots" (single version) (4:47) "Les Mots" (strings for soul's mix) (4:44) "L'Histoire d'une fée, c'est. . . " (5:00)

Digital download "Les Mots" (4:44) "Les Mots" (live 2006) (5:06) CD single - Promo "Les Mots" (single version) (4:35) CD single - Promo - Luxurious edition "Les Mots" (single version) (4:35) VHS - Promo "Les Mots" (video)

Versions

Official versions

Version	Length	Album	Remixed by	Year	Comment[26]
Album version	4:45	Les Mots		2001	See the previous sections
Single version	4:47			2001	See the previous sections
Promotional version	4:40			2001	The noise of the match at the end is removed. Les Mots is the first compilation by Mylène Farmer, released on November 26, 2001.
Strings for soul's mix	4:44		Laurent Boutonnat	2001	This version is almost sung a cappella, the music being played only by the violins. Laurent Pierre Marie Boutonnat (born June 14[[ 961]] in Paris) is a French Musician and director of films and music videos A cappella (Italian or Latin "From the chapel/choir" Music is Vocal music or Singing without instrumental Accompaniment The violin is a bowed String instrument with four strings usually tuned in Perfect fifths It is the smallest and highest-pitched member The noise of the match at the end is removed.
Live version (recorded in 2006)	5:06	Avant que l'ombre... à Bercy		2006	See Avant que l'ombre... à Bercy (tour)

Unofficial mentionable fan remixes^[27]

• Gericault's Sir mix (5:51)
• Gol's words R. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Avant que l'ombre à Bercy is the fourth live album by Mylène Farmer, released on December 4, 2006. Avant que l'ombre à Bercy is the Mylène Farmer 's 2006 concert tour in support of her sixth studio album Avant que l'ombre mysteriz mix (5:22)
• P. Pascual medusa lounge radio mix (3:21)
• Ygrek's fireproof remix (5:01)
• Moments mix V. 2 - by CRJ (6:00)

Credits and personnel

• Text : Mylène Farmer
• Music : Laurent Boutonnat
• Editions : Requiem Publishing
• Recording company : Polydor
• Photography : Isabel Snyder / aRT miX the agency
• Design : Henry Neu / Com'N. Laurent Pierre Marie Boutonnat (born June 14[[ 961]] in Paris) is a French Musician and director of films and music videos Polydor Records is a Record label currently headquartered in the UK, and is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. B
• Made in the U. S.

Certifications

Country	Certification	Sales certified	Physical sales
Belgium[28]	Gold	25,000
France[19]	Gold	250,000	480,000

Charts

Chart (2001-2002) Peak position Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart[22] 2 Canadian Singles Chart 39 European Singles Chart[29] 8 French Singles Chart[18] 2 French Airplay Chart 2 World Singles Chart[29] 95

Annual chart (2001) Position Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart[23] 36 French Singles Chart[20] 32 Annual chart (2002) Position Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart[24] 81 French Singles Chart[21] 33

References

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