Guesch Patti
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Guesch Patti, born Patricia Porasse, is a French singer.
Guesch Patti first started her career at dancing at age 9 when she performed in a ballet at the Opéra National de Paris, working with Roland Petit
, then at contemporary dance with Carolyn Carlson and Pina Bausch, and finally at variety dance on television.
", which was certified gold disc
in France. This song sold more than half a million copies and was ranked #1 in several countries, including France and Italy. Labyrinthe, released a short time after, was also successful : in 1988, it won a Victoire de la Musique
in the category 'Female révélation of the year', which is awarded to best new artists. Another single, "Let Be Must the Queen", was a minor hit, peaking at #25 in France and #21 in Austria.
Her second album, entitled Nomades, was released in January 1990. In spite of an European tour and concerts performed in the US and Canada, the album was less successful than the previous. "L'Homme au tablier vert", "Comment dire" and "Nomades" were the three singles from the album, but were not charted.
In 1992, Patti released her third album, Gobe, which was critically well-received, but considered a commercial failure.
In 1995, her next album, Blonde, strongly marked a musical shift and a more electronic experimentation, with less commercial sounds and new collaborations with many artists including Étienne Daho
(on the song "Blonde") and Françoise Hardy
("Un peu, beaucoup"). There were three singles from this album : "La Marquise", "Blonde" and "Amnésie". In addition, the British filmmaker Peter Greenaway
chose it for the soundtrack of his film The Pillow Book
(1996).
The fifth album, Dernières Nouvelles, released in 2000, highlighted a painful and romance-drama ambiance, strongly tinged with loneliness. A DVD released in March 2002 completed the album. With much musical innovation, this DVD presents a large part of the album, containing choreographed performances and a false interview dealing with existential problems and the condition of the artist. The same year, Patti recorded a duet with Gonzales
for the single entitled "Dans tes yeux".
.
Patti also appeared in films. She made a brief appearance in Claude Lelouch's film Une pour toutes, and also played in Elles, by Luis Galvao Teles, alongside Miou-Miou
, Marthe Keller, Marisa Berenson and Carmen Maura. She continued to go on stage, with plays such as L'Opéra de quat'sous, Les Monologues du vagin and Jésus Camacho 404 284. During the summer of 2006, she was a member of the jury in Dancing Show, broadcast on France 2
in France.
At present, Patti is again taking up music and is preparing a new album.
Early life
Patti was born in Paris, France. She chose her artist name from the nickname she had as a child Guesch. Patti is a nickname for Patricia.Guesch Patti first started her career at dancing at age 9 when she performed in a ballet at the Opéra National de Paris, working with Roland Petit
Roland Petit
Roland Petit was a French choreographer and dancer born in Villemomble, near Paris, France. He trained at the Paris Opéra Ballet school, and became well known for his creative ballets.-Biography:...
, then at contemporary dance with Carolyn Carlson and Pina Bausch, and finally at variety dance on television.
Music
After having accompanied the pianist Yves Gilbert, she decided to begin a singer career and recorded two discs in 1965 that passed unnoticed. In 1984, Patti participated in the trio named 'Dacapo', and had her first solo hit in 1987/1988 with "ÉtienneÉtienne (song)
"Étienne" is a 1987 song recorded by French artist Guesch Patti, from her album, Labyrinthe. It was released as her debut single in late 1987 in several European countries...
", which was certified gold disc
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
in France. This song sold more than half a million copies and was ranked #1 in several countries, including France and Italy. Labyrinthe, released a short time after, was also successful : in 1988, it won a Victoire de la Musique
Victoires de la Musique
Victoires de la musique , is an annual French award ceremony that recognizes the best musical artists of the year.- Male artist of the year :*1985 : Michel Jonasz*1986 : Jean-Jacques Goldman*1987 : Johnny Hallyday...
in the category 'Female révélation of the year', which is awarded to best new artists. Another single, "Let Be Must the Queen", was a minor hit, peaking at #25 in France and #21 in Austria.
Her second album, entitled Nomades, was released in January 1990. In spite of an European tour and concerts performed in the US and Canada, the album was less successful than the previous. "L'Homme au tablier vert", "Comment dire" and "Nomades" were the three singles from the album, but were not charted.
In 1992, Patti released her third album, Gobe, which was critically well-received, but considered a commercial failure.
In 1995, her next album, Blonde, strongly marked a musical shift and a more electronic experimentation, with less commercial sounds and new collaborations with many artists including Étienne Daho
Étienne Daho
Étienne Daho is a French singer, songwriter and record producer who has released a number of synth-driven and rock-surf influenced pop hit singles since 1981.- Career :...
(on the song "Blonde") and Françoise Hardy
Françoise Hardy
Françoise Madeleine Hardy is a French singer, actress and astrologer. Hardy is an iconic figure in fashion, music and style. She is married to the singer and movie actor Jacques Dutronc.-Biography:...
("Un peu, beaucoup"). There were three singles from this album : "La Marquise", "Blonde" and "Amnésie". In addition, the British filmmaker Peter Greenaway
Peter Greenaway
Peter Greenaway, CBE is a British film director. His films are noted for the distinct influence of Renaissance and Baroque painting, and Flemish painting in particular...
chose it for the soundtrack of his film The Pillow Book
The Pillow Book
is a book of observations and musings recorded by Sei Shōnagon during her time as court lady to Empress Consort Teishi during the 990s and early 11th century in Heian Japan. The book was completed in the year 1002....
(1996).
The fifth album, Dernières Nouvelles, released in 2000, highlighted a painful and romance-drama ambiance, strongly tinged with loneliness. A DVD released in March 2002 completed the album. With much musical innovation, this DVD presents a large part of the album, containing choreographed performances and a false interview dealing with existential problems and the condition of the artist. The same year, Patti recorded a duet with Gonzales
Gonzales
Gonzales is a variant spelling of the common Spanish González . It may refer to:-People:*Alberto Gonzales, former U.S. Attorney General...
for the single entitled "Dans tes yeux".
Theatre and films
Following the failure of these albums in the 1990s, Patti decided to abandon music and diversify her artistic experiences. She then continued her dancing career, especially with the show entitled Elle sourit aux larmes, presented at the Theatre des Abbesses in 2001 in which she performed dances from various contemporary choreographers including Odile Duboc, Daniel Larrieu and another specially written for her by Dominique MercyDominique Mercy
Dominique Mercy is a French contemporary dancer. He has been a member, since 1974, of the Tanztheater Wuppertal company of Pina Bausch as well as a choreographer in his own right.-Biography:...
.
Patti also appeared in films. She made a brief appearance in Claude Lelouch's film Une pour toutes, and also played in Elles, by Luis Galvao Teles, alongside Miou-Miou
Miou-Miou
Miou-Miou is a French actress. In her career she has worked with a number of international directors, including Michel Gondry, Bertrand Blier, Yves Boisset, Claude Berri, Jacques Deray, Michel Deville, Diane Kurys, Radu Mihăileanu, Patrice Leconte, Joseph Losey and Louis Malle.-Career:She was born...
, Marthe Keller, Marisa Berenson and Carmen Maura. She continued to go on stage, with plays such as L'Opéra de quat'sous, Les Monologues du vagin and Jésus Camacho 404 284. During the summer of 2006, she was a member of the jury in Dancing Show, broadcast on France 2
France 2
France 2 is a French public national television channel. It is part of the state-owned France Télévisions group, along with France 3, France 4, France 5 and France Ô...
in France.
At present, Patti is again taking up music and is preparing a new album.
Albums
- Labyrinthe (1988)
- Nomades (1990)
- Gobe (1992)
- Blonde (1995)
- Dernières nouvelles (2000)
Singles
- "Somnifères" (1984)
- "ÉtienneÉtienne (song)"Étienne" is a 1987 song recorded by French artist Guesch Patti, from her album, Labyrinthe. It was released as her debut single in late 1987 in several European countries...
" (1987) - "Let be must the queen" (1988)
- "Cul Cul Clan" (1988)
- "Bon anniversaire" (1988)
- "L'homme au tablier vert" (1990)
- "Comment dire" (1990)
- "Nomade" (1990)
- "Wake up" (1992)
- "Mélomane" (1992)
- "La marquise" (1995)
- "Amnésie" (1995)
- "Blonde" (1996)
- "4+1" (including "Étienne" remix) (2000)
- "Dans tes yeux" (duet with GonzalesGonzales (musician)Gonzales, , is a Grammy-nominated Canadian musician currently residing in Paris, France. Though best known for his first MC and electro albums, he is also a pianist, producer, and songwriter....
) (2002) - "Bilingue" (2009)