Les Clips Vol. II
Encyclopedia
Les Clips Vol. II is a VHS
recorded by the French
singer Mylène Farmer
, containing all the singer's videoclips from 1988 to 1989. 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...
For the first time, a special report had been created concerning the shooting of a music video. 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.
This VHS content is also included on the DVD Music Videos I
.
", it was described as being "subtly perverse". Folk and Rock praised this VHS describing these videos as "blockbuster
s surpassing one million franc", and underlining the "exceptional score" in terms of sales. The French newspaper Le Provençal also gave a positive analysis of the contents of this VHS. Intimité said this cassette offers "one hour of delight". The videos of this cassette have an "exceptional quality", according to L'Avenir.
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.
+ Backstage of the video "Pourvu qu'elles soient douces" (23:17)
and produced by Toutankhamon. The backstage were filmed by François Hanss.
VHS
The Video Home System is a consumer-level analog recording videocassette standard developed by Victor Company of Japan ....
recorded by the French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
singer Mylène Farmer
Mylène Farmer
Mylène Farmer, , born Marie-Hélène Jeanne Gautier, , , is a French singer, songwriter, occasional actress and author....
, containing all the singer's videoclips from 1988 to 1989. It was released in December 1988 in France.
This VHS
VHS
The Video Home System is a consumer-level analog recording videocassette standard developed by Victor Company of Japan ....
contains all the three first videos of the singles from the album Ainsi soit je...
Ainsi Soit Je...
Ainsi Soit Je... is the second album by Mylène Farmer, released in April 1988. It contains the hit singles "Sans contrefaçon", "Pourvu qu'elles soient douces" and "Sans logique"...
For the first time, a special report had been created concerning the shooting of a music video. 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.
This VHS content is also included on the DVD Music Videos I
Music Videos I
Music Videos I is a VHS / DVD recorded by the French singer Mylène Farmer, containing all the singer's videoclips from 1985 to 1992. It was released in April 1997 in France....
.
Critical reception
According to Compact, this DVD offers "superb disturbing stories, beautiful images" ; as for the documentary on the filming of "Pourvu qu'elles soient doucesPourvu qu'elles soient douces
"Pourvu qu'elles soient douces" is a 1988 synthpop song by the French artist Mylène Farmer. Third single from her second studio album Ainsi soit je..., it was released on 12 September 1988. Very provocative, the song deals with sodomy and enjoys a very long music video which contains sexual and...
", it was described as being "subtly perverse". Folk and Rock praised this VHS describing these videos as "blockbuster
Blockbuster (entertainment)
Blockbuster, as applied to film or theatre, denotes a very popular or successful production. The entertainment industry use was originally theatrical slang referring to a particularly successful play but is now used primarily by the film industry...
s surpassing one million franc", and underlining the "exceptional score" in terms of sales. The French newspaper Le Provençal also gave a positive analysis of the contents of this VHS. Intimité said this cassette offers "one hour of delight". The videos of this cassette have an "exceptional quality", according to L'Avenir.
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.
Track listings
| No | Video | From Album | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sans contrefaçon Sans contrefaçon "Sans contrefaçon" is a 1987 song recorded by French artist Mylène Farmer. It was released on 16 October 1987 as the first single from her second studio album, Ainsi soit je.... It was a big hit in 1987 and is one of her three best-selling singles. It became a very popular song in France over the... " |
Ainsi soit je... Ainsi Soit Je... Ainsi Soit Je... is the second album by Mylène Farmer, released in April 1988. It contains the hit singles "Sans contrefaçon", "Pourvu qu'elles soient douces" and "Sans logique"... |
1987 | 8:43 |
| 2 | "Ainsi soit-je... Ainsi soit je... (song) "Ainsi soit je..." is a 1988 song recorded by the French artist Mylène Farmer. The song was released as a single twice: as the second single from her second studio album Ainsi soit je... on 4 April 1988, and as the second single in a live version from her second live album Live à Bercy on 20... " |
Ainsi soit je... | 1988 | 5:23 |
| 3 | "Pourvu qu'elles soient douces Pourvu qu'elles soient douces "Pourvu qu'elles soient douces" is a 1988 synthpop song by the French artist Mylène Farmer. Third single from her second studio album Ainsi soit je..., it was released on 12 September 1988. Very provocative, the song deals with sodomy and enjoys a very long music video which contains sexual and... " |
Ainsi soit je... | 1989 | 17:52 |
+ Backstage of the video "Pourvu qu'elles soient douces" (23:17)
Credits and personnel
All these videos were directed by Laurent BoutonnatLaurent Boutonnat
Laurent Pierre Marie Boutonnat is a French composer and film and music video director, best known as the songwriting partner of Mylène Farmer and the director of moody, provocative and literature-inspired music videos.- Career :...
and produced by Toutankhamon. The backstage were filmed by François Hanss.
Certifications and sales
| Country | Certification | Sales/shipments |
|---|---|---|
| France | 2x Platinum | 50,000+ |