Wednesday, September 30, 2026

WeWantSounds adds to their Brigitte Fontaine reissue with "Comme à la Radio: On Air"

In addition to their expanded version of Brigitte Fontaine's Comme à la Radio, WeWantSounds has a 2 LP "On Air" package due. 

Here's the scoop from WeWantSounds...

Wewantsounds is delighted to present "Comme à la Radio: On Air" – a limited-edition 2-LP companion (2,000 copies worldwide due November 20) to its expanded edition of Brigitte Fontaine’s landmark 1970 album "Comme à la Radio" (out October 23 – check out the "Special Edition" available here)

Featuring previously unreleased live recordings made for the French ORTF radio (INA) between 1969 and 1971 with Areski Belkacem and a host of outstanding musicians, the set is complemented by a second LP of unissued studio recordings from Pierre Barouh's Saravah Records vaults, including two instrumental versions of the title track and the complete 10-minute take of “Leo” with the Art Ensemble Of Chicago.

Newly remastered from the original tapes, Comme à la Radio: On Air offers an unique insight into the making of one of the most groundbreaking works in French music.

Includes:

Fascinating live renditions of “Comme à la radio,” “Tanka II,” “L'été l'été,” and “Le Brouillard” featuring Areski Belkacem Robin Kenyatta, Ronnie Beer, Jacques Higelin and more

Previously unissued studio bonuses featuring:

▪ A groundbreaking instrumental version of “Comme À La Radio” plus a newly discovered alternate instrumental take

▪ A complete 10-minute take of “Leo” featuring Art Ensemble of Chicago

▪ An alternative mix of “Tanka II”

4-page bilingual booklet (English/French) featuring an introduction by Benjamin Barouh and an essay by Benoît Mouchart! 

You can pre-order "Comme à la Radio: On Air" (2LP/CD/Digital) right here. 








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