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'''[[Manhattan]]-[[Kabul|Kaboul]]''' is a French song written by [[Renaud Séchan|Renaud]] and composed by [[Jean-Pierre Bucolo]], sung by Renaud in [[duo]] with [[Axelle Red]], in the album ''[[Boucan d'enfer]]'', released in [[2002]]. It was written in the aftermath of the incidents of [[September 11, 2001]] and the [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|War in Afghanistan]]. The song was elected the "Original Song of the Year" at the [[Victoires de la Musique]] 2003 and the "French song of the Year" at [[NRJ Music Awards]] 2003. |
'''[[Manhattan]]-[[Kabul|Kaboul]]''' is a French song written by [[Renaud Séchan|Renaud]] and composed by [[Jean-Pierre Bucolo]], sung by Renaud in [[duo]] with [[Axelle Red]], in the album ''[[Boucan d'enfer]]'', released in [[2002]]. It was written in the aftermath of the incidents of [[September 11, 2001]] and the [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|War in Afghanistan]]. The song was elected the "Original Song of the Year" at the [[Victoires de la Musique]] 2003 and the "French song of the Year" at [[NRJ Music Awards]] 2003. |
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In the text, two victims of the events of 2001 sing about their situations and the causes of their death. Renaud sings as a [[Porto Rico|Porto-Rican]] who works in the [[World Trade Center]] of [[New York]], destroyed on September 11. Axelle Red plays a young [[Afghan]] girl killed during the attack of the coalition forces during the Autumn of 2001. |
In the text, two victims of the events of 2001 sing about their situations and the causes of their death. Renaud sings as a [[Porto Rico|Porto-Rican]] who works in the [[World Trade Center]] of [[New York]], destroyed on [[September 11]]. Axelle Red plays a young [[Afghan]] girl killed during the attack of the coalition forces during the Autumn of 2001. |
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==Symbolism and Imagery== |
==Symbolism and Imagery== |
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The song utilises very good symbolism and imagery, which has a subliminal |
The song utilises very good symbolism and imagery, which has a subliminal religious undetone that is seen throughout the song. The reason for this may be to illustrate that terrorism comes as a result of religion. Eventhough the song is obviously talking about terrorism and its repocutions, it does not directly mention terrorism, but again symbolism is used as a metaphore; "La Violence Eternelle", which obviously transalted to English would be Eternal Violence.<br /> |
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There are many |
There are many religious aspects throughout the song, some are disguised however some are blatantly obvious, such as; l'autel (the alter), les dieux (the gods) and les réligions. |
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==Tracklist== |
==Tracklist== |
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# "Manhattan-Kaboul" (3:52) |
# "Manhattan-Kaboul" (3:52) |
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# "Tout Arrêter..." (3:21) |
# "Tout Arrêter..." (3:21) |
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Revision as of 15:05, 26 June 2007
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Manhattan-Kaboul is a French song written by Renaud and composed by Jean-Pierre Bucolo, sung by Renaud in duo with Axelle Red, in the album Boucan d'enfer, released in 2002. It was written in the aftermath of the incidents of September 11, 2001 and the War in Afghanistan. The song was elected the "Original Song of the Year" at the Victoires de la Musique 2003 and the "French song of the Year" at NRJ Music Awards 2003.
In the text, two victims of the events of 2001 sing about their situations and the causes of their death. Renaud sings as a Porto-Rican who works in the World Trade Center of New York, destroyed on September 11. Axelle Red plays a young Afghan girl killed during the attack of the coalition forces during the Autumn of 2001.
Symbolism and Imagery
The song utilises very good symbolism and imagery, which has a subliminal religious undetone that is seen throughout the song. The reason for this may be to illustrate that terrorism comes as a result of religion. Eventhough the song is obviously talking about terrorism and its repocutions, it does not directly mention terrorism, but again symbolism is used as a metaphore; "La Violence Eternelle", which obviously transalted to English would be Eternal Violence.
There are many religious aspects throughout the song, some are disguised however some are blatantly obvious, such as; l'autel (the alter), les dieux (the gods) and les réligions.
Tracklist
- "Manhattan-Kaboul" (3:52)
- "Tout Arrêter..." (3:21)