Les Freres Jacques DVD French Cabaret Quartet FRENCH ONLY

Les Fr\u00E8res Jacques (The Jacques Brothers) were a highly influential French vocal and cabaret quartet active from 1946 to 1982. They were not actually brothers, but a group of four friends who brought a unique and theatrical style to French song. The members were:\n--\nAndr\u00E9 Bellec\n--\nGeorges Bellec\n--\nFran\u00E7ois Soubeyran\n--\nPaul Tourenne\nThe Group's Style and Significance\n\nLes Fr\u00E8res Jacques were pioneers in a number of ways:\n--\nTheatrical Performance: Their live shows were meticulously staged and choreographed. They would dress in simple, matching stage costumes (often a black leotard and colored tights) to focus the audience's attention on their movements and the storytelling in their songs. They blended singing with mime, physical comedy, and highly stylized gestures.\n--\nUnique Vocal Arrangements: They were known for their tight, multi-part harmonies and their ability to use their voices to create sound effects and mimic different instruments.\n--\n.