Couleur Gainsbourg

Couleur Gainsbourg is a concert band medley celebrating the unique musical world of Serge Gainsbourg, one of the most influential French composers and songwriters.

This arrangement brings together six iconic songs from Gainsbourg’s repertoire, offering concert bands the opportunity to explore the diversity of his writing through contrasting melodies, rhythms and musical atmospheres.

The medley features Harley Davidson, Les p’tits papiers, Elisa, Couleur café, Les sucettes and Poupée de cire, poupée de son.

From the energetic and distinctive character of Harley Davidson to the colourful rhythms of Couleur café, the melodic atmosphere of Elisa and the instantly recognisable Poupée de cire, poupée de son, Couleur Gainsbourg offers a varied and accessible musical journey through French chanson.

Designed specifically for concert band, this medley highlights the different instrumental colours of the ensemble while introducing audiences to some of Serge Gainsbourg’s best-known songs.

Couleur Gainsbourg is suitable for concerts, French music programmes, cultural events and concert band performances, offering musicians and audiences a lively introduction to the unmistakable sound and atmosphere of Gainsbourg’s music.