Henri Gougaud - Lo Pastre De Paraulas Le Berger Des Mots Henri Gougaud Canta Occitan

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Review by Julia Fernandes

Album Review: Lo Pastre De Paraulas Le Berger Des Mots – Henri Gougaud Canta Occitan (1974) Alright, let’s talk about this gem of an album. Lo Pastre De Paraulas Le Berger Des Mots by Henri Gougaud is one of those records that sneaks up on you. Released in 1974, it’s a folk masterpiece from France, steeped in the rich traditions of Occitan music. The vibe? Think storytelling meets acoustic daydreaming. It’s like sitting by a fire while someone spins tales of old, but instead of logs crackling, it’s Jean-François Gaël’s guitar and flute doing all the talking. The album blends Chanson and Folk styles effortlessly, with a band lineup that feels more like a family jam session than a polished studio project. You’ve got Philippe Gumplowicz slapping the banjo and guitar, Pierre Buffenoir holding down the bass, and even some tambourine action from Daniel Laloux. It’s a tight-knit crew, and you can tell they’re having fun. Now, onto the tracks. While the whole album’s solid, two songs really stuck with me: “Montségur” and “Ome De Totas Colors.” “Montségur” hits hard—not in a loud way, but emotionally. It’s haunting, man. The violin by Johny D’Agostino weaves through the melody like a ghost, and Henri Gougaud’s voice has this raw, unfiltered quality that makes you feel like he’s whispering secrets directly to you. I couldn’t understand all the lyrics (my Occitan’s rusty, lol), but the mood says everything. It’s reflective, almost mournful, like staring at ancient ruins and wondering who walked there before you. Then there’s “Ome De Totas Colors,” which flips the script entirely. This one’s brighter, almost playful. The percussion from Yves Herwan-Chotard gives it a heartbeat, and the psaltery adds this medieval charm that makes you wanna grab a lute and join in. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to dance barefoot in a field—or at least imagine doing it. There’s something universal about it, like it belongs in every culture’s playlist for joyous moments. What’s wild is how this album manages to feel both timeless and specific. It’s rooted in the Occitan language and traditions, but the emotions are global. Love, loss, resilience—they’re all here, wrapped up in melodies that stick with you long after the record ends. Final thought? Listening to Lo Pastre De Paraulas feels like finding an old book in a dusty corner of a library. At first glance, it seems niche, maybe even forgotten. But once you dive in, you realize it’s full of wisdom and beauty. Funny enough, as I was writing this, my cat curled up next to me, purring loudly, like she was giving her seal of approval too. Weird flex, but I’m rolling with it. Check this album out if you’re into music that tells stories without needing flashy gimmicks.

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Artist: Henri Gougaud
Album: Lo Pastre De Paraulas Le Berger Des Mots Henri Gougaud Canta Occitan
Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Lo Pastre De Paraulas2:33
Cançon Del Vielh Que Sap Pas Res3:19
Ome De Totas Colors1:46
Montségur6:45
Tornarai2:30
Lo Boièr4:17
Capitani3:30
Joana2:05
Vertadier2:51

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Catalog Numbers

CVR MK 130

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
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Companies

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Credits

RoleCredit
Accompanied BySonorhc
Arranged ByJean-François Gaël
ProducerJean-François Gaël
BanjoPhilippe Gumplowicz
BassPierre Buffenoir
FluteJean-François Gaël
GuitarJean-François Gaël, Philippe Gumplowicz
PercussionYves Herwan-Chotard
PsalteryJean-François Gaël
Recorded ByAlain Tydgat, Luc Périni
TambourineDaniel Laloux
ViolinJohny D'Agostino

Notes

Same as Henri Gougaud - Lo Pastre De Paraulas = Le Berger Des Mots (Henri Gougaud Canta Occitan) with inverted photo.

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: SACEM
  • Price Code: Ⓑ

About Henri Gougaud

French poet, writer, singer and songwriter, born in 1936 in Carcassonne, France.

Name Vars

  • Gougaud
  • H. Gougaud
  • H. Gougot
  • H.Gougaud
  • Henry Gougaud
  • M. Gougaud

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The 1974 album *Lo Pastre De Paraulas Le Berger Des Mots* by Henri Gougaud is a hidden gem in the world of folk music. It blends Occitan, a language spoken in southern France, with poetic lyrics and rich instrumentation. What makes it special? Nearly every track features Jean-François Gaël, who not only arranged and produced the album but also played multiple instruments like the flute, guitar, and psaltery. It’s like he was the musical glue holding everything together! The album feels like a journey through storytelling and melody, capturing the essence of French folk traditions. Pretty cool, right?

Comments

heathermccutchen
heathermccutchen
2025-03-16
gramaci per aqueu ralh de lum, fai partida des cançons que parlan au cor
masterpieces210
masterpieces210
2025-03-15
Je ne savais pas que ce disque existait en français. Ce poète-chanteur - compositeur -conteur (il a composé pour Ferrat par ex.) a aussi écrit de beaux romans comme "Bélibaste". Il y a toujours eu connivence entre Bretons et occitans, je connais le plupart de vos chanteurs bretons et bien sur j'ai les vinyles ou cd. J'ai une grand affection pour Glenmor ou Servat (invité d'honneur festival occitan de Rodez 2010) . Amistas (amitiés) pour le Breton.
fabiamihai
fabiamihai
2025-03-15
Pour moi qui possède ce disque en français, c'est très agréable de le découvrir maintenant en occitan.
Merci à l'ami de Bram rencontré à Metz, qui me fit compagnonnage et me fit découvrir les Marti, les Patric et consort. Moi, à titre complémentaire et en bon breton je lui fis connaître Glenmor, Gilles Servat... Ce furent des voyages avec en toîle de fond le fameux "Caveau des Trinitaires
raquelsanchezm
raquelsanchezm
2025-03-15
Des d'Elx, al País Valencià, des de la meua llengua catalana germana a l'occitana he de dir que aquesta cançó m'ha semblat bellíssima en aquesta veu tan occitana, tan càlida i tan pura.