Taï Phong - Taï Phong

Review by Smart Coaching Mexico

Album Review: Taï Phong – Taï Phong So, I stumbled upon this gem from 2015, and honestly, it’s kinda wild how much ground it covers. The album’s got this mix of rock, pop, prog rock, and even some French chanson vibes—like, who doesn’t love a genre mashup that actually works? Released across Canada, Europe, Japan, Russia, the UK, and more, it feels like one of those records that doesn’t just stick to one corner of the world. Warner Bros., WEA, ArsNova—they’ve all had their hands on this thing, which makes sense because it’s packed with layers. The credits alone are a trip. You’ve got Jean-Jacques Goldman playing violin (yeah, that Jean-Jacques Goldman), Khanh shredding on guitar, and Taï handling vocals, bass, and somehow also Moog duties. It’s like everyone brought their A-game. And let’s not forget Claude Gassian’s photography for the cover—it’s simple but has this cool retro-modern vibe that fits the music perfectly. Now, onto the tracks. There are a few standouts, but two really stuck with me: “Sister Jane” and “Fields Of Gold.” “Sister Jane” kicks things off with this haunting melody that grabs you right away. The vocals feel raw yet smooth, like they’re telling you a story you didn’t know you needed to hear. It’s catchy without being overdone, and the acoustic guitar gives it this timeless quality. Honestly, every time I hear it, I’m reminded why people still love classic rock influences mixed with modern touches. Plus, there’s something about the single version that hits different—it’s tighter, sharper, like it knows exactly what it wants to say. Then there’s “Fields Of Gold,” which is just pure magic. Don’t get me wrong, Sting’s original is iconic, but Taï Phong makes it their own here. The arrangement is lush, with synths and strings adding depth, and Taï’s voice brings this emotional weight that sneaks up on you. By the second chorus, you’re either humming along or zoning out completely lost in thought. Either way, it works. One funny thing about this album? Some track titles seem to repeat themselves—like “Goin’ Away” shows up multiple times—but hey, maybe it’s intentional. Kinda like life, right? Things come back around when you least expect them. Overall, Taï Phong isn’t perfect, but it doesn’t need to be. It’s an album that feels alive, like it’s been touched by real hands and hearts. Listening to it feels like flipping through an old photo album—you find moments that make you smile, others that make you think, and a few that leave you scratching your head. But isn’t that what good art’s supposed to do? Oh, and random thought: if this album were a person, it’d probably wear leather boots and carry a sketchbook full of half-finished poems. Just saying.

Artist: Taï Phong
Album: Taï Phong

1993

Rating: 3.82

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Goin' Away	05:44
For years dans years
Goin' away
(If You're Headed) North For Winter	3:13
Crest	3:25
For Years And Years (Cathy)	8:33
Out of the night
Sister Jane	4:04
Fields of gold
Fields Of Gold	7:37
Let Us Play	2:34
Fields Of Gold	7:37
Sister Jane	4:04
Sister Jane (Single Version)	3:08
Goin' Away	5:41
Out Of The Night	11:25
For Years And Years (Cathy)	8:33
Goin' Away	5:41

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Catalog Numbers

Labels

Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records, Wea
WEA
ArsNova, WEA
Wea Music
Warner Bros. Records Inc., Wea, Warner Bros. Records
Esoteric Recordings
Warner Bros. Records, WEA

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escuchar en línea
online luisteren
lytte på nettet
ascolta in linea
kuunnella verkossa
lyssna på nätet
écouter en ligne
online anhören
ouvir online

Formats

Vinyl
LP
Album
Reissue
Gatefold
CD
Limited Edition
Remastered
Paper Sleeve
Test Pressing
Unofficial Release
Cassette
Stereo
Gatefold Vinyl
SHM-CD
Promo
7" size box
Orange

Companies

Role	Company
Distributed By	WEA Filipacchi Music
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Wea Music
Copyright (c)	Wea Music
Recorded At	Studios I.P.
Mixed At	Studios I.P.
Printed By	Glory, Asnières
Pressed By	MPO
Manufactured By	Warner Music Japan Inc.
Made By	Warner-Pioneer Corporation
Record Company	WEA Music
Published By	You You Music
Lacquer Cut At	C.I.D.I.S. Louviers

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	Taï Phong
Cover	Lang
Drums	Stephan Caussarieu
Percussion	Stephan Caussarieu
Engineer	Georges Blumenfeld, Jean-Pierre Pouret
Executive Producer	Dominique Lamblin
Mixed By	Andy Scott, Philippe Beaucamp
Photography By	Claude Gassian
Piano	Jean-Alain Gardet
Organ	Jean-Alain Gardet
Synthesizer	Jean-Alain Gardet
Keyboards	Jean-Alain Gardet
Producer	Jean Mareska
Vocals	Taï
Bass	Taï
Acoustic Guitar	Taï
Electric Guitar	Khanh
Slide Guitar	Khanh
Violin	J.J. Goldman
Design	Lang
Executive-Producer	Dominic Lamblin
Remastered By	Isao Kikuchi
Guitar	Khanh
Liner Notes	Katsuhiko "Luna" Hayashi, 伊藤政則
Supervised By	伊藤政則
Written-By	Jean-Alain Gardet (tracks: 3), J.J. Goldman (tracks: 1), Khanh-Maï (tracks: 2, 6), Taï-Sinh (tracks: 4, 5, 6)
Bass-guitar-vocals-moog	Tai Sinh
Drums-percussions	Stephan Caussarieu
Vocal-guitar-violin	Jean-Jaques Goldman
Vocals-guitar	Khanh Mai

Notes

Category appears as 56124 on back cover and as 56 124 on disc labels.
Reissue not before 1979 considering price code.
Recorded & mixed at I.P. Studios February & March 1975.
Comes in a CD sized papersleeve album replica (gatefold), with Obi-strip and insert of notes mostly in Japanese.
Tracks 7 to 9 are bonus tracks.
(P)2007 Warner Bros. Records Inc.
(P) & (C)2007 WEA International Inc.
Rare promo copy "Ungeprüftes Muster Unverkäuflich"
see photos!
℗1975 WEA Filipacchi Music
Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation, Japan
Released in a jewel case with Japanese extra booklet and an obi.
Slightly different from the other WEA-press. This has the traditional Warner Bros label picture (se images). Both pressings have identical label number on the top right corner of the back sleeve, albeit a different style/brand (se images).
The track list on the back sleeve has a wrong running order. The order listed on the vinyl sleeve and from the actual songs on the record are correct. This is identical to the other press as well.
Total playing time: 41'05"
On the back cover and CD surface:
Разрешение РАО от 15.05.199 №44
Unofficial release packaged in a jewel case, includes 4 page booklet.
imp MPO Disques
To fit into the design, the track list on the back cover is sorted by the length of the typo and not by running order. This is identical to the other releases as well.
Sister Jane on the record labels.
Reissue with SHM-CD format. Comes with a description and lyrics (partially not included). Available for a limited time of period until February 19, 2016.
Comes in a Jewel case, with Obi-strip and insert with lyrics and notes mostly in Japanese.
Gatefold textured cover (outside & inside)
Printed in France
Pressed in Germany
(p) (c) 1975 - WEA FILIPACCHI MUSIC
Reissue not released before 1979 considering price code.
Printed on CD:
Made in Germany
℗ 1975 Warner Music France
Similar to Taï Phong - Taï Phong but has different outer ring text on label.
"SAMPLE NOT FOR SALE" is written twice on the upper side of the inner mould of the disc.
Titled "Sister Jane" on the record labels.
℗ © 1975 WEA filipacchi music
Printed on cd:
Recorded in March 1975
Orange tape / Orange box
Comes with 8 pages booklet, mostly in Japanese
Original French issue with palm trees on labels and price code B.
Later issue on cream-coloured labels here
The track list on the back sleeve has a wrong running order. The order listed on the vinyl sleeve and from the actual songs on the record are correct. This is identical to the other release as well.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Label side A): (56 124 A)
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): (56 124 B)
Matrix / Runout (Stamped side A): MPO WEA 56124 A
Matrix / Runout (Stamped side B): MPO WEA 56124 B
Price Code: WE 3④1
Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
Barcode: 4943674068111
Rights Society: Jasrac
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): WPCR-12520 MT 263
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI LT46
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 2884
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): WPCR-12520 1
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L154
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 28T5
Label Code: 0392
Other (Price): ¥2,500
Barcode (Printed): 4 943674 171620
Barcode (Scanned): 4943674171620
Rights Society: JASRAC
Rights Society: SACEM
Barcode: none
Mastering SID Code: none
Matrix / Runout: AN 99 - 044
Price Code: WE 835
Rights Society: SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL
Price Code: WE 441
Rights Society: GEMA
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side 1): WEA 56 124-A PF Manufactured in Germany
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side 2): WEA 56 124-B PF Manufactured in Germany
Rights Society: GEMA/Biem
Barcode: 0 22924 49864
Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM
Rights Society (Inlay): SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL
Price Code (France): WE 421
Price Code (Germany): Y
Matrix / Runout (Etched Side A): R/S Alsdorf 56124 Ax RME
Matrix / Runout (Etched Side B): R/S Alsdorf 56124 Bx RME
Label Code: LC 0392
Price Code: WE 381
Barcode: 4943674220069
Barcode (Scanned): 4988053606096
Matrix / Runout: WMC5-0609 1A2 TO
Matrix / Runout (Etched Side A): R/S Alsdorf 56124 A RME
Matrix / Runout (Etched Side B): R/S Alsdorf 56124 B RME
Price Code: WE 341
Barcode: 7 4509-96264-2 6
Matrix / Runout: 450996264-2 WME
Mould SID Code: IFPI 05N0
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, stamped): MPO WEA 56124 A
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, stamped): MPO WEA 56124 B
Barcode: Promo Sticker over the Barcode
Matrix / Runout: WPCR-12520 1
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L154
Mould SID Code: IFPI 28T5
Barcode (Text): 7 4509-96264-2 6
Barcode (Scanned): 745099626426
Matrix / Runout: CD 450996264-2.2 V01
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L012
Mould SID Code: IFPI 05R4
Barcode: 5013929716926
Rights Society: SACEM/SACD/SDRM/SGDL
Price Code: Ⓑ
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: Side A, stamped): WAR 56124 LPL 4277 1Y KHANH 380 CIDIS Λ 20
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1: Side B, stamped): WAR 56124 LPL 4277 2Y 380 CIDIS KHANH Λ 17
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2: Side B, stamped): WAR 56124 LPL 4277 1Y KHANH 380 CIDIS Λ 2
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2: Side B, stamped): WAR 56124 LPL 4277 2Y 380 CIDIS KHANH Λ 2

About Taï Phong

French progressive band founded by Vietnamese brothers Taï Sinh and Khanh Maï.

Name Vars

Tai Phong
Tai-Phong
Thaï Phong
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Members

Jean-Jacques Goldman
Michael Jones
Marc Perrier
Pascal Wuthrich
Stephan Caussarieu
Khanh Maï
Taï Sinh
Jean-Alain Gardet
Hervé Acosta

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s an interesting fact about the album *Taï Phong* by Taï Phong: The track "Fields of Gold" has multiple versions listed, which might sound like a small detail, but it shows how much care went into perfecting this song. It’s not just one take—they clearly wanted it just right. Plus, Jean-Jacques Goldman, a legendary French musician, played violin and provided vocals for the album. That’s kind of a big deal because Goldman is better known as a solo artist and songwriter, so his involvement adds a unique layer to the project. Oh, and get this—the album was released in 2015 but features talents from all over Europe, blending rock, pop, and even traditional Western European sounds. It’s like a musical melting pot with serious star power behind it.