CREDITS
"Don't you wonder sometimes - 'bout sound and vision ?"
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The sound :
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"THE MAZE" and all related singles :
All songs written by : Johann Evanno, Michel André Jouveaux, David Spatola.
Except : “Adrenalin”, “Twenty First Century Slave,” “Pray for Rain” & “Chameleon” – written by Julien Boucq, Johann Evanno, Michel André Jouveaux, David Spatola; “Hey you” – written by Roger Waters, originally performed by Pink Floyd; “The Morning After” – written by Michel André Jouveaux.
Arranged & performed by :
Johann Evanno – drums, percussion, additional drum programming, backing vocals.
Michel André Jouveaux – lead & backing vocals, keyboards & programming.
David Spatola – guitars, bass, additional keyboards & programming, backing vocals.
With :
Julien Boucq – lead guitars on “Adrenalin” & “Twenty First Century Slave,” solo on “Pray for Rain,” solo composition on “Hey You.”
Pre-production help & inspiration on “Adrenalin” by Hervé Guillemard.
Produced by TRANK with Yvan Barone.
Recorded by Yvan “Monsieur le Baron” Barone at Ella Recordings, with assistance & hosting by Serge “SSL” Fernex – and at le Château, with assistance & editing by Matis Barone. Mixed by Brian “Bagpipes” Robbins in North Berge, N.J. - except “Hey You” & “Morning After” mixed by Yvan Barone @ Le Château. Mastered by Andy VanDette @ The Engine Room, NYC.
Thank you's : friends, families, fans – you know who you are, and so do we.
Dodie, Emma, Esther, Susete, Angela, Eugene for the Greek check, Alex @ M&O.
Thank you Julien for starting this with us – plus the laughs and the blue streak.
Welcome Nico & Arnaud – we cannot wait to perform these songs with you.
Made without Auto Tune, Artificial Intelligence, sweeteners or preservatives. There is love in every note.
Copyright 2024 TRANKMUSIC, except “Hey You” Copyright 1979 Pink Floyd Records.
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"THE ROPES" and all related singles :
Written, composed, arranged and performed by TRANK : Julien Boucq (guitars and effects) / Johann Evanno (drums and percussion) / Michel André Jouveaux (vocals, keyboards and programming) / David Spatola (bass).
Recording and additional arrangements by Yvan Barone.
Produced by TRANK with Yvan Barone.
Mixed by Brian Robbins. Digital editing by Harry Maisonneuve. Mastered by Andy VanDette @ The Engine Room, NYC.
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"Live @ Unplugged @ Alternate Studios" :
All songs written by Julien Boucq / Michel André Jouveaux.
Except "Enjoy the Silence" written by Martin L. Gore, originally performed by Depeche Mode.
Arranged & performed by TRANK : Julien Boucq (guitars) / Johann Evanno (drums) / Michel André Jouveaux (vocals & programming) / David Spatola (bass). Produced, engineered, mixed & mastered by Yvan Barone. Acoustic guitar kindly provided by Gibson - our thanks to them.
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"Midlife Noises" E.P. :
Written & composed by Julien Boucq / Michel André Jouveaux.
Arranged & performed by TRANK : Julien Boucq (guitars) / Johann Evanno (drums) / Max Fridière (bass) / Michel André Jouveaux (vocals, keyboards and programming).
Since the recording of "Midlife Noises", David Spatola has replaced Max on bass.
Produced by TRANK with Yvan Barone. Engineered by Yvan Barone @ Studio des Forces Motrices, Genève, & Le Château, Vallières.Assistant engineer and digital editing @ Studio des Forces Motrices by David "the Host" Weber. Mixed by Yvan Barone @ Le Château, Vallières. Mastered by Andy VanDette - The Engine Room, NYC.
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TRANK use Ultimate Ears Pro custom in-ear monitoring and Blue microphones.
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The vision :
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All videos written, directed & edited by Alban "Apple Pay" Verneret.
Assisted by Adrien Ross ("In Troubled Times" / "Bend or Break" / "Undress to Kill" / "Chrome" / "The Ropes") / Dodie (all others).
"Twenty First Century Slave" starring Lorianne Valentin & Olivia Evanno - plus I Cinque Del & our galaxy of TRANK friends & extras.
"Bend or Break" starring Virginie Georges a.k.a. "Mamzelle Viviane."
"The Ropes" shot at InVisu Studios, Paris – Assistant director and photographer Adrien Rossero, make-up Elsa Nyamé. Talent : Ada Ardente (Instagram : @ada.ardente), May Dosem & Shibartiste.
Except :
Video for "Take the Money & Run" :
Written & directed by Jean Baptiste Andrea (yes, THAT one; he can also write. Annoyingly talented man.).
Cinematography & editing by Julien Gayot.
Featuring - in order of appearance : Lilian Lloyd, Emilie Deville, Jacky Merteau, Loïc Mordasini, Maria Fitzi, Quentin Gayot.
Location Unit : Maude Turcotte, Quentin Gayot. Gaffer : Sophie Poncin. US Truck driving and maintenance : Jean-Paul "Martigues" Lavialle.
Production supervision : Julien Gayot with Julien Vicaire, for WATTSon.
Thank you's : La Clusaz : Sylvie Pollet-Villard, Emilie Meuret & team, L'office du Tourisme de La Clusaz, Mr. Peronno from the La Clusaz town Police; Bernard Collomb-Gros; Drone Capture System : Dominique Reginensi; Visuals Switzerland : Philippe Romi; SAS Jorland : Sylvain Jorland; Sonia Rossier for precious contacts and Benoît Monney for technical support. And all our Kissbankers - we know who you are.
Videos "Live @ Unplugged @ Alternate Studios" :
Filmed by TRANK with fixed cameras during the actual live performance and recording. Editing by Julien Boucq.
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All sleeves :
Design & photography by Alban Verneret.
Website :
Background design Alban Verneret, from the sleeve of "THE MAZE."
Live photography by Alban Verneret, Esther W. Pink, Laura Gilli, Denis Charmot - except where noted. Backstage photography by Emilie Deville.
Design & typography by M.J.
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Jewels & accessories (yes, we are shallow, but tasteful) :
2SAINTS jewels (https://2saints.paris/).
Linkki jewels (https://linkkijewels.com/).
TODD & MARLON for the watch (https://www.toddandmarlon.com/).
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Most of all :
Thank YOU for listening to the music, joining our concerts and making them such an amazing experience for us. TRANK are a proudly and fiercely independent band, and where we go, we go because of you.
There will be more.