Ta Main
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"Ta Main" is a 2008 song recorded by French singer-songwriter
Grégoire and produced by Franck Authié under My Major Company label. It was the third single
from his debut album Toi + Moi
and was released in April 2009. It became a hit in Belgium, and in France where it was much aired both on radio and on television.
Grégoire explained that the song was improvised one day on piano
when the album was recording, and it seemed obvious to producer Franck Authié and himself to include the song in the track listing. As indicated at the end of the video, the song is dedicated to the two deceded brothers of the singer, named Nicolas and Ludovic. About the writing, Grégoire also said: "Ta Main" was also made to have a double meaning so that a couple can also be appropriated. (...) [People] were saying at first that I had certainly written for a girlfriend but that they took it for their grandfather who had just passed away, a friend died... (...) I had the idea that the song is fairly general and that everyone finds his story. I did not ultimately impose mine and people have themselves taken in the first sense. It's very moving. I learned that this song is much aired at funerals."
"Ta Main" deals with a particularly painful separation as it was not chosen and was provoked by the death. In the lyrics, the singer expresses the fact that we are forced to live without the loved one and accept it somehow, despite the lack which results of this situation.
A CD single promo was sent to stations radio on 20 April 2009. A music video was shoot in Brussel and features actress and model
Inés Sastre
who appears lip-synching the song.
As sign of popularity, the song was included on the notable compilation NRJ Music Awards 2010
, and the music video is also available on the third CD of the collector version.
In 2010, the song was covered by Les Enfoirés
for their album 2010: Les Enfoirés... la crise de nerfs!. This version was produced by Guy Delacroix and was released as single on 19 April 2010. The verses are sung by Mimie Mathy
, Renan Luce
, Zazie
, Maurane
and MC Solaar
, and the refrain are performed by all the singers. The single peaked at number 37 on the Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart.
1 Version by Les Enfoirés
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Grégoire and produced by Franck Authié under My Major Company label. It was the third single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
from his debut album Toi + Moi
Toi + Moi
Toi + Moi is a 2008 album recorded by French singer Grégoire. It was his debut album released in September 2008 and achieved huge success in France and Belgium where it reached the top five. In France, it hit number-one in its 42nd and 47th weeks...
and was released in April 2009. It became a hit in Belgium, and in France where it was much aired both on radio and on television.
Background and writing
On 2 April 2009, it was publicly revealed that "Ta Main" would be the third single from the album Toi + Moi.Grégoire explained that the song was improvised one day on piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
when the album was recording, and it seemed obvious to producer Franck Authié and himself to include the song in the track listing. As indicated at the end of the video, the song is dedicated to the two deceded brothers of the singer, named Nicolas and Ludovic. About the writing, Grégoire also said: "Ta Main" was also made to have a double meaning so that a couple can also be appropriated. (...) [People] were saying at first that I had certainly written for a girlfriend but that they took it for their grandfather who had just passed away, a friend died... (...) I had the idea that the song is fairly general and that everyone finds his story. I did not ultimately impose mine and people have themselves taken in the first sense. It's very moving. I learned that this song is much aired at funerals."
"Ta Main" deals with a particularly painful separation as it was not chosen and was provoked by the death. In the lyrics, the singer expresses the fact that we are forced to live without the loved one and accept it somehow, despite the lack which results of this situation.
A CD single promo was sent to stations radio on 20 April 2009. A music video was shoot in Brussel and features actress and model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
Inés Sastre
Inés Sastre
Inés Sastre is a Spanish model and actress.-Early life:Sastre's career started at the age of 12, when she was selected for a fast-food commercial with McDonald's. Her first movie appearance occurred in 1988 in El Dorado by Carlos Saura. In 1989, she was awarded the look of the year by the Elite...
who appears lip-synching the song.
As sign of popularity, the song was included on the notable compilation NRJ Music Awards 2010
NRJ Music Awards 2010
NRJ Music Awards 2010 is a 2009 compilation album by NRJ.Every year the French music station publishes a compilation of the best songs of the year. This album contains 42 French and international songs who have enjoyed some success in France in 2009...
, and the music video is also available on the third CD of the collector version.
Reception
The single was successful in Belgium (Wallonia). It entered the Ultratip chart at number 30 on 2 May 2009, climbed every week and evantually peaked at number one in the ninth week. In France, the song was much aired on radios, peaking at number two for two consecutive weeks, and remained for 17 weeks in the top 40.In 2010, the song was covered by Les Enfoirés
Les Enfoirés
Les Enfoirés , is the name given to the singers and performers in the yearly charity concert for the Restaurants du Cœur .-History:...
for their album 2010: Les Enfoirés... la crise de nerfs!. This version was produced by Guy Delacroix and was released as single on 19 April 2010. The verses are sung by Mimie Mathy
Mimie Mathy
Mimie Mathy is a French actress and comedienne who is best known for her starring role in the long-running Josephine, Guardian Angel television series. Mathy has achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, and is tall.-Biography:...
, Renan Luce
Renan Luce
Renan Luce is a French singer and songwriter. His songs are inspired by the 20th century singer and songwriter Georges Brassens and depict everyday life with a dose of humour and poetry.- Biography and musical career :...
, Zazie
Zazie
Zazie is a French singer and songwriter. Zazie co-produces all her albums.-Early life:...
, Maurane
Maurane
Maurane, real name Claudine Luypaerts, is a Belgian singer. She lives currently in Schaerbeek.Maurane was born at Ixelles. Her father was director in the Académie de Musique de Verviers, and when she was a teenager she took part in several musical contests...
and MC Solaar
MC Solaar
MC Solaar is a francophone hip hop and rap artist. He is one of the most internationally popular and influential French rappers....
, and the refrain are performed by all the singers. The single peaked at number 37 on the Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart.
Track listings
- CD single - Promo / Digital download
- CD single - Promo 1
- Digital download 1
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Ultratip Chart | 1 |
| French Airplay Chart | 2 |
| French Digital Chart | 12 |
| Chart (2010)1 | Peak position |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 37 |
1 Version by Les Enfoirés